Total Time: 3 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course provides an overview of network terminology and operating systems.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Explain common networking terms
Distinguish network cabling types
Describe networking devices and their uses
Perform basic administrative tasks in Windows NT/2000, Unix, NetWare, and OS/2
Differentiate the major network

Topics: 
Understanding domains
Network types and connections
Increasing network performance
Bridge, router, brouter, and gateway performance
Patching and connecting the network
Network operating systems and services
Network sharing and security
Windows NT/2000
UNIX
NetWare and OS/2

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.