EDUCATION 445:
Introduction to Networking & Hardware Infrastructure
SYLLABUS
Session 1 - Networking-Part I - 3 hrs.
Wiring and topologies
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Ethernet
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10 base 2
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10 base T
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fiber
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wireless
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category 5
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100 MB/100VG
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gigabit ethernet
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ATM
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Base band
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Token ring
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4 MB
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16 MB
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Apple Talk
Activity: Hands-on exploration of physical components
Session 2 - Networking-Part II - 3 hours
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Hubs
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Switches
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Wiring closets
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Routers
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Bridges
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Patch cables
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Network interface controller cards (NIC's)
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ISA
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EISA
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Micro-channel
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PCI
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10/100 MB
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integrated
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combination (combo) cards
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star/bus designs
Activity: Hands-on exploration of physical components
Session 3 - Networking-Part III - 3 hrs.
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Cross platform issues
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Windows
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3.0/3.1/3.11
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95
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98
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NT Workstation
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NT Server
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NOVELL
Activity: Lecture with handouts, visual presentations,
demonstrations
Session 4 - Networking-Part IV - 4 hrs.
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Servers
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Capabilities
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Backup
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Mirroring
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Disk striping/raid 5
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Multiple processors
Activity: Lecture with handouts, visual presentations,
demonstrations
Session 5 - Networking-Part V - 4 hrs.
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Servers
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Drive mappings
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Remote access
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Security
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Long range planning
Activity: Lecture with handouts, visual presentations,
demonstrations
Session 6 - Networking sofware-Part I - 4 hrs.
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Novell/Windows NT server
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Disk management
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Partitioning
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Formatting
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Fat
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NTFS
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Defragmentation
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Anti virus protection
Activity: Lecture with handouts, visual presentations,
demonstrations
Session 7 - Networking software-Part II - 3 hrs.
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User management
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Security
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Rights
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Sharing
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Masks
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Mapping
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Folders
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Backup strategies
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Printer installation, configuration, and management
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Software installation and configuration
Activity: Lecture with handouts, visual presentations,
demonstrations
Session 8 - Networking software-Part III - 4 hrs.
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Client configuration
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Config system
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Autoexec bat
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Net.CFG
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Drivers
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Frames
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Protocols
Activity: Examination of client software and configurations
on various
machines
Session 9 - Troubleshooting-Part I - 4 hrs.
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Basic procedures
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Check list
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Hardware
Activity: Hands-on lab session with RESA
technicians
Session 10 - Troubleshooting-Part II - 4 hrs.
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Peripherals
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Scanners
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Digital cameras
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Audio cards
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Video cards
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CD-ROMs
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Software
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How and when to contact technical support
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Who to call
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Basic information to have before calling
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Diagnostic software
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Diagnostic hardware
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How to know you're in above your head
Activity: Hands-on lab session with RESA technicians
Session 11 - Troubleshooting-Part III - 4 hrs.
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Network
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Printers
Activity: Lecture with handouts, visual presentations,
demonstrations
Session 12 - Site network documentation - 3 hrs.
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Server specifications
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Network operating system
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Workstation inventory
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NIC's used
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Printer configurations
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Floor plan
Activity: Preparation of documentation material
Session 13 - Network design/evaluation - 2 hrs.
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Present site-based network plans
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Adding components to the network
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Evaluation
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