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NC State University - Computer Training Unit

5 Certifications: A+/Net+/Security+/MCP/CCNA

Description: This course covers the fundamentals of operating system, hardware, and networking. The course prepares the students towards taking the following exams:

  1. CompTIA



    • A+ Essentials
    • A+ 220-603 (Remote Technician)
    • Network+
    • Security+



  2. Microsoft



    • Windows XP Professional (Exam 70-270)



  3. Cisco



    • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

The technique used for delivering this program involves lecture / hands-on approach.

Suggested Prerequisites:  Basic knowledge of operating systems as in Windows or Linux. Should be comfortable working with Office applications. Should have basic understanding of computer system.

Also available 3 Certifications: A+/Net+/Security+

Attend and You Will Learn
Lesson 1:
A+ Essentials
Personal Computer Components

Laptops and Portable Devices

Operating Systems

Printers and Scanners

Networks

Security

Safety and Environmental Issues

Communication and Professionalism
Lesson 2:
A+ 220-603
Personal Computer Components

Operating Systems

Printers and Scanners

Networks

Security

Communication and Professionalism
Lesson 3:
NETWORK+
Network Fundamentals

The OSI Model

TCP/IP Fundamentals

TCP/IP Utilities

Major Network Operating Systems

Network Installation

and Upgrades

WAN and Remote Access Technologies

Network Access and Security

Fault Tolerance and Disaster

Recovery

Network Troubleshooting
Lesson 4:
SECURITY+
General Security Concepts

Communication Security

Infrastructure Security

Basics of Cryptography

Operational/Organizational Security
Lesson 5:
Windows XP Professional (Exam 70-270)
Getting Started with Windows XP Professional

Automating the Windows XP Installation

Upgrading to Windows XP Professional

Configuring the Windows XP Environment

Managing the Windows XP Professional Desktop

Managing Users and Groups

Managing Security

Managing Disks

Accessing Files and Folders

Managing Network Connections

Managing Printing

Dial-Up Networking and Internet Connectivity

Optimizing Windows XP

Performing System Recovery Functions
Lesson 6:
CCNA
Internetworking

Internet Protocols

IP Subnetting and Variable Length

Subnet Masks (VLSM)

Introduction to the Cisco IOS

IP Routing

Enhanced IGRP (EIGRP) and Open

Shortest Path First (OSPF)

Layer 2 Switching

Virtual LANs (VLANs)

Managing a Cisco Internetwork

Managing Traffic with Access Lists

Wide Area Networking Protocols

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