Ascend’s Networking course covers both wired and wireless networks. Individuals taking the course will come away with a strong grasp of networking principles and the ability to pass the Network+ certification exam with a high degree of confidence. The skills learned in this course will set students up for more advanced concepts if you’re looking to further your IT education. Before taking this course, individuals should have the knowledge and skills to troubleshoot, configure, and manage company networks. This certification is an approved DoD 8570 baseline certification, and professionals with this certification can enter the IT workforce as a network field technician or a junior network administrator. Course Outline Module 1: Fundamentals 1.1 Networking Concepts 1.2 Classifying Networks Lab: Networking Topologies and Characteristics 1.3 Network Models Lab: Introduction to the OSI Model 1.4 The Troubleshooting Process Lab: Network Troubleshooting Techniques Lab: Troubleshooting Common Networking Issues Quiz 1 Module 2: LAN Technologies 2.1 Connection Technologies 2.2 Network Devices Lab: Defining Networking Devices Lab: Routing Concepts and Protocols Quiz 2 Module 3: Physical Connections 3.1 Copper Media Lab: Physical Networking Tools Lab: Cable and Connector Types 3.2 Optical Media Lab: Cable Management Solutions 3.3 Ethernet Standards Lab: Troubleshooting Cable Connectivity Quiz 3 Module 4: IP Addressing 4.1 IP Addresses Lab: Internet Protocol Addressing Solutions 4.2 IP Address Resolution and Assignment Lab: DHCP Server Installation and Configuration Lab: Configuring and Maintaining DNS Servers Quiz 4 Module 5: TCP/IP Protocols 5.1 Core Protocols Lab: Network Services and Protocols 5.2 Network Ports and Applications Lab: Network Command Line Tools Lab: NTP Server Management Quiz 5 Module 6: Internetworking 6.1 Switching Lab: Configuring Switching Features 6.2 Routing 6.3 Data-Center Architecture Quiz 6 Module 7: Wireless LANs 7.1 Wireless Networks 7.2 Wireless LAN Standards Lab: Wireless Configuration Techniques and Standards Lab: Troubleshooting and Security Wireless Networks Quiz 7 Module 8: Wide Area Networks 8.1 Internet Connections 8.2 WAN Infrastructure Quiz 8 Module 9: Cybersecurity Principles 9.1 Goals and Threats 9.2 Digital Security 9.3 Transport Encryption Quiz 9 Module 10: Defending Networks 10.1 Network Security Components Lab: Network Security Concepts Fundamentals Lab: Remote Access and Management 10.2 Physical Security Lab: Physical Network Security Concepts 10.3 Network Authentication Systems 10.4 Hardening Networks Lab: Networking Hardening Techniques and Best Practices Quiz 10 Module 11: Evolving Network Technologies 11.1 Network Convergence Lab: General Network Attacks 11.2 Virtual and Cloud Systems Lab: Virtual Network Concepts Lab: Cloud Concepts Quiz 11 Module 12: Network Operations 12.1 Monitoring and Optimization Lab: Networking Device Monitoring 12.2 Fault Tolerance and Disaster Recovery Lab: Load Balancing and NIC Teaming Lab: High Availability and disaster Recovery Concepts 12.3 Incident Response Quiz 12 Module 13: Network Planning 13.1 Network Policy Design Lab: Organizational Documentation and Procedures Lab: Organizational Networking Diagrams and Agreements 13.2 Network Installation Lab: Network Architecture 13.3 Maintenance and Upgrades Lab: Network Analysis Software Quiz 13 Course Summary Videos: 53 Labs: 33 Text Lessons: 35 Quizzes: 13 Total Time: Approx. 60 hours, 20 minutes
