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Microsoft MTA: Networking Fundamentals
View All CoursesIf you're at all interested in computing technologies, you probably find yourself asking what is a network or what exactly is a protocol? Beginners in the computer world looking to actually start working with computer networks should be building up a technical background with computer networking standards. This course is designed for those who have little to no experience in networking, but want to learn solid skills to build upon.
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- Introduction
- Who is Your Instructor?
- What Will We Be Doing?
- How to Use This Course
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- Introduction
- What is a Network?
- Different Types of Networks
- How Do We Make Connections?
- What is a Protocol?
- Introduction to IP Addressing
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- Twisted Pair
- Coaxial
- Fiber Optic
- Working in the Plenum
- Common Connectors
- Wiring Standards
- LAN Technology Types – Ethernet
- LAN Technology Types – Standard Ethernet
- LAN Technology Types – Fast Ethernet
- LAN Technology Types – Gigabit Ethernet
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- What is a Topology?
- Bus – Network Topology
- Star – Network Topology
- Ring – Network Topology
- Mesh – Network Topology
- Hybrid – Network Topology
- WAN Technologies
- VPNs
- VLANs
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- Definition of a Protocol
- Example: USPS Protocol
- Example: FedEx Protocol
- Standards of Communication
- What is the OSI Model?
- OSI Model – Diagram
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- Introduction
- The TCP/IP Protocol Suite
- The TCP/IP (DARPA) Model
- Transport Layer Protocols – TCP
- Three-way Handshake
- Transport Layer Protocols – UDP
- Internet Layer Protocols
- Types of Communication
- Access Methods – CSMA/CD
- Access Methods – CSMA/CA
- Access Methods – Token Passing
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- Working with IP Addresses
- Simple Network
- Planning an IP Addressing Scheme
- Rules of IP Addressing
- What is Classful IP Addressing?
- Private vs. Public IP Addressing
- What is Nat?
- How Computers Get IP Addresses
- Converting Binary to Decimal
- Binary IP Addresses
- Internetworking
- What is a Default Gateway?
- What is a Subnetting?
- Classful vs. Classless Interdomanin Routing (CIDR)
- Why Won't My Network Work?
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- IPCONFIG/ARP/ROUTE
- PING/TRACERT/PATHPING
- NETSTAT/NBTSTAT/NSLOOKUP
- TELNET/FTP/NETSH
- Lab – Command Line Tools
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- Host and NetBIOS Names
- Resolving Names to IP Addresses
- Lab – Name Resolution
- Name Resolution Process
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- Basics of DHCP
- DORA
- Lab – Configuring Client
- Using DHCP in a Routed Network
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- Understanding Routing Tables
- Static vs. Dynamic Routing
- Routing Demonstration
- Routing Protocols
- What is Convergence?
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- Overview of Remote Desktop Services (RDS)
- RDS Role Services
- Changes in Windows Server 2008 R2
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- Benefits of Wireless Networking
- Components of a Wireless Access Point
- Access Point Placement
- Wireless Networking Standards
- Securing a Wireless Network
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- Firewalls
- Other Security Devices
- Network Access Security
- User Authentication
- Device Security
- Common Security Threats
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- Disadvantages of IPv4
- IPv6 Solutions
- Types of IPv6 Addresses
- IPv4/IPv6 Compatibility
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- Exam Overview
- Study Recommendations
- Exam Preparation
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- What We Learned
- Follow Up
- What's Next for Certification?
- Thank You!
Instructor
Ed Liberman
Ed Liberman has worked in technology for over 20 years. He has been certified and instructing IT since 1998. He has helped thousands of people to get started or advance their careers in the IT industry.
When he is not in the classroom, he is out helping corporations with their network infrastructure as an independent consultant. Ed will get you ready to pass your exams while you develop the skills needed to succeed in the "real world".
His teaching style encourages you to have fun while you learn. Ed also volunteers his time in his local community as a math tutor for struggling grade school children.
