Microsoft MTA: Networking Fundamentals Training

Are you or someone you know looking to start a career in Microsoft networking? This course helps beginners build a foundation in networking concepts like the OSI model, IP addressing, internet protocols, and much more. Choose a Microsoft Technology Associate certification path and waste no time breaking into the IT field.

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If 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.

Turn a casual interest into a fun career in technology--one that's always changing. With a handle on the basics you can start to break into the IT industry as a Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA), putting your knowledge of wireless networking, routers & switches and other networking fundamentals to work.

Course Highlights:

OSI Model
IP Addressing
Types of Protocols
The Routing Process
Network Security
Subnetting
Network Topologies
DHCP, and more!

This networking curriculum fully prepares students for Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Exam 98-366, the first step in Microsoft's networking certification path. Once the MTA has been earned, new opportunities open up in Windows 7 Administration, Windows Server and Exchange Server. The possibilities are endless, but you need to start with the fundamentals.

With IT constantly growing more vital to all sectors of business, getting started is the first step towards a career in Microsoft networking technologies.

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Microsoft MTA: Networking Fundamentals Training - Course Outline

Lesson 1 - Getting Started with Networking Fundamentals

In this lesson, we’ll look at what we’ll cover in the course, you’ll meet your instructor, and we’ll discuss the Networking Fundamentals.

Who is Your Instructor?
What Will We Be Doing?
How to Use This Course

Lesson 2 - Basic Networking Fundamentals

In this lesson you will learn about the foundations of networking and discover the fundamentals of networking that will guide you throughout the rest of this course and ultimately your networking career.

What is a Network?
Different Types of Networks
How Do We Make Connections
What is a Protocol?
Introduction to IP Addressing

Lesson 3 - Wired Network Media

In this lesson you will learn about the different types of wired media available to connect computers to other computers over a network.

Twisted Pair
Coaxial
Fiber Optic
Working in the Plenum
Common Connectors
Wiring Standards
LAN Technology Types – Ethernet, Standard Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet

Lesson 4 - Network Topologies

In this lesson you will learn about the various ways to setup your physical network, do an in-depth overview of Wide Area Network technologies, and learn how to logically change your physical network using Virtual Private Networks and Virtual Local Area Networks.

What is a Topology?
Physical Network Topologies: Bus, Star, Ring, Mesh and Hybrid
WAN Technologies
VPNs
VLANs

Lesson 5 - OSI Model

The information in this lesson will help you truly understand what is going on in a network and what’s going on at each layer. Plus, discover exactly how networks are utilized at the most basic level by sending data from one point and receiving it at another point.

Definition of a Protocol
Example: USPS Protocol
Example: FedEx Protocol
Standards of Communication
What is the OSI Model?
OSI Model – Diagram

Lesson 6 - TCP/IP Communication

In this lesson we will examine the intricacies of the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and the Internet Protocol (IP), also known as TCP/IP. Plus, you will discover the architecture of the TCP/IP Protocol Suite and how this relates to networking.

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

Lesson 7 - IP Addressing

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
Working with Binary Numbers
Converting Binary to Decimal
Binary IP Addresses
Internetworking
What is a Default Gateway?
What is a Subnetting?
Classful vs. Classless Interdomain Routing (CIDR)
Why Won't My Network Work?

Lesson 8 - TCP/IP Command Line Tools

In this lesson we will work with several of the various networking command line tools and you will discover when each of the command line tools should be used.

IPCONFIG/ARP/ROUTE
PING/TRACERT/PATHPING
NETSTAT/NBTSTAT/NSLOOKUP
TELNET/FTP/NETSH
Lab – Command Line Tools

Lesson 9 - Name Resolution

This lesson gives a complete understanding of how to convert names that are easily recognizable to humans into IP addresses.

Host and NetBIOS Names
Resolving Names to IP Addresses
Lab – Name Resolution
Name Resolution Process

Lesson 10 - DHCP

In this lesson you will learn how to simplify the process of assigning IP addresses to the computers on your network.

Basics of DHCP
DORA
Lab – Configuring Client
Using DHCP in a Routed Network

Lesson 11 - Routing

In this lesson we will deconstruct routing by examining the different types of routing and breaking down the various routing protocols.

Understanding Routing Tables
Static vs. Dynamic Routing
Routing Demonstration
Routing Protocol
What is Convergence?

Lesson 12 - Remote Desktop Services (RDS)

In this lesson we will go over the concept of using Remote Desktop Services to provide remote sessions to your end-users. We will look at all of the different role services included with RDS and discuss the changes with Windows Server 2008 R2.

Overview of Remote Desktop Services (RDS)
RDS Role Services
Changes in Windows Server 2008 R2

Lesson 13 - Wireless Networking

In this lesson you will learn about wireless media and how it is used to connect computers to other computers over a network. Plus, learn about the details of how to setup a Wireless Access Point (WAP) and how to secure it.

Benefits of Wireless Networking
Components of a Wireless Access Point
Access Point Placement
Wireless Networking Standards
Securing a Wireless Network

Lesson 14 - Network Security

In this lesson you will learn about several different tools you can use and practices you can follow that will allow you to properly secure your network. Plus, I will teach you how to recognize common security threats and what can be done to protect your network against these threats.

Firewalls
Other Security Devices
Network Access Security
User Authentication
Device Security
Common Security Threats

Lesson 15 - IPv6 Fundamentals

In this lesson we will go through a high level overview of the fundamentals of IPv6. We will discuss the reasons why IPv6 was developed, look at how an IPv6 address is formatted, explain the different types of addresses, and look at how IPv6 can work in an IPv4 environment.

Disadvantages of IPv4
IPv6 Solutions
Types of IPv6 Addresses
IPv4/IPv6 Compatibility

Lesson 16 - Preparing for Your Networking Fundamentals (98-366) Certification Exam

In this lesson, we’ll get a better understanding of the exam objectives and the components of the Networking Fundamentals Certification as well as some tips for preparing for the exam.

Exam Overview
Study Recommendations
Exam Preparation

Lesson 17 - Next Steps

For this lesson we’ll discuss some directions you may want to take now that you’ve finished the course, including advances areas of study, additional resources you may want to consider, and what you’re now ready to start doing having completed this course.

What We Learned
Follow Up
What’s Next for Certification

Certified Instruction

Ed Liberman (MCP, MCSA, MCSE, MCDST, MCT, MCTS, MCITP, A+, Network+, Server+, CWNA, CWTS, CWNT)

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.

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