Computer Network Technician

Program Objective

Prepare the student to become a Network Technician. To be able to install, configure and troubleshoot computer networks. CompTIA Network+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification that proves a technician’s competency in managing, maintaining, troubleshooting, installing, and configuring basic network infrastructure. After completion of the course the student will be able to take the CompTIA Network + certification exam.

Program Description

 Computer Network Technician.

The Net001 class will certify that the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to implement a defined network architecture with basic network security. Furthermore, a successful candidate will be able to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network devices using appropriate network tools and understand the features and purpose of network technologies. Candidates will be able to make basic solution recommendations, analyze network traffic, and be familiar with common protocols and media types.

1- Networking Concepts

1. 1. Explain the purposes and uses of ports and protocols
   2. Explain devices, applications, protocols and services at their appropriate OSI layers.
   3. Explain the concepts and characteristics of routing and switching
   4. Given a scenario, configure the appropriate IP addressing components.
   5. Compare and contrast the characteristics of network topologies, types and technologies.
   6. Given a scenario, implement the appropriate wireless technologies and configurations.
   7. Summarize cloud concepts and their purposes
   8. Explain the functions of network services.

2- Infrastructure

1. 1. Given a scenario, deploy the appropriate cabling solution.
   2. Given a scenario, determine the appropriate placement of networking devices on a network and install/configure them.
   3. Explain the purposes and use cases for advanced networking devices
   4. Explain the purposes of virtualization and network storage technologies.
   5. Compare and contrast WAN technologies.

2- Network Operations

1. 1. Given a scenario, use appropriate documentation and diagrams to manage the network.
   2. Compare and contrast business continuity and disaster recovery concepts.
   3. Explain common scanning, monitoring and patching processes and summarize their expected outputs.
   4. Given a scenario, use remote access methods
   5. Identify policies and best practices.

3- Network Security

1. 1. Summarize the purposes of physical security devices
   2. Explain authentication and access controls
   3. Given a scenario, secure a basic wireless network.
   4. Summarize common networking attacks
   5. Given a scenario, implement network device hardening.
   6. Explain common mitigation techniques and their purposes.

4- Network Troubleshooting and Tools

1. 1. Explain the network troubleshooting methodology
   2. Given a scenario, use the appropriate tool.
   3. Given a scenario, troubleshoot common wired connectivity and performance issues.
   4. Given a scenario, troubleshoot common wireless connectivity and performance issues.
   5. Given a scenario, troubleshoot common network service issues