Course Specifications
Course number: 085977
Software: Microsoft® Windows® XP
Course length: 1.0 day(s)
Course Description
You are familiar with the fundamental concepts of data
communication. To have a better understanding of data communication, it is
necessary to know about the protocols involved in the transfer of data in
a communication network and the security aspects. In this course, you will
examine data communication networks and their applications.
Course Objective: You will examine data communication networks.
Target Student: This course is for beginners, IT managers, or other professionals
who would like to have a deeper understanding of data communication networks.
Specifically, it is intended for individuals who are preparing for entry-level
careers in the telecommunications field, but do not have an academic background
in telecommunications studies or technical work experience in the field. They
may, however, have some basic knowledge on telecommunications. The information
presented in this course will enable those individuals to pursue further specialized
training in specific technology areas, with the eventual goal of qualifying
for work as a telecommunications technical professional.
Prerequisites: Students preparing to take this course should have gone
through the following Element K courses or their equivalent: Introduction to Telecommunication and Fundamentals of Data Communication: Level
1.
Delivery Method: Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.
Hardware Requirements
You will need a computer for the instructor. Computers
are not mandatory for students, but will be helpful for them to browse through
the Internet while discussing specific points. The following system requirements
are the minimum suggested for this course:
- Intel® Pentium® IV processor
- 256 MB RAM
- 4 GB hard disk space
- CD-ROM or DVD drive
- VGA or higher video
- Keyboard and mouse
- Display system to project the instructor’s computer
screen
- Internet access
Platform Requirements
Software Requirements
- This course does not require any specific software to be used
in a classroom setup.
Performance-Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- describe the various network protocols used to connect
networks.
- examine the concepts behind wide area protocols.
- describe the different types of network operating systems.
- describe the converged networks used in data communication.
- explain the need for security over the network and explore
the various ways it is done.
- describe the basic concepts related to SANs and storage
virtualization.
Course Content
- Lesson 1: Network
Protocols
- Topic 1A: Ethernet
- Topic 1B: Internet Protocol (IP)
- Topic 1C: Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
- Topic 1D: User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
- Topic 1E: Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)
- Topic 1F: Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP)
- Topic 1G: Transfer Protocols
- Lesson 2: Wide
Area Protocols and Technologies
- Topic 2A: X.25 Protocol
- Topic 2B: Frame Relay Protocol
- Topic 2C: Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
- Topic 2D: Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
- Topic 2E: Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
- Topic 2F: Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
- Topic 2G: Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
- Topic 2H: Digital Network Hierarchies
- Lesson 3: Network Operating Systems
- Topic 3A: Introduction to the Network Architecture
- Topic 3B: Application Layer Services
- Topic 3C: Microsoft
Network Operating Systems
- Topic 3D: UNIX and Linux Operating Systems
- Lesson 4: Converged Networks
- Topic 4A: Speech Coding
- Topic 4B: Voice
over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
- Topic 4C: IP Television (IPTV)
- Lesson 5: Network Security
- Topic 5A: Network Attacks
- Topic 5B: Basic
Defense Against Network Attacks
- Topic 5C: Firewalls
- Topic 5D: Intrusion-Prevention / Detection Systems
- Topic 5E: Data Integrity and Confidentiality
- Topic 5F: Security Protocols
- Topic 5G: Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
- Lesson 6: Storage
Area Networks and Storage Virtualization
- Topic 6A: Network Storage and Storage Area Networks
- Topic 6B: Server Consolidation and Storage Virtualization