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ELT 3090 - Networking


Clock Hours: 210

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
In this course the TestOut Network Pro certification measures an examinee’s ability to perform tasks commonly performed by IT network professionals, including systems administrators, network administrators, network engineers and related careers. The core responsibilities of these job roles typically revolve around the management of hardware and software networking components and include IP configuration, setting up wireless and wired networks, managing networks, basic network security, software updates, hardware upgrades and network protocols. IT network professionals must also master fundamental computer support and maintenance which are covered in TestOut’s PC Pro certification exam.

Student Learning Outcomes:
The student will learn:

  1. Network Device Configuration
    1. Given a scenario, configure IP addressing, DNS, and DHCP for a network host.
    2. Given a scenario, perform basic switch configuration tasks.
    3. Given a scenario, perform basic router configuration tasks.
    4. Given a scenario, establish a wireless network connection for a device on the network.
    5. Given a scenario, configure a VoIP endpoint.
  2. Network Management
    1. Given a scenario, configure DHCP services for a network subnet.
    2. Given a scenario, configure DNS for the network.
    3. Given a scenario, configure Remote Desktop to allow remote access to systems.
    4. Given a scenario, use network tools to discover network devices and resources.
    5. Given a scenario, perform data and server backup and recovery tasks.
    6. Given a scenario, configure virtual networking.
  3. Network Security
    1. Given a scenario, configure a host firewall to provide local security.
    2. Given a scenario, secure an enterprise wireless network.
    3. Given a scenario, configure security for a switch.
    4. Given a scenario, configure systems and remote devices to create and use a VPN connection.
    5. Given a scenario, perform administrative tasks on a network security appliance.
    6. Given a scenario, respond to social engineering exploits.
  4. Network Troubleshooting
    1. Given a scenario, troubleshoot issues with networking media or devices to establish network communication.
    2. Given a scenario, troubleshoot IP configuration issues to establish network communication.
    3. Given a scenario, troubleshoot wired or wireless network connectivity to establish network communication.