Module 1: Fundamentals
1.1 Networking Concepts
1.2 Classifying Networks
Lab: Networking Topologies and Characteristics
1.3 Network Models
Lab: Introduction to the OSI Model
1.4 The Troubleshooting Process
Lab: Network Troubleshooting Techniques
Lab: Troubleshooting Common Networking Issues
Quiz 1
Module 2: LAN Technologies
2.1 Connection Technologies
2.2 Network Devices
Lab: Defining Networking Devices
Lab: Routing Concepts and Protocols
Quiz 2
Module 3: Physical Connections
3.1 Copper Media
Lab: Physical Networking Tools
Lab: Cable and Connector Types
3.2 Optical Media
Lab: Cable Management Solutions
3.3 Ethernet Standards
Lab: Troubleshooting Cable Connectivity
Quiz 3
Module 4: IP Addressing
4.1 IP Addresses
Lab: Internet Protocol Addressing Solutions
4.2 IP Address Resolution and Assignment
Lab: DHCP Server Installation and Configuration
Lab: Configuring and Maintaining DNS Servers
Quiz 4
Module 5: TCP/IP Protocols
5.1 Core Protocols
Lab: Network Services and Protocols
5.2 Network Ports and Applications
Lab: Network Command Line Tools
Lab: NTP Server Management
Quiz 5
Module 6: Internetworking
6.1 Switching
Lab: Configuring Switching Features
6.2 Routing
6.3 Data-Center Architecture
Quiz 6
Module 7: Wireless LANs
7.1 Wireless Networks
7.2 Wireless LAN Standards
Lab: Wireless Configuration Techniques and Standards
Lab: Troubleshooting and Security Wireless Networks
Quiz 7
Module 8: Wide Area Networks
8.1 Internet Connections
8.2 WAN Infrastructure
Quiz 8
Module 9: Cybersecurity Principles
9.1 Goals and Threats
9.2 Digital Security
9.3 Transport Encryption
Quiz 9
Module 10: Defending Networks
10.1 Network Security Components
Lab: Network Security Concepts Fundamentals
Lab: Remote Access and Management
10.2 Physical Security
Lab: Physical Network Security Concepts
10.3 Network Authentication Systems
10.4 Hardening Networks
Lab: Networking Hardening Techniques and Best Practices
Quiz 10
Module 11: Evolving Network Technologies
11.1 Network Convergence
Lab: General Network Attacks
11.2 Virtual and Cloud Systems
Lab: Virtual Network Concepts
Lab: Cloud Concepts
Quiz 11
Module 12: Network Operations
12.1 Monitoring and Optimization
Lab: Networking Device Monitoring
12.2 Fault Tolerance and Disaster Recovery
Lab: Load Balancing and NIC Teaming
Lab: High Availability and disaster Recovery Concepts
12.3 Incident Response
Quiz 12
Module 13: Network Planning
13.1 Network Policy Design
Lab: Organizational Documentation and Procedures
Lab: Organizational Networking Diagrams and Agreements
13.2 Network Installation
Lab: Network Architecture
13.3 Maintenance and Upgrades
Lab: Network Analysis Software
Quiz 13