Network Fundamentals Training

Duration:

1-day course for new users.

Objectives:

The objective is to provide the new user to IT network fundamentals with a comprehensive overview that will be necessary for them to begin work with & and develop a network effectively. As the sessions are definitely hands on - it will be restricted to one user per computer system.

Course Topics:

Network Fundamentals:
Terminology: (LAN, CAN, WAN, IP, DHCP etc..) Explanation of Acronyms Explanation of today's "BUZZ WORDS".
Topology: (Star, Ring, BUS) Explanation of Each Available Network Structure Comparisons between Different Network Designs.
Network Design: Network Design Using Available Software Packages (VISIO).

Hardware:
Make a PC Network Capable
Desktop
PCI Network Card Installation
USB Card Installation
Laptop
PCMCIA Network Card Installation
Cat5 & Patch Panel Assembly
Ethernet (RJ45) Assembly
Ethernet Cable Fault Finding Techniques
RJ45 Socket Assembly (i.e. RJ45 Wall Socket Assembly)
Patch Panel Assembly (i.e. Punch Down)
Router / Switch / Hub Setup
Comparisons of Available Hardware
Correct Selection of Required Hardware
Installation & Setup of Hardware
Network Installation
Using Skills learned in previous to design & create a functioning Network.
Installation of Required Hardware
Creation of Required Structured Cable
Connect Computers to the Network
Wi-Fi Setup
Comparisons of Available Hardware
Correct Selection of Required Hardware
Installation & Setup of Hardware
Securing the Wireless Network
Software:
Basic Active Directory
Add a User
Setup of Permissions
Basic Log-On Scripts (i.e. Shared Drive Connections, Time & Date Synchronisation)
Join a Domain / Workgroup
Connect a PC to a Workgroup
Connect a PC to a Domain
File & Printer Sharing
Share Printer Resources to all network Clients
Creation of Network Drives
Setup of Security/Permission Controls for Network Resources (i.e. Shared Folders, Printers etc...)
Network Security (Wired & Wireless)
Overview of Good Network Practices
Comparisons of Available Software / Hardware solutions
Anti-Virus Control
Comparisons of Available Anti-Virus Programmes
Comparisons of Available Spyware Programmes
Anti-Virus / Spyware Repair & Recovery

Venues and Delivery:

We offer this course on a regular basis at our training venue in at the Travelodge Conference Room, Aukenkilns, Cumbernauld, as well as offering in-house or bespoke training for HR departments or companies. .

Please visit our schedule page to find out when when our Networking Fundamentals training is running. If not on the schedule please phone and we will note your interest and advise of likely date etc.

For corporate or business IT Training or for more info how Insight provide some of Scotland's and Europe's leading companies with in house IT training, please contact us.

Booking:

To book this course, please complete our online form or contact us on 01236 733898 or
email: bookings@uk-insight.org.uk
Network Fundamentals Training