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Describe computer hardware basics, binary and hexadecimal number systems, basic networking terminology, and internetworking concepts |
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Identify the major components of a network system, including clients and servers, network interface cards (NICs), internetworking devices, media, and topologies |
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Describe the functions, operations, and primary components of: |
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Local Area Networks (LANs) |
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Wide Area Networks (WANs) |
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Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) |
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Storage Area Networks (SANs) |
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Content Networks (CNs) |
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Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) |
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Describe the major network access methods and outline the key features of each |
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Describe the functions and operations of switching technologies |
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Explain the format and significance of each of the following components to a network system: |
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IP addressing |
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Classes |
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Reserved address space |
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Subnetting |
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Calculate valid subnetwork addresses and mask values so that user/network requirements are met when given an IP address scheme |
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Explain the purposes of networking addresses, routing protocols, and routed protocols |
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Describe the functions, operations, and primary components of WAN technologies |
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Describe the function, operation, and primary components required to provide remote access services |
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Use available configuration tools to establish connectivity to the appropriate network device in order to complete the initial device configuration |
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Build a functional configuration to support the specified network operational requirements |
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Use the appropriate show commands to display network operational parameters to detect anomalies |
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Use the appropriate debug commands to monitor network operational parameters to detect anomalies |
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Explain how bridging and switching operates |
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Explain the purpose and operations of the Spanning Tree Protocol |
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Build a functional router configuration to support the specified network operational requirements |
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Describe the features and operation of static routing |