A+ and Network+ Boot Camp

A+ and Network+ Boot Camp Course Description

Training Packages & Career Tracks that include the A+ and Network+ Boot Camp Course

• A+ and Network+ Certification - Boot Camp
• Career Track: Database Administrator
• Career Track: Help Desk Technician
• Career Track: Network Engineer (Multi-Platform and Security)

A+ and Network+ Boot Camp Course Objectives

• You will install, upgrade, repair, configure, optimize, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance on basic personal computer hardware and operating systems.
• Identify the components of standard desktop personal computers.
• Identify fundamental components and functions of personal computer operating systems.
• Identify best practices followed by professional personal computer technicians.
• Install and configure computer components.
• Install and configure system components.
• Maintain and troubleshoot peripheral components.
• Troubleshoot system components.
• Install and configure operating systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot installations of Microsoft Windows.
• Identify network technologies.
• Install and manage network connections.
• Support laptops and portable computing devices.
• Support printers and scanners.
• Identify personal computer security concepts.
• Support personal computer security.
• Describe the purpose of networking protocols and networking in general
• Identify features of various network operating systems and the clients used to access them.
• Describe the OSI networking model and its relationship to networking components.
• Describe the network components relating to the Physical layer of the OSI model.
• Describe the function of the Data Link layer of the OSI model.
• Explain how data is transmitted over a network.
• Describe the function of the Network layer of the OSI model.
• Describe the function of the Transport layer of the OSI model.
• Describe the function of the Session layer of the OSI model.
• Explain the fundamental concepts of the TCP/IP protocol suite.
• Explain the use of TCP/IP addresses and subnets.
• Access and use a TCP/IP network.
• Describe the requirements for remote network access.
• Explain the need for and ways to implement network security and fault tolerance.
• Describe the types of information that need to be gathered prior to installing or updating a network operating system.
• Explain ways to monitor and manage a network.
• Describe a systematic approach for troubleshooting network problems.

Required Prerequisites for the A+ and Network+ Boot Camp course

• Computing Fundamentals

The A+ and Network+ Boot Camp Course prepare students for the following Exams

• 220-701 : CompTIA A+ Essentials
• 220-702 : CompTIA A+ Practical Application
• N10-005 : Network+ Certification

Recommended Next Steps after taking the A+ and Network+ Boot Camp Course

• 50331: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician Boot Camp
• 6292: Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client
• 6294: Planning and Managing Windows 7 Desktop Deployments and Environments
• ICND1: Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Part 1 Boot Camp
• ICND2: Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Part 2 Boot Camp

A+ and Network+ Boot Camp Course Outline

1. Personal Computer Components
   1. Personal Computer Components
   2. System Unit Components
   3. Storage Devices
   4. Personal Computer Connection Methods
2. Operating System Fundamentals
   1. Personal Computer Operating Systems
   2. Windows User Interface Components
   3. Windows File System Management
   4. Windows System Management Tools
3. PC Technician Professional Best Practices
   1. Tools of the Trade
   2. Electrical Safety
   3. Environmental Safety and Materials Handling
   4. Perform Preventative Maintenance
   5. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
   6. Professionalism and Communication
4. Installing and Configuring Peripheral Components
   1. Install and Configure Display Devices
   2. Install and Configure Input Devices
   3. Install and Configure Adapter Cards
   4. Install and Configure Multimedia Devices
5. Installing and Configuring System Components
   1. Install and Configure Storage Devices
   2. Install and Configure Power Supplies
   3. Install and Configure Memory
   4. Install and Configure CPUs
   5. Install and Configure System Boards
6. Maintaining and Troubleshooting Peripheral Components
   1. Troubleshoot Display Devices
   2. Maintain and Troubleshoot Input Devices
   3. Troubleshoot Adapter Cards
   4. Troubleshoot Multimedia Devices
7. Troubleshooting System Components
   1. Troubleshoot Storage Devices
   2. Troubleshoot Power Supplies
   3. Troubleshoot Memory
   4. Troubleshoot CPUs
   5. Troubleshoot System Boards
8. Installing and Configuring Operating Systems
   1. Install Microsoft Windows
   2. Upgrade Windows
   3. Add Devices to Windows
   4. Optimize Windows
9. Maintaining and Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows
   1. Operating System Utilities
   2. Maintain Windows
   3. Troubleshoot Windows
   4. Recover Microsoft Windows
10. Network Technologies
    1. Network Concepts
    2. Network Communications
    3. Network Connectivity
    4. Internet Technologies
11. Installing and Managing Network Connections
    1. Create Network Connections
    2. Install and Configure Web Browsers
    3. Maintain and Troubleshoot Network Connections
12. Supporting Laptops and Portable Computing Devices
    1. Laptop and Portable Computing Device Components
    2. Install and Configure Laptops and Portable Computing Devices
    3. Maintain and Troubleshoot Laptops and Portable Computing Devices
13. Supporting Printers and Scanners
    1. Printer and Scanner Technologies
    2. Printer and Scanner Components
    3. Printing and Scanning Processes
    4. Install and Configure Printers and Scanners
    5. Maintain and Troubleshoot Printers and Scanners
14. Personal Computer Security Concepts
    1. Security Fundamentals
    2. Security Protection Measures
    3. Data and Physical Security
    4. Wireless Security
    5. Social Engineering
15. Supporting Personal Computer Security
    1. Install and Configure Security Measures
    2. Maintain and Troubleshoot Security Measures
16. Basic Network Knowledge
    1. Network and Internetwork Concepts
    2. Network Topologies
    3. Networking Strategies
17. Servers and Clients
    1. Network Operating System Basics
    2. Network Clients
    3. Directory Services
18. Introduction to the OSI Model
    1. Introduction to the OSI Model
    2. Families of Protocols
19. The Physical Media
    1. Data-transmission Media
    2. Unbounded Media
    3. Signaling
    4. Signal Transmissions
20. The Data Link Layer
    1. Data Link Layer Considerations
    2. Media Access Control (MAC) and Logical Link Control (LLC)
    3. IEEE 802 Specifications
21. Data Transmission
    1. Introduction to Network Connection Devices
    2. Network Adapters
    3. Putting Data on the Cable
    4. Network Topologies
    5. Bridges
22. The Network Layer
    1. Addresses
    2. Internetwork Connection Devices
    3. Routers
23. The Transport Layer
    1. Transport Layer Addressing Issues
    2. The Transport Layer Segmenting Process
    3. Transport Layer Connection Services
24. The Session Layer
    1. Dialog Control Modes
    2. Managing the Session
25. TCP/IP Fundamentals
    1. What is TCP/IP?
    2. The TCP/IP Protocol Suite
26. IP Addressing, Subnetting and Supernetting
    1. IP Addressing
    2. Interior Gateway Protocols
    3. Introduction to Subnetting
    4. Supernetting
27. Accessing and Using a TCP/IP Network
    1. Configuring Clients for TCP/IP Networks
    2. TCP/IP Suite Utilities
    3. Using TCP/IP Suite Utilities to Check Network Connectivity
28. Remote Access Protocols
    1. Remote Access Protocols
    2. Examining Remote Connection Options
    3. Dial-up Networking
29. Network Security and Fault Tolerance
    1. Security Models
    2. Password Security
    3. Data Encryption
    4. Firewalls and Proxy Servers
    5. System Fault Tolerance
    6. Backing Up Data
30. Preparing for Network Installation
    1. Planning and Gathering Information
    2. Environmental Issues
    3. Networking Components and Connectors
    4. Compatibility Issues
31. Maintaining the Network
    1. Network Documentation
    2. Backup Strategies
    3. Virus Protection
    4. Patches and other Software Updates
32. Troubleshooting the Network
    1. Exploring Troubleshooting Models
    2. Identifying Troubleshooting Tools

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• Award winning, world-class Instructors

  Amanda G. - Phenom in the IT industry, earned her first Microsoft certification at age 15. - B.B.A in Management along with numerous Cisco, Microsoft, and CompTIA certifications. - Database designer and network administrator background. Bio: Amanda is a phenom in the IT industry. The daughter of NetCom Learning Instructor and Subject Matter Expert, Michael Govinda, Amanda was a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer at age 15 and began earning Cisco credentials at 17. She also holds a B.B.A in Management and worked as a database designer and network administrator in the IT department of a top New York City publishing firm. Amanda currently teaches CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+, as well as Cisco CCNA and CCNA Voice courses at NetCom Learning, garnering much acclaim from her students who enjoy a close-to-perfect pass rate on their certification exams. Amanda is a certified trainer for Cisco and CompTIA, and holds numerous technical certifications including Cisco Certified Network Associate-Security, CCSI, CCNP, CCVP, MCSE, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Net+, and CompTIA Security+.

  Carmille A. - Highly-skilled in graphics and web software including Adobe CS3, CS4 & CS5 Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, InDesign, Captivate, Acrobat and Quark; - Expert in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Licensed Application Instructor and Microsoft Certified Trainer since 2000. - Over 20 years of experience as Creative Director for multinational corporations such as McCann Erickson, Lintas, and Publicis. Bio: Carmille has been a Licensed Application Instructor and Microsoft Certified Trainer for years. She specializes in web development, business productivity and digital media applications such as SharePoint, Quark and the Adobe Creative Suite as well as numerous programming languages including XML, XHMTL, HTML and CSS. Carmille is passionate about educating and has a unique talent for making complex design and development principals seem "easy" to students from all levels of expertise. She currently teaches Adobe Graphic and Web Designer, Microsoft Office Specialist, SharePoint End User and the acclaimed Website Development Professional courses at NetCom Learning. Her 20+ years of experience as Creative Director for multinational corporations bring a special and innovative approach to her classes at NetCom Learning.

  Charles W. - Expert in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, Visio, and Access as well as Adobe Graphic and Web Designer (InDesign, Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Flash Catalyst) - Holds an A.A.S in Graphic Design as well as various Awards and Affiliations, including MCT, MCP, MCAS, and Office 2007 Master. - Senior Lead Trainer for over 10 years. Bio: Charles is a Technical Trainer & Instructional Designer for over 10 years. He is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and dedicates himself to Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, Visio, and Access. He is also an Adobe specialist and holds a degree in Graphic Design. Charles is well known for his high evaluation scores, achieving 8.75 out of 9 on a regular basis, teaching in one-on-one, instructor-led, and web-based environments; one of the reasons for his high evaluation is his expertise in increasing personnel performance by developing and implementing programs constructed from the job task analysis process. Charles currently teaches Adobe Graphic and Web Designer, and Microsoft Office Specialist courses at NetCom Learning.

  David M. - Networking expert with several Cisco certifications, including CCENT, CCNA, CCDA, CCSI, and CCVP. - Has taught over 90 courses at NetCom Learning. - Average rating of 8.75 out of 9 on student evaluation reports. Bio: David has been in the Networking field for the past eleven years and holds several Cisco certifications. He has been an instructor since 2005 and has taught over 90 courses at NetCom Learning. David is an extremely enthusiastic trainer with a raw passion towards teaching and delivering Cisco information and takes great pride in his career as an instructor, which has lead him to develop and deliver the class in his own unique way � very professional and knowledgeable, yet pleasant and enjoyable. His classes have a high passing rate for students taking certification exams, and averages 8.75 out of 9 on evaluation reports.

  Emilio G. - Vastly experienced working within multinational environments and capable of connecting to different audiences - In-depth expertise in the implementation, troubleshooting and documentation of networks and security systems, with strong "hands on" technical knowledge of CISSP, CEH and CHFI. - Master of Science in Electronics Engineering, and holder of several technical certifications. - Highly-skilled in diverse fields ranging from Security, Computer Forensics, Networking, Routing Protocols, Programming, Databases and Applications to name a few. Bio: With over 25 years of technical experience, Emilio brings a dynamic set of skills supported by a Masters Degree in Electronics Engineering and on-the-field experience working in multinational environments. He also holds more than 12 Cisco, CompTIA, and Microsoft certifications. Although he is well versed and thorough in multiple technological fields, his technical forte lies in the security domain, specifically CISSP, CEH and CHFI. Emilio�s skills have evolved over time, studying closely and constantly staying well informed of the growing cyber threats. These are just some of the few reasons why Emilio brings to his classes more than just what's in the books.

  Enayat M. - Bachelors Degree in Mathematics and holder of several Cisco, CompTIA and Microsoft certifications. - Experienced instructor working in the field since 1999 and Subject Matter Expert at NetCom Learning since 2006. - Worked as Technical Support at Solomon Smith Barney/Citibank. Bio: Enayat Meer has a Bachelors Degree in Mathematics and holds numerous certifications such as A+, Network+, Security+, CCNA, MCT, and MCTS to name a few. He is an experienced trainer, and has served as an A+, NT4.0, Window 2000 and Windows 2003 instructor in a variety of New York schools since 1999. Since that time, he has also provided technical support at Solomon Smith Barney/Citibank in its private banking and global assets management group. Enayat has trained over 800 students at NetCom Learning. He has been a Subject Matter Expert at NetCom Learning since 2006 and his hands-on project expertise is an invaluable addition to NetCom Learning�s classroom instruction, helping to bring theoretical topics to life.

  Finnbarr M. - Masters Degree in Computer Science from Boston University along with several certifications. - Over 25 years of experience in the IT field and expert in Unix, GNU/Linux, and Oracle ecosystems. - More than 10 years working as a Software Engineer in multinational companies such as Hewlett-Packard. Bio: Finnbarr has both breadth and in-depth knowledge of Unix, GNU/Linux, and Oracle with 25+ years of experience in operating system internals development, system administration, application development and project management on a wide variety of hardware and software platforms. As a Software Engineer, he developed and managed numerous projects in multinational companies such as Hewlett-Packard. Finnbarr is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers as well as a Moderator at unix.com. He is also a top Instructor and Subject Matter Expert at NetCom Learning and is well recognized by the students for his knowledge and his great teaching technique.

  Jeff F. - CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+), and CompTIA Project+. - Won NetCom Learning "Instructor of the Year" Award in 2008 and 2009. - Over 20 years of Project Management experience in Fortune 500 financial firms. Bio: Jeff Furman is a highly experienced trainer, course developer, IT project manager and certified PMP with more than 20 years experience for Fortune 500 financial firms. His classes have helped numerous application developers learn new skills that have helped their companies as well as their careers. He has eight years of experience as a full-time technical trainer and has developed curriculum for New York Life Insurance Company, Prudential Securities, and New York University, where he developed and taught many widely-attended classes ranging from programming languages to development and testing tools. As an IT manager, Jeff has led application and system support teams, as well as Change Management groups and QA-testing teams. He also has written articles published in leading IT publications including ComputerWorld.

  Josh P. Josh comes to NetCom with more than 10 years of experience as a Networking Subject Matter Expert and CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer. Prior to joining us, Josh implemented successful enterprise technology solutions in Chicago, Las Vegas, Houston and New York, and taught advanced IT courses at the University of Nevada. Beyond the realm of networking, Josh is a digital design enthusiast and Apple Certified Professional; he leads an acclaimed workshop in Final Cut Pro and recently keynoted a series of widely viewed webcasts about the new Apple iPad. Josh's passion and skills are clearly evident in the classroom, and his A+ and Network+ boot camp students at NetCom enjoy industry high pass-rates - and top scores - on their CompTIA certification exams. NetCom his proud to have Josh on our roster of IT geniuses.

  Mark L. - Experience teaching beginner to advanced software engineering and development classes - Architectured NetCom Learning's Mobile Development Professional training package (Android & iPhone) - Acclaimed instructor at NetCom Learning, with evaluation score of 8.7 out of 9. Bio: Mark is an accomplished web and mobile development trainer and Subject Matter Expert. He has been teaching beginner to advanced software engineering and development classes since 2005. With an extensive background in corporate programming he easily understands the impact of new technologies and the knowledge developers need to succeed. Most recently Mark architectured NetCom Learning's Mobile Development Professional training package (Android & iPhone) to much critical acclaim. Mark's passion and aptitude for the subject matter is abundant, and clearly evident in his near-perfect post-class evaluation scores (8.7 out of 9) and praise from clients.

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