Diploma in Computer Networking & Security (Level 6)

Aim of course:  To provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge to make them successful Desktop Support Technicians and Network and Server Administrators.

Student outcomes: Upon completion of this qualification, graduates will be able to work in industry as Server Administrators, Network Systems Technicians and Field Engineers. They will have the knowledge and skills to successfully sit international computing qualifications required by industry and the community such as Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) in Support Technician, Server Administration, Cisco Certified Network Associates (CCNA) and COMPTIA. The qualification can further lead to study at level 7.

Entry requirements:

• Completion of secondary schooling or equivalent
• NZQA accredited Diploma in computing or Information Technology at Level 5 OR an equivalent international qualification
• An overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 5.5 OR should have English as a first language
• Minimum age of 18 years

    

Length of Course:   40 Weeks

Class Times:            Mon - Thurs 9am - 4pm

Course Structure

Windows 7 Client Operating System

• Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating to Windows OS
• Managing and configuring Disks and Device Drivers
• File Access and Printers on Windows Clients
• Network Connectivity
• Wireless Network Connections
• Securing Windows Desktops
• Mobile Computing and Remote Access in Windows

Introduction to Windows Network Infrastructure   

• Fundamentals of Network Infrastructure
• TCP/IP version 4 Settings
• Communication Technologies
• IPv6
• Administering Windows Server    
• Security
• Windows Firewall and Caching
• Remote Access
• Network Load Balancing
• Print Resources and Printing Pools
• Server Virtualization

Network Fundamentals

• Computer Networking Concepts
• OSI model
• Application layer Functionality and protocols
• Ethernet Standards and 802.X
• Routing and Routed protocols
• IP and addressing scheme
• Data Link Layer, Transport Layer, Internet Layer and Network Interface Layer
• Network Hardware
• Media, media standards and structures
• Network Latency, Segmentation, Access methods
• Configuring and Testing a Network

Maintaining and Troubleshooting the Windows 7 Client Operating System

• Troubleshooting Methodology
• Troubleshooting Operating Systems
• Troubleshooting Hardware
• Troubleshooting Network and Security Issues
• Maintaining and Optimizing Windows Operating system
• Desktop Deployment Infrastructure
• Imaging and Deployment
• Troubleshooting Applications

Windows Server 2008 Operating System

• Introduction to Managing Windows Server Environment
• Active Directory Domain Services User and Computer Objects
• Groups, Group Types and Organizational Units
• Managing Access to Resources in Active Directory Domain Services
• Active Directory Objects and Trusts
• Group Policy
• Configure User and Computer Environments by Using Group
• Implementing Security Using Group Policy
• Configuring Server Security Compliance
• Monitoring and Maintaining Windows Server
• Managing Windows Server Backup and Restore

Routing Protocols and Concepts

• WAN concepts
• Circuit switching and packet switching
• Routing and packet forwarding
• Static Routing
• Dynamic Routing Protocols
• Distance Vector routing protocols
• Classful, Classless and VLSM Routing
• Routing Table structure
• Enhanced Distance Vector routing protocol
• Link-state routing protocols
• RIP version 1 and 2, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF and BGP

Configuring Network Infrastructure

• Installing and Configuring Servers
• DNS
• WINS
• DHCP
• IPv6 TCP/IP
• Routing and Remote Access
• Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting the Network Policy Server Role Service
• Network Access Protection
• IP Security
• Distributed File System
• Managing Storage Technologies
• Availability of Network Resources and Content

 
Configuring Active Directory Services in Windows Server 2008

• Active Directory Domain Services
• Domain Name Service for Active Directory Domain Services
• Active Directory Objects and Trusts
• Active Directory Sites and Replication
• Active Directory Domain Services Monitoring Plan
• Active Directory Domain Services Maintenance Plan
• Active Directory, DNS, and Replication Issues
• Active Directory Domain Services Infrastructure
• Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
• Active Directory Certificate Services
• Active Directory Rights Management Services
• Active Directory Federation Services

LAN Switching and Wireless Technology

• Understanding Switches
• Switch Concepts and Configuration
• Layer 2, Layer 3 and Multilayer switches
• Switched Network with Virtual LANs
• Management of VLANs
• Redundant Layer 2 Topologies
• Inter VLAN Routing
• Firewall, NAT and Access List
• Asymmetric switching
• Wireless Concepts and Configuration

Network Security

• Introduction to Security
• System Threats and Risks
• Protecting Systems
• Network Vulnerabilities and Attacks
• Network Defenses
• Wireless Network security
• Access Control Fundamentals
• Authentication
• Performing Vulnerability Assessments
• Security  Audits
• Basic Cryptography
• Applying Cryptography

Windows Server 2008 Administration

• Planning for Server Deployment
• Managing Server Migration
• Planning Server Roles
• Creating a Configuration Change Plan for Windows Server
• Managing Windows Server Security
• Planning for the Application Server Role
• Planning for Windows Server High Availability
• Maintaining Windows Server
• Maintaining a Distributed File System on Windows Server
• Planning for Windows Server Backup and Restore
• Monitoring Windows Server Servers
• Troubleshooting Windows Server Hardware
• Troubleshooting Software Problems
• Troubleshooting Windows Server Networks

WAN Technology

• WANs technologies
• Serial Point-to-Point Connections
• ISDN and  x.25
• Frame filtering and tagging
• Frame Relay PVC Connection
• Network Security
• Autonomous systems
• Telecommuting services
• IP Addressing and Network Address Translation
• Network Troubleshooting

Career Opportunities

•    Server Administration
•    Network Installation and Maintenance
•    Network Administration
•    Network Security
•    Corporate Local Area Networks and Intranets Support Technicians

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