Essentials of Microsoft Networking: Second Edition

Course specifications
Course number: 044 062 Maps to: Microsoft Course:
Software version number: 4.0 Networking Essentials:
Second Edition
Course length: 3 days Exam #: 70-058

Course description

Overview: Students will learn the fundamentals of networking and the basics of managing a
network.

Prerequisites: Windows NT 4.0 User Orientation or Windows 9x User Orientation or

equivalent knowledge.

Benefits: Students will learn how networks are built and how to set up, configure, and
manage them.

Target student: Students enrolling in this course should be comfortable using a computer
and be familiar with the Windows 9x user interface. Experience troubleshooting and
supporting personal computers and the use of network resources would be helpful, though is
not required.

What's next: Essentials of Microsoft Networking: Second Edition is the first course in this
series. Windows NT 4.0 System Administration, the next course in this series, teaches
student how to administer Windows NT systems. Students who want to learn advanced
features can take Windows NT Server 4.0 Advanced Server Series.
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Performance-based objectives
Lesson objectives help students become comfortable with the course, and also provide a
means to evaluate learning. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able
to:

* Understand general networking concepts, including being able to define what

computer network is, describe the components of a network, compare the three
primary network-processing strategies, and list the components of a Microsoft
network.
* Identify the layers of the OSI Reference Model and describe the purpose of this
model in relation to network architecture.
* Compare bounded and unbounded data-transmission media, identify media and
connector types, distinguish between analog and digital signaling, and compare
baseband and broadband transmissions—all functions of the Physical layer of the
OSI Reference Model.
* Characterize the role of network adapters in data transmissions, describe media-
access control methods, and identify the characteristics of common network
topologies—all functions of the Physical and Data Link layers of the OSI Reference
Model.
* Identify common protocols and describe their function in a network, compare the four
major network architectures, and identify the components used in LAN expansion—
all functions of the Network layer of the OSI Reference Model.
* Consider addressing issues, segmenting process, and connection services, describe
the communication session management process, and compare the data
representation methods, including translation types and encryption methods, used in
networks—all functions of the Transport, Session, and Presentation layers of the OSI
Reference Model.
* Identify and describe the uses of network operating systems—all functions of the
Application layer of the OSI Reference Model.
* Recognize how the network layers communicate using the OSI Reference Model.
* Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using network applications and
printing services, identify the implications of using network applications, print
documents, and manage a print queue in a networked environment.
* Identify the duties of a network administrator, describe the installation process for
Windows NT, create and manage network accounts, monitor network performance,
recognize the role of network security and list ways to secure network data, and
identify methods for avoiding data loss.
* Name and classify the common technologies associated with long-haul
communication lines and remote access services.
* Describe a general troubleshooting strategy, recognize common diagnostic tools and
resources, document a network, identify common power and cabling problems and
their associated solutions.
* Recite the history and organization of the Internet and be able to list some Internet
resources valuable to a network administrator.
* List the objectives of the Microsoft 70-058 certification exam for which this course
prepares students and describe the process by which they can become certified by
Microsoft.
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Course content

Lesson 1: Overview of Microsoft networking

Examining network basics
Network processing strategies
Overview of Microsoft networks

Lesson 2: Introduction to the OSI Reference Model

An overview of the OSI Reference Model

Lesson 3: The physical media

Data-transmission media
Unbounded media
Signaling
Signal transmissions

Lesson 4: Data transmission

Network adapters
Putting data on the cable
Network topologies

Lesson 5: Network design

Protocols
Network architectures
Creating larger networks

Lesson 6: Transport, Session, and Presentation layer services

Communication issues
Managing a communication session
Resolving data representation differences

Lesson 7: Network operating system

Network operating systems

Lesson 8: Layered communications in the OSI Model

How network layers communicate

Lesson 9: Network applications and printing

Implementing network applications
Network printing

Lesson 10: Administering a network

An overview of the installation process
Managing network accounts
Monitoring network performance
Enhancing network data security
Avoiding data loss
Lesson 11: Wide area networks and remote access
Long-haul communications lines
Remote access technologies

Lesson 12: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting strategy
Maintaining proper documentation
Common troubleshooting problems
Following troubleshooting precautions

Lesson 13: The Internet: a resource for network administrators

The Internet

Lesson 14: Preparing for the certification exam

Microsoft certification information
Exam preparation strategies

Appendix A: Standards
IEEE 802 overview Standards organizations