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CompTIA Network+ Certification Tutorials

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   Course Description
Need to become CompTIA Network+ certified? Join certified instructor Bill Ferguson in Virtual Training Company's CompTIA Network+ Certification tutorial as he shows you everything you need to know to take and pass the test. He begins by introducing you to the OSI (Open Systems Interconnect) model, then explains how network adapters allow computers to communicate, the relation between the topologies and technologies of networks, and how to control network traffic. Other topics he covers include remote connectivity, tools used for troubleshooting both hardware and software, and how to protect your network with Firewalls. Learn all you need to know for CompTIA Network+ Certification now by simply click one of the topics below.

Introduction and Overview
  Overview Part 1 (07:16)
  Overview Part 2 (03:35)
The OSI Model
  What is the OSI Model? (03:42)
  The layers of the model (06:06)
Network Adapters
  Network Adapter Overview (03:59)
  Properties of Network Adapter Cards (03:44)
  Configuring a Network Adapters Resources (05:22)
  Configuring a Network Adapters Addressing (04:33)
  Troubleshooting Network Adapters (05:18)
Network Cabling Communication
  Network Cabling and Communication Overview (03:00)
  LANs vs. WANs (04:39)
  Communication Methods (05:12)
  Twisted Pair Cabling and Connectors (04:46)
  Coaxial Cable (03:16)
  Fiber Optic Cable (04:53)
Topologies and Technologies
  Types of Topologies (02:27)
  The Bus Topology (04:17)
  The Star Topology (03:15)
  The Ring Topology (04:28)
  The Mesh Topology (03:00)
  Hyid Topologies (02:28)
  Types of Technologies (02:27)
  CSMA/CD Access Method (03:26)
  Token Ring & Token Passing (05:23)
  Fiber Distributed Data Interface (03:23)
Network Hardware
  Network Hardware Overview (01:59)
  Bridges (03:07)
  Routers (03:50)
  Brouters (02:29)
  Switches (02:59)
Remote Connectivity
  Remote Connectivity Overview (03:23)
  Remote Communication Layers (02:51)
  Modems (04:32)
  Modem Standards and Features (05:41)
  Remote Connectivity Terminology (03:14)
  Flow Control and UART Protocols (04:47)
  Installing Modems (03:51)
  Troubleshooting Modems (04:13)
  Creating Dial-Up Connections (04:17)
Troubleshooting Hardware
  Environmental Conditions (03:58)
  Physical Layout (03:21)
  Common Network Tools (05:47)
  Troubleshooting Tips (02:59)
Protocols
  Network Protocols Defined (03:19)
  Access Protocols (02:44)
  Transport Protocols (03:22)
TCP/IP
  Overview (03:09)
  The Evolution of TCP/IP (05:21)
  TCP/IP Fundamentals (03:23)
  The TCP/IP Suite (05:50)
  The TCP/IP Suite continued (05:17)
  The TCP/IP Suite continued (06:29)
  Ports and Sockets (03:22)
  IP Addressing (02:54)
  IP Address Classes (04:44)
  Binary Numbers (04:20)
  Default Subnet Masks (02:36)
  Anding IP Addresses (03:53)
  IP Address Configuration (05:41)
  Subnetting and Routing (04:55)
  Routing Tables and Routing Protocols (05:51)
Name Resolution
  Name Resolution Overview (03:38)
  Host Name Resolution (04:58)
  NetBIOS Name Resolution (05:03)
  Name Resolution Steps (05:30)
Firewalls and Proxies
  Firewalls and Proxies (01:41)
  Firewalls (04:48)
  Proxy Servers (04:51)
TCP/IP Tools
  Tools from Command Prompt (02:30)
  Ping (04:17)
  TraceRT (02:47)
Remote Access Protocols
  Remote Access Protocol Overview (02:24)
  SLIP vs. PPP (03:46)
  PPTP vs. L2TP (04:11)
Network Operating Systems
  The Role of an NOS (03:21)
  Components of a Network (03:15)
  Types of Networks (04:55)
  Network Clients (02:45)
Directory Services
  Directory Services Overview (02:47)
  NT Trusts (04:21)
  NT Domain Models (04:46)
  NT Domain Controllers (03:10)
  Active Directory (05:40)
Accessing Resources Through a Network
  Share Permissions (04:27)
  NTFS Permissions (06:59)
  Sharing and Mapping Drives (03:53)
  UNC Command (03:30)
  Sharing Printer (04:55)
Optimizing a Network
  Tools for Networks (02:58)
  Event Viewer (05:55)
  Task Manager (04:35)
  System Monitor (06:04)
  Network Monitor (02:05)
  Troubleshooting & Ongoing Maintenance (05:29)
Fault Tolerance
  Fault Tolerance Defined (02:27)
  RAID (04:59)
  Backup (05:26)
  UPSs (03:57)
Ongoing Network Maintenance
  Patches and Service Packs (03:29)
  Virus Protection (04:52)
Taking the CompTIA Network+ Test
  Tips on Taking the CompTIA Network+ Test (04:47)