This course is designed as an introduction to data network technology. It is the first in a series of two courses leading toward Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT). Students will gain a basic understanding of routers and switches, their function and how to perform initial configurations in the Internetwork Operating System (IOS) of these devices. Students will setup various LAN hardware to implement a workable local area network to include, subnetting and variable length subnetting. Student will gain a solid foundation in network standards using both the OSI and TCP/IP reference models.

Provides learners with, and insight into, the new and emerging technologies that use the network infrastructure to include protocols and virtualization by using the latest tools and techniques. Prerequisite: 1015011400 Networking 1 (C or better).

Teaches basic network design, implementation, and management using Windows 2003 Server. Students install networking operating system software for servers. They establish file sharing, print sharing, log-in security, user profiles, create directory structure, implement disaster recovery strategies, configure web services, implement group policies, investigate security controls, and manage and monitor the system for performance. Prerequisite: 1015011400 Networking 1 (C or better).