Computer Network Tutorial

This course explains common physical and logical network topologies. This course also provides an overview of major operating systems, including Microsoft Windows NT, Novell Netware, and UNIX. This is self-paced, internet-based Computer Network tutorial -- there are no books to purchase and no scheduled classes to attend

Computer Network
Topology and Operating Systems

Computer Networking
Network Media

Network Instalation

Network Security

OSI Reference Model

Data Link Layer

Understanding TCP/IP

TCP/IP Configuration

Remote Connectivity

Troubleshooting

• Compare common network topologies, such as mesh, star, ring, and bus
• Define physical and logical topologies
• Explain the responsibilities of a network operating system
• Explain the broad characteristics of Windows NT, Novell NetWare, and UNIX operating systems
• Describe three common networking protocols: IPX, IP, and NetBEUI
• Explain RAID fault tolerance and describe different RAID levels

• Basic Network Structure
• Mesh Topology
• Star Topology
• Ring Topology
• Bus Topology
• Operating System Fundamentals
• Windows NT
• Novell NetWare
• UNIX
• Network Clients
• Networking Protocols
• RAID Fault Tolerance
• Newer Fault Tolerance Classifications

• Exercises that allow users to practice the application
• Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to the application
• Notes - See additional information related to the topic in the text
• Tips - See a different, faster, or easier way of doing something
• Quick References - See a quick reference guide to the features introduced in a chapter
• Details - Display more detailed information related to the current topic
• Hotwords - See related information
• Navigation Bar - Maneuver easily through the courses
• Course Topics and Index -- with searching feature and hyper-links
• Skill Assessment - can be used for pre and post-testing -- tracking first try, best try and course grade - if passed, green check mark will appear as 'mastered' - hyperlinks to units within the course to go back and re-take a certain unit again. Use as pre-test to determine which course topics you want to focus on and to go directly into that unit.

This course is for anyone preparing for the CompTIA Network+ exam, or anyone who wants to learn networking principles and practices.

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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