This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the concepts, technologies, components and acronyms used in today's LAN environments. The course will focus on how computers are connected to each other at the physical layer, as well as how data is moved from one computer to another in the logical layers. Examples of LAN considerations when evaluating the usage and expansion, network availability, cost, and management factors will be reviewed. The class will cover underlying components and protocols that make up the Internet. Coverage will be given to DNS, ICMP, IPv6, telnet, ftp, SMTP for e-mail, SNMP management and HTTP browsers.
Students are responsible for arrangement and payment of the CompTIA-specific exams.
This class covers the growth of the Internet and presents what the actual duties of a Webmaster. Class periods will cover creation of a basic web page using a text editor. Students will be introduced to the various multimedia applications that bring the Internet to life.