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- Louise Nolan
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Network+ 2005 Module 6 - Network Administration and Security
Course Aims
This is module number 6 of 7 of a practical hands-on course is intended for readers wishing to qualify with Network+ Certification. The main aim of this course is to help to prepare you for CompTIA's Network+ 2005 Certification exam. Network+ Certification has been created as a benchmark for local area networking installation and support. The qualification is endorsed by Microsoft, Novell, Cisco, Compaq, and Lotus, among other leading vendors. By completing this course, you will also be assisted with entry into a career in ICT. This course will particularly benefit you in pursuing a career in network administration, as a Network Support Technician, Network Administrator, or Network Analyst or in Help Desk support. |
Assumed Knowledge
Readers should meet the following criteria prior to attending the course - taken and passed both A+ Certification exams or have equivalent knowledge and experience; six months to one year of post A+ Certification support experience and extensive experience of supporting end-users and PC-based systems. |
Course Audience
This course has been created for students who have or will have the responsibility for installing, maintaining and troubleshooting local area networks, with a particular emphasis on Microsoft Windows Networks, Novell NetWare, and UNIX/Linux-based systems. The course has been developed to produce competent network support engineers that are capable of taking and passing CompTIA’s “Network+ 2005 Certification Support Skills” exam. This qualification is particularly recommended for students who wish to progress to the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer qualification. |
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Table of Contents
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Unit 1 - Administering the Operating System
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Unit 1 - Administering the Operating System
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Network Operating System Security
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Administrative / Supervisory Account
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Administrative / Supervisory Account
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Creating and Managing User Accounts
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Default User Accounts in Windows XP
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Creating New Users in Windows
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Login Scripts, Home Directories, and Profiles
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Copying, Renaming and Deleting Accounts in Windows
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Adding User Accounts with SUSE 9.1
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Creating User Accounts in NetWare 6.5
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Creating User Accounts in Mac OS X
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Groups
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Local, Global, and Universal Groups in Windows
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Built-in Windows Group Accounts
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Creating Group Accounts in Windows
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Adding Groups with SUSE 9.1
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Group Creation in NetWare 6.5
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File Security in Windows
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Setting Share Permissions
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Combining User and Group Permissions
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Configuring NTFS File Security in Windows
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Windows NTFS Folder Permissions
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Combining NTFS and Share Permissions
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Securing a Linux File System
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Securing a Linux File System
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NetWare File Security
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Unit 2 - Building a Secure Network
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Unit 2 - Building a Secure Network
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What Makes an Operating System Secure?
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What Makes an Operating System Secure?
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Types of Attack
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Types of Defence
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Password Principles
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Authenticating User Logon Requests
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Authenticating Remote Logon Requests
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RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service)
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Encryption
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IPSec
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Implementing IPSec in Windows
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Firewalls
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Proxy Servers
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NAT and ICS
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Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
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Network Address Translation
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Unit 3 - Fault Tolerance and Disaster Recovery
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Unit 3 - Fault Tolerance and Disaster Recovery
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Fault Tolerance and Redundancy
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Backup Strategies
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Virus Prevention
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Symptoms of Virus Infection
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Prevention is Better than Cure
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Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
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Additional Considerations when Choosing a UPS
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Disk Fault Tolerance
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Glossary
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