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LAN Fundamentals

 Course Description
    Course Outline/Details

This course teaches the basic concepts about local area networks (LANs). Basic information is presented about LAN components, like routers, gateways, and hubs.

Common LAN topologies and methodoligies are discussed. For example, you will see that Ethernet is the most commonly used LAN media. This course also introduces the complex process of LAN planning. It discusses key elements of the LAN development planning process, starting with the assessment of organizational needs.

eMentoring Services are included with this course.

  • Course length: 3-4 hours


  • Course ID:
    WS-3871-90
    Subscription Duration:
    90 days
    Price:
    $US  75.00
    How to Enroll
       
     Languages Offered Back To Top

    This course is currently available in English only.

     
     Who Can Benefit Back To Top

  • Experienced system administrators who are or will be responsible for administering Sun systems in Solaris networked environment, which include LANs and Solaris operation environments
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     Prerequisites Back To Top

    To succeed fully in this course, students should be able to:

  • Install, configure, and maintain a Solaris server
  • Change system run levels
  • Configure and maintain Network Information Service (NIS) and NFS environments
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     Skills Gained Back To Top

    Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
  • Define LAN standards
  • Describe the basic components included in LAN
  • Explain how the various LAN topologies are typically used
  • Explain the process for planning a LAN
  • Choose a LAN topology
  • Create a LAN blueprint
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