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2	Networking Academy Program The Cisco Networking Academy Program brings together a consortium of IT industry leaders to provide students with comprehensive Internet technology skills
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4	Course Description This course provides an excellent overview of Network Operating Systems and Networking Fundamentals The course covers TCP/IP concepts and processes, as well as network administration; the student will learn the configuration of network services, including basic network security and troubleshooting
5	Chapter Outline 1. Operating System Fundamentals 2. Introduction to Networking 3. Physical Components of A Network 4. TCP/IP Networking 5. Overview of Network Services 6. Introduction to Networking Operating Systems 7. Installation and Boot Process Overview 8. Windows 2000 Professional 9. Linux 10. Advanced NOS Administration 11. Network Security A1. Quick Start Installation Guide A2. Managing Networks with HP OpenView Network Node Manager
6	Course Vitals and Media Features 11 Chapters 53 Learning Objectives 244 Target Indicators 427 Graphics 33 Labs 31 Worksheets 15 Flash Demos/Animations 12 Drag-n-Drop Activities
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9	Student Prerequisites Target Audience: Students interested in an in depth look at Network Operating Systems and an introduction to Networking – practical pre-cursor to the CCNA curriculum Students who would like to study for the CompTIA Server + exam Working adults from outside the IT industry interested in expanding their technical knowledge Prerequisites: Students should have a Reading Age Level (RAL) of 13, basic computer literacy and awareness of the Internet No prior experience with network operating systems or networking required Students outside of the CCNA program can enroll
10	Version Update All three of these courses will be linked together when the revision update is released Currently in the development process The 2.0 Version will include modifying the IT Essentials II material so that it includes both the Server+ Objectives as well as the Linux+ Objectives The remaining Server+ objectives not covered in IT Essential II will be added to IT Essentials I The remaining Linux+ objectives not covered in IT Essentials II will be met in the Fundamentals of UNIX course All these revisions are currently in progress
11	Labs and Equipment
12	Labs and Equipment Designed to give students knowledge about the concepts of Networking and Network Operating Systems Provide the students with actual hands-on experience The focus of the labs are to provide the students with the experience to perform server administration tasks Upon completion of this course, the students will have actual hands-on experience working with the equipment and Operating System
13	Labs and Equipment (Cont.) Server 800 MHz or higher Pentium-compatible CPU 128 megs of ram 20 gig hard drive 24x CD-ROM AGP compatible mother board Network interface card AGP video card Linux and Windows 2000 NOS
14	Labs and Equipment (Cont.) PC (1 for every two students) Tower 133 MHz or higher Pentium-compatible CPU 64 megs of ram 10 gig hard drive 24x CD-ROM PCI and AGP compatible mother board Network interface card AGP video cards Linux and Windows 2000 NOS
15	Labs and Equipment (Cont.) Monitor (1 for every two students) 15 inch (1) networked printer (Laserjet/jet direct) Please note: To teach IT Essentials II you will need an instructional workstation to view the curriculum that is separate from the lab workstation; the computer to student ratio for viewing the curriculum is 1:1; the average class size is between 15–20 students
16	Labs and Equipment (Cont.) Instructor to have workstation running Windows 9X to view the curriculum All students to have individual access to a workstation running Windows 9X to view the curriculum, with a student-to-computer ratio of 1:1 Workstations need to be at least 64 MB Intel machines with Pentium processors; workstations need to be networked
17	Instructor Materials
18	Instructor Materials Instructor guide Provides additional tools for efficient teaching In-depth explanation of the curriculum content Suggestions on how to setup and conduct lab sessions, etc.
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20	Cisco Press Materials
21	Cisco Press Materials Cisco Press is offering the recommended textbooks that accompany the course: IT Essentials II Companion Guide IT Essentials II Engineering Journal/Workbook IT Essentials II Lab Manual Available Spring 2003
22	Course Certifications
23	Certificate of Completion
24	Certifications Industry Certification Information Currently does not map to Certification Revisions are planned for August ’02 and January ’03 as follows: IT Essentials II taken along with IT Essentials I will lead to the Server + Certification IT Essentials II taken along with the Unix Fundamentals course will map to the Linux + Certification Both these certifications are offered by CompTIA, and are recognized as an industry-wide standard for measuring proficiency in these two areas
25	Certifications (cont.) The Linux+ certification measures vendor-neutral Linux knowledge and skills Target market for the Linux+ certification is any individual interested in demonstrating fundamental Linux knowledge and skills CompTIA developed the Linux+ certification, which serves as a stepping-stone towards higher-level Linux certification tracks
26	Certifications (cont.) Server+ deals with Industry Standard Server Architecture (ISSA) issues, such as RAID, SCSI, multiple CPUs, SANs and more There is currently no other certification in the industry that is vendor neutral
27	Certifications (cont.) Not all of the Server+ and Linux+ Objectives will be met in IT Essentials II The remaining Server+ objectives will be met in the IT Essentials I, version 2.0 (released in Jan. 2003) and the remaining Linux+ Objectives will be met in the Fundamentals of Unix, version 2.0 (released in August 2002)
28	Career Opportunities
29	Career Opportunities Job Descriptions IT Help Desk Technician Desktop Support Specialist Junior Network Administrator Computer Sales Teach Server+ or Linux+ classes at high schools, colleges, and trade schools
30	Cisco Networking Academy Integration
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32	Curriculum Map: Network Specialist
33	Instructor Training
34	Instructor Prerequisites Before an instructor can create a class for IT Essentials - NOS, they must have successfully completed both the curriculum training as well as the Academy Orientation Basic Computer Literacy and an understanding of the Operating System of the computer Not required to currently be teaching in the Academy program
35	IT—NOS Instructor Training Model Five days in-person minimum 30 worksheets (paper labs) 32 labs, full day each on Win2k and Linux Online final assessment Skills-based assessment
36	CCAI for IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems Successfully complete all required training (including final exam and skills assessment) as evidenced by the records in the online Assessment System Pass the specified industry-recognized certification exam for the particular course – Currently this is the Server+ certification Successfully teach at least one IT Essentials -NOS student or instructor class including the use of online exams as verified through the Assessment System
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