Hands-On Networking Chautauqua
May 18-20, 2006
Dayton, Ohio

Thursday - May 18 2006

9-10:30

Introduction

• Basic Knowledge
• Top 10 Reasons to be in Data Communications
• Goodman's Rules
• Networking Basics
• Basics 2
• OSI Model

10:30 - noon

Physical Layer/ Data Link Layer / Network Layer

• Network Hardware
• Network Devices
• Putting it Together
• Wiring Specifications
• Network Operating Systems: Windows (NetBEUI), Linux, MacOS, Novell Netware, TCP/IP
• Troubleshooting
• LAB ASSIGNMENT 1 - Installing Network Hardware

Installing and Implementing Windows XP

• Getting ready to install Windows XP
• LAB ASSIGNMENT 1.5 - Installing and Configuring VirtualPC
• LAB ASSIGNMENT 2 - Installing Windows XP
• LAB ASSIGNMENT 2a - Installing Windows XP Service Pack 2

1 - 3 p.m.

Managing Windows 2000

• User Accounts, Groups, and Rights
• LAB ASSIGNMENT 3 - Adding a New User
• LAB ASSIGNMENT 4 - Setting Windows Security
• LAB ASSIGNMENT 5 – Creating and Viewing Logs
• LAB ASSIGNMENT 6 – Viewing Systems Information

• LAB ASSIGNMENT 7 – Disk Management and Services

3 - 4 p.m.

Securing Microsoft Windows Computers and Networks

Tips for Securing Windows 2000 Server Tips for Securing Windows XP

Windows XP Security Guide v2 Securing Windows XP

• LAB 8: Securing Windows XP

4 - 5 p.m.

Q & A

Friday - May 19, 2006

9-10:30	Review of Networking Concepts Troubleshooting Windows LAB ASSIGNMENT 9 – Setting Network Properties
10:30 - noon	TCP/IP Fundamentals TCP/IP Model TCP/IP Protocols IP Addresses and classes, host names, DNS Some Well-known Port Numbers TCP/IP Suite of Utilities LAB ASSIGNMENT 10 – Exploring Internet Addressing
1 - 3 p.m.	Installing and Implementing Linux Knoppix Hard Disk Installation HOWTO LAB ASSIGNMENT 10.5 - Installing Ubuntu on VirtualPC LAB ASSIGNMENT 11 – Installing and Exploring Linux Unix Commands
3 - 4 p.m.	Maintaining and Supporting Linux Securing Linux/Unix Computers and Networks · Lab 12 – Securing Linux Systems
4 - 5 p.m.	Troubleshooting Linux Q & A

Saturday - May 20, 2006

9 - noon	Review of Networking Concepts Q & A Network Planning Planning Your Servers Ten Networking Commandments Ten Things to Keep in the Closet Networking Mistakes What Have You Got to Lose? Implementing a Security Policy Disaster Planning Terminology home networking - CERT® Coordination Center - Home Network Security Microsoft Home Network Guide Linux Home Networking installing/managing servers Servers certificates - Representing Identity Certificates VPNs, PKIs, ISSs, SSLs with narration
1 - 2 p.m.	Network Security Firewalls Security and TCP/IP Services LAB ASSIGNMENT 13– Exploring Firewalls Internet Firewalls: Frequently Asked Questions Home PC Firewall Guide
2 - 3 p.m.	Wireless Security Techniques: An Overview Wireless Networking Wireless Networking Types