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i-Net+ Module 1 - Internet Fundamentals


Course Aims
On completion of this module, readers will be able to: understand what is meant by the terms Internet, Intranet and Extranet, identify the main services available on the Internet, appreciate the way in which the Internet has developed and how it is organized and review basic networking hardware and concepts.
Assumed Knowledge
Readers should meet the following criteria prior to attending the course: experience of desktop software PC support, perhaps gained through "A+ Certification: Operating System Support Skills" or similar training, some basic experience of supporting web clients (browser, FTP, etc.) would be an advantage and some working technical knowledge of LAN and WAN networking hardware and software (preferably using Windows 98 or later).
Course Audience
This course has been developed for readers with the responsibility for installing, maintaining and troubleshooting Internet and Intranet systems. On course completion, readers will be capable of taking and passing the i-Net+ Certification exam (code IK0-002, launched April 2002).

This course can be found in the following categories:
Courses > i-Net+ Certification

Table of Contents
Functions of the Internet
  • A Source of Information
  • A Means of Communicating
  • Marketing - A Medium Through Which to Conduct Business
     
    Internet Services
  • Internet Services
     
    Intranets
  • Comparison Between an Intranet and the Internet
  • Uses of an Intranet
     
    Extranets
  • Extranet Applications
     
    History and Development of the Internet
  • Packet Switching Networks
     
    Internet Access Providers (IAPs)
  • Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
  • Network Access Points (NAPs)
     
    RFCs and Internet Standards
  • Request for Comment (RFC)
  • FYI and STD
     
    Internet Organizations
  • Internet Society (ISOC)
  • Internet Architecture Board (IAB)
  • InterNIC
  • ICANN
     
    Useful Definitions
  • Internet Structure
  • Host
  • Routers
  • Links
  • NIC - Network Interface Card
  • Hub
  • Switch
  • Bridge
  • Gateway
  • Repeaters
    Physical Network Topologies
  • Star
  • Backbones
  • Cascading Hubs
  • Bus
  • Ring
  • Other Topologies
     
    Client Operating Systems
  • UNIX/Linux
  • Microsoft Windows
  • MAC OS
     
    Summary
  • Summary
     
    Glossary
  • Glossary