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i-Net+ Module 11 - News and Other Services
Course Aims
On completion of this module, readers will be able to: install and configure a news server, use a news reader to post and read messages, use LDAP to obtain directory information, use TELNET, understand the possible uses of Gopher and other services. |
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). |
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Table of Contents
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Overview of USENET Newsgroups
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Overview of USENET Newsgroups
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The Newsgroups Process
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News Server Configuration
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News Reader Functions
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News Client Configuration
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News Client Configuration
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Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
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Telnet
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Other Services
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NTP - Network Time Protocol
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Summary
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Glossary
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