NET 227 - Connecting Networks

1. Evaluate the structured engineering principles for hierarchical network design
   1. Examine the three layers of a hierarchical network and how they are used in network design
   2. Describe the need for business network architectures that are designed to address emerging trends in IT
   3. Describe various network architectures: borderless network architecture, collaboration network architecture, and the data center/virtualization network architecture
2. Characterize the purpose of a WAN including WAN operations and services
   1. Compare various private and public WAN technologies
   2. Select the appropriate WAN protocol and service for a specific network requirement
3. Outline the fundamentals of point-to-point serial communication across a WAN
   1. Discuss various encapsulation methods on a point-to-point serial link, including HDLC and PPP
   2. Identify configuration of PPP encapsulation and authentication protocols on a point-to-point serial link
4. Asses Frame Relay operation and the benefits of using Frame Relay
   1. Describe bandwidth control mechanisms in Frame Relay
   2. Identify configuration methods for a basic Frame Relay PVC on a router serial interface and applying point-to-point sub-interfaces
5. Illustrate QOS characteristics and the benefits and drawback of implementing QOS
   1. Demonstrate configuration methods for implementing QOS using the Cisco CLI
   2. Discuss how QOS affects network transmission quality
6. Interpret the requirements for supporting a teleworking solution using broadband
   1. Describe a cable system and cable broadband access
   2. Describe a DSL system and DSL broadband access
   3. Explain the process to select an appropriate broadband solution for a given network requirement
   4. Identify the operation of Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)
7. Compare methods of securing site to site connectivity
   1. Explain the benefits of VPN technology and site to site or remote access VPNs
   2. Describe the characteristics of IPsec and the methods of implementation using the IPsec protocol framework
8. Examine different methods of monitoring the network using syslog, SNMP and NetFlow
   1. Define syslog operation
   2. Define SNMP operation
   3. Describe NetFlow operation
9. Compare and contrast various methods of troubleshooting the network
   1. Explain how network documentation is developed and used to troubleshoot network issues
   2. Explain troubleshooting methods that use a systematic, layered approach
   3. Describe troubleshooting tools used to gather and analyze symptoms of network problems
10. Classify methods to configure and troubleshoot extended access control lists (ACLs) for IPv4 and IPv6 networks
    1. Define ACLs and their use in securing a network
    2. Explain the difference between Standard and Extended ACLs
11. Examine the Internet of Things
    1. Describe Cloud Computing and Virtualization
    2. Discuss Software-Defined Networking