| Unit |
Topics |
| Unit 1: The OSI Model Layers 1 – 4 |
- Networking Connectivity
- Network Extension
- Network Typologies
- Protocols
- Programs and Processes
- Protocol Layering Concept
|
| Unit 2: The OSI Model Layers 1 – 4 |
- Introduction
- The Physical Layer
- The Data Link Layer
- The Network Layer
- The Transport Layer
|
| Unit 3: The OSI Model Layers 5 – 7 |
- Introduction
- The Session Layer
- The Presentation Layer
- The Application Layer
|
| Unit 4: LAN Architecture |
- Introduction
- History of LANs
- Transmission Methods and Media
- LAN Protocols Introduction
- Ethernet
- Token Ring
- Token Bus
- Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)
- Wireless LANs
- LAN Protocols
|
| Unit 5: Computing Platforms |
- Introduction
- Personal Computers
- Workstations
- Mid-range Computers
- Mainframe Computers
|
| Unit 6: Network Operating Systems |
- Introduction
- The Client/Server Model
- Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
- PC LAN Architectures and the OSI Model
- Network Operating System
- Xerox Network Systems (XNS) and the OSI Model
- Novell NetWare and the OSI Model
- AppleTalk and the OSI Model
- Banyan Vines and the OSI Model
- IBM PC LANs and the OSI Model
- Windows NT and the OSI Model
- UNIX and the OSI Model
- LANtastic and the OSI Model
|
| Unit 7: System Architectures |
- Introduction
- TCP/IP Naming and Addressing
- TCP/IP Applications and Application Services
- TCP/IP Protocol Details
- System Architectures
|
| Unit 8: Internetworking |
- Introduction
- Relays and Repeaters
- Bridges
- Routers
- Gateways
- Hubs
- Switches
- Network Management and SNMP
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