Standards in this Framework
| Standard | Description |
|---|---|
| 6304.39 | Navigate an end user’s digital operating system network/environment. |
| 6304.40 | Compare current digital operating systems. |
| 6304.41 | Navigate the digital operating system environment. |
| 6304.42 | Demonstrate the procedures followed when installing digital operating systems. |
| 6304.43 | Manage a file system structure. |
| 6304.44 | Compare server operating systems. |
| 6304.45 | Explain different types of drive partitions and file system formats. |
| 6304.46 | Explain file system formats. |
| 6304.47 | Analyze current and emerging specialized server hardware. |
| 6304.48 | Manage partitions and volumes. |
| 6304.49 | Explain the authentication of users in a network environment. |
| 6304.50 | Install applications. |
| 6304.51 | Define aspects of networks. |
| 6304.52 | (Optional) Define types of network architecture. |
| 6304.53 | (Optional) Differentiate between distributed and centralized computing. |
| 6304.54 | (Optional) Identify services delivered by a server. |
| 6304.55 | (Optional) Describe standard network LAN topologies. |
| 6304.56 | Describe variations of standard topologies. |
| 6304.57 | Describe the role of the network adapter. |
| 6304.58 | (Optional) Describe the functions of networking infrastructure (e.g., adapter, router, switch, bridge, wireless access point). |
| 6304.59 | (Optional) Describe the primary features of each major access method. |
| 6304.60 | Define terms related to wired and wireless network media. |
| 6304.61 | Identify the types and uses of wired network media. |
| 6304.62 | Identify the types and uses of wireless network media. |
| 6304.63 | (Optional) Describe the concept of broadband. |
| 6304.64 | (Optional) Describe the types of modems. |
| 6304.65 | Describe each layer of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model. |
| 6304.66 | Describe devices in a network environment and their place in the OSI model. |
| 6304.67 | Define the basic components of a network packet. |
| 6304.68 | Describe networking protocols. |
| 6304.69 | (Optional) Map network processes. |
| 6304.70 | Identify the workings of a WAN. |
| 6304.71 | Describe TCP/IP. |
| 6304.72 | (Optional) Compare static and dynamic IP routing. |
| 6304.73 | Configure TCP/IP. |
| 6304.74 | Test a TCP/IP configuration, using operating-system-specific commands. |
| 6304.75 | Identify the network and host identifications' TCP/IP addresses. |
| 6304.76 | (Optional) Compare IPv4 and IPv6. |
| 6304.77 | Explain the function of a subnet mask and classless inter-domain routing (CIDR) format. |
| 6304.78 | Describe a loopback address. |
| 6304.79 | Describe the services provided by Network Basic Input/Output System (NetBIOS) over TCP/IP. |
| 6304.80 | (Optional) Explain the process of host name resolution. |
| 6304.81 | (Optional) Modify the host’s file to resolve host names. |
| 6304.82 | (Optional) Configure File Transfer Protocol (FTP). |
| 6304.83 | (Optional) Explain the purpose of the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). |
| 6304.84 | (Optional) Describe the implementation of a virtual LAN (VLAN). |
| 6304.85 | (Optional) Monitor network traffic. |
| 6304.86 | (Optional) Analyze network systems for security vulnerabilities. |
| 6304.87 | Explain the core security principles used in network management. |
| 6304.88 | Analyze threats and risks to networks and local account policies. |
| 6304.89 | Analyze internal and external threats to computer networks. |
| 6304.90 | Identify strategies to mitigate risk. |
| 6304.91 | Identify sustainable computer networking practices. |
| 6304.92 | Install a virtualized operating system. |
| 6304.93 | Describe the different types of network adapter modes for virtual operating systems. |
| 6304.94 | Incorporate security scanning tools such as Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and/or security appliances. |
| 6304.95 | Identify threats and vulnerabilities from users. |
| 6304.96 | Identify security measures to physical threats to network systems. |
| 6304.97 | Identifying other risks and threats to systems. |
| 6304.98 | (Optional) Identify training needs. |
| 6304.99 | (Optional) Provide an orientation to a network system (system onboarding). |
| 6304.10 | (Optional) Develop a training plan. |
| 6305.101 | (Optional) Provide training to users. |
| 6305.102 | (Optional) Create a user manual. |
| 6305.103 | (Optional) Provide ongoing basic user support. |
| 6305.104 | (Optional) Identify copyright and licensing laws that apply to computer use and network administration. |
| 6305.105 | (Optional) Describe procedures to ensure the proper licensing of a client-server operating system and applications. |
| 6305.106 | (Optional) Identify ethical behavior that is expected of users and administrators. |
| 6305.107 | (Optional) Describe procedures for documentation found in network policies. |
| 6305.108 | (Optional) Explain network hardening. |
| 6305.109 | (Optional) Manage a network. |
| 6305.110 | Optimize a network. |
| 6305.111 | Describe the process and requirements for obtaining industry certifications. |
| 6305.112 | Identify testing skills/strategies for a certification examination. |
| 6305.113 | Demonstrate ability to complete selected practice examinations (e.g., practice questions similar to those on certification exams). |
| 6305.114 | Complete an industry certification examination representative of skills learned in this course. |
| 6305.115 | Research careers in networking and systems security. |
| 6305.116 | Compose a résumé for electronic processing. |
| 6305.117 | Assemble a professional portfolio that contains representative samples of student work. |
| 6305.118 | (Optional) Create a cover letter to accompany a résumé. |
| 6305.119 | (Optional) Complete manual and electronic application forms. |
| 6305.120 | (Optional) Participate in an internship program. |
| 6305.121 | Research a company in preparation for a job interview. |
| 6305.122 | (Optional) Participate in a mock interview. |
| 6305.123 | (Optional) Compose an interview follow-up letter. |
| 6305.124 | (Optional) Identify the steps to follow when resigning from a position. |
| 6305.125 | Identify potential employment barriers for nontraditional groups and ways to overcome these barriers. |
