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Networking Technology

The Networking Technology course is traditionally offered as the follow up course Although students are encouraged to complete the Computer Technology course prior to taking the Networking Technology course, it is not required. Interested students can take the course if they are able to demonstrate that they have an adequate understanding of computer hardware & software concepts. for students who have completed the Computer Technology course. Students have the opportunity to learn about hardware and software technology through a combination of hands-on networking projects and theory studies.

The course has a specific concentration in topics that correlate with the CompTIA^® Network+ exam objectives CompTIA is an international organization that maintains standards-based certifications for computer & networking professionals. Visit their site for more information at http://www.comptia.org. At the end of the course, students who are interested in achieving certification will have the opportunity to take the exam. Students who meet qualifications Students need to maintain scores on practice exams that significantly exceed the minimum required to pass the real exams. will have the opportunity to take the exam at low or no cost.

The Computer & Networking Technology program has an articulation agreement with Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield.  After completing the program and achieving certification in the A+ and Network+ exams, students are eligible to receive 7 credits in the Applied Electronics & Computer Technology program.  A dual enrollment agreement also provides an opportunity for students to complete Computer Operating Systems (ETC-110) and receive 3 credits.

The areas of study in the Networking Technology course include:

• Data & Telecommunications cabling
• Physical & electrical networking standards
• Network topologies
• Workgroup & domain based networks
• Network operating systems & client support
• • Windows 2003 Server
  • Linux [Fedora, Mandrake, Redhat]
  • Novell NetWare
• Configuring routers, firewalls, switches, and other network devices
• Installing & maintaining services:
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  • Web servers [IIS & Apache]
  • Database concepts [MySQL, Access]
  • PHP & ASP scripting
  • Creating interactive content
• Introduction to programming with the .NET Framework

Affiliations
The Networking Technology course is a member of the CompTIA Education to Careers™ (E2C) program and Microsoft Academic Alliance® (MSDN-AA) program. These affiliations allow us to extend these membership benefits to students.

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