Postgraduate diploma in hardware & networking – course outline
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PG Diploma in Hardware & Networking (PGD-HN) – Course Outline
 
Foundation Module
Fundamentals
OS Basics
Analog Electronics
Digital Electronics
Digital Circuits
Computer Fundamentals
The students are introduced to the computing environment and trained to work with various computer devices and peripherals.
Operating System Basics
Files & Folders, Commands, Utilities, Windows Desktop, Explorer
Analog Electronics
Atomic Model, Ohm’s Law, Electrical Devices & Circuits, Semiconductor Physics, Semiconductor Properties, Working Principle of Diodes and Transistors
Digital Electronics
Number Systems, Logic Gates, De Morgan’s Theorem, Binary Arithmetic, Number Codes
Digital Circuits
Microprocessor, RAM, BIOS, ROM, Interrupts, Motherboard
 
 
Module I
Core Hardware
Operating Systems
 
Core Hardware
Learn about functioning, configuration and troubleshooting of hardware components. Keyboard, Mouse, Storage Devices (FDD, HDD, CDROM), BIOS, RAM, CMOS, Processors, Motherboards, Hands-on PC Assembling, Installing Printers
Operating System Basics
Installing Windows 98 / 2000 / 2003 / XP, Installing Antivirus Software, Backup & Restore
 
 
Module II
Networking Essentials
Windows 2003 Server Administration
Linux Networking & Administration
 
Networking Essentials
Network Models, Networking Topologies & Architecture, Transmission Models, Connectors, ISO/OSI Layer, Protocols, WAN Technology, VLAN, Network Devices, Firewall, Network Troubleshooting Strategies
Windows 2003 Server Administration
Installation, User/Group Management, Disk Management, Printer Management, File System Management, Job Scheduling, Directory Services, Associated services like DHCP, IIS & DNS, Distributed File System
Linux Networking & Administration
Installation, Connecting to a Network, Shell & Kernel, Directory Structure, User & Group Management, vi Editor, Linux Commands, Configuration of Servers - Samba, Telnet, DHCP, FTP, DNS, Apache and NFS
 
 
Advanced Modules*
MCSE
CCNA
RHCE
 
MCSE
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers (MCSEs) design and implement an infrastructure solution based on the Windows platform and Microsoft Windows Server System software. Specializations include MCSE: Messaging and MCSE: Security. On clearing 4 papers of MCSE, you get certified as MCSA.
CCNA
The CCNA certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate) indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of networking. CCNA certified professionals can install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small networks, including but not limited to use of these protocols: IP, IGRP, Serial, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, Access Lists.
RHCE

The RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) is Red Hat's certification indicating a solid foundation in and good working knowledge of Linux Operating System and Linux based networking. RHCE certified professionals can install, configure, and operate Linux based systems and networks.

Exams include Red Hat Linux Essentials (RH033), Red Hat Linux System Administration (RH133) and Red Hat Linux Networking and Security Admin (RH253).

Guidelines, Study Material and Projects are provided by Red Hat.

 
* Available at select centres
 
 
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