TT110, Introduction to Networks and Computer Hardware (INCH)
Who Should Attend:
DCIO/Federal, CI investigators and prospective lab examiners.
Prerequisites Duration:
NONE 10 Days
Course Description:
This course is a combination of lecture and hands-on practical exercises that introduce
investigators and analysts to the fundamental computer and networking technologies related to
computer crime investigations.
Objectives:
- Identify the role of hardware components in computer systems
- Assemble computer and network components into a functional system
- Recognize and use major operating systems
- Perform basic troubleshooting of hardware and software
- Relate computer technologies to the type and location of potential evidence
Topics Covered:
Computer Hardware
- Practice safety procedures when handling computer equipment
- Identify major computer components including Motherboards and buses
- Identify and explain MB types and components including chipsets, jumpers, and switches, power supply and connections
- Define Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)
- Explain the concept of Plug and Play (PnP)
- Recall CPU functions and memory
Data Storage Devices
- Explain how data is stored on a hard drive
- Identify components of the hard drive
- Explain the workings of a floppy drive
- Recognize various removable media
Input/Output Components
- Recognize basic input devices such as the keyboard, mouse, scanner and modem
- Explain how monitors and video display adapters work
- Identify the various input/output ports found on a PC
- Define interrupts, IRQs, direct memory access, and device drivers
- Recognize SCSI devices and connectors
Basic PC Troubleshooting
- Identify the source of boot problems
- Analyze and diagnose common hardware and software problems
- Perform system checks to correct malfunctions
- Handle basic computer repairs
- Perform a systematic build
- Perform regular maintenance and preventive measures
Operating Systems
- Define the basic functionality of an OS
- Recognize the popular types of operating systems used today and identify their unique qualities
Windows XP Command Line
- Identify common command line commands
- Use various commands to view directories, navigate files, store data, retrieve and delete files
- Prepare a Linux boot CD in the command line environment
Virtualization
- Explain how virtualization works and identify virtualization solutions
- Implement VMware Products
- Recognize viruses in VMware
Windows 7
- Install and navigate Windows 7 and its components
- Identify and navigate Windows 7 networking capabilities
- Manage security in Windows 7
- Explain the Windows Registry
Windows 2008 Server
- Use basic Windows 2008 OS administrative tools
- Explore Active Directory
- Explain file access permissions and examine user accounts, groups, and organizational units
- Interpret and track security policies
- Use basic command line utilities
Networks, Connectivity and Protocols
- Explain network technologies
- Identify network configurations including LAN, WAN, and the Internet
- Explain the OSI model and how it standardizes network communications
- Name the differences between TCP/IP and the OSI model
- Explain common ports and their uses
- Identify the six main network models
- Describe common network topologies
- Identify network connection devices, their configurations and functions
- Recognize connection hardware and describe their characteristics
IP Addresses and Subnets
- Explain IP addresses and how they are constructed
- Name the classes of IP addresses and their characteristics
- Describe Domain Name Service functions
- Define subnetting and how subnet masking is used
- Name the types of firewalls used today and their characteristics
Linux
- Explain how to install Fedora 12 and navigate the Linux file system
- Use the Visual Editor (vi) to create and modify text files
- Use basic Linux commands
- Demonstrate how to use File Transfer Protocol (FTP) to connect to a remote system and to transfer files