ProCurve Networking training:
ProCurve Networking Primer (self-paced)

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ProCurve Networking Primer does not have a certification exam; however this training is a prerequisite for the AIS - ProCurve Networking [2006] certification track.

For more information, contact your HP representative or visit www.procurve.com/network-training/certifications/technical.htm. The test is offered at Prometric testing centers. For registration instructions, consult your local ProCurve representative or visit www.prometric.com/HP/default.htm.

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• Ethernet topologies and technologies
• Networking components
• Network protocols and services

You may either run the CBT from this website or download the zip file:

Download instructions:

• Click on "Download" link
• Choose option "Save this file to disk"
• Extract ZIP to a new folder and locate "launch.htm" file
• Run "launch.htm"

NOTE: For faster web operation you may turn off the CBT audio by clicking on the “Sound” icon. A text transcript is provided on all pages.

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HP channel partner systems engineers, network engineers and network administrators who are new to the networking field and those who wish to takeProCurve Networking training courses.

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It is essential that all students who attend ProCurve Networking courses have the same foundation of knowledge. This self-paced training course covers the topics of networking technologies, network components and network protocols in a flexible, interactive format. Completing this course will prepare students for the ProCurve Networking training courses, which are part of the HP Certified Professional Program.

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After completing ProCurve Networking Primer, the student will be able to:

• Identify the features and benefits of a physical star topology
• Identify key features of the Ethernet specifications
• Identify key features of wireless technologies
• Identify key features of WAN technologies
• Identify the components that make up a typical computer network
• Identify the characteristics of copper and fiber optic cables and connectors
• Identify the characteristics of a network switch and a network router
• Describe how a VLAN works
• Identify the roles of the 4 layers of the TCP/IP protocol stack
• Identify how TCP/IP addresses devices on a network
• Identify how ports and services are used in a TCP/IP network
• Identify common TCP/IP ports and services
• Identify other LAN protocols used in computer networks

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