Microsoft MTA 98-366
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Learn how computer networks work with this Microsoft MTA 98-366 Networking Fundamentals course. Cover LANs, the OSI model, IP, WANs and security in 5 hours 43 minutes of video.
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Microsoft MTA 98-366: Networking Fundamentals is a beginner course that explains how computer networks work, from local networks to the internet. It follows the Microsoft Technology Associate 98-366 exam and suits new IT learners and anyone moving into networking or support. You get 5 hours 43 minutes of self-paced training across 45 video lessons.
What you will learn
- Explain how devices on a local network share data
- Describe switches, routers and other network devices
- Use the OSI model to explain how data moves
- Compare wired and wireless networks
- Understand IP addressing and how devices find each other
- Run TCP/IP tools from the command line
- Explain common network services such as DNS and DHCP
- Tell the difference between a LAN and a WAN
- Describe the basics of network infrastructure and security
- Draw simple network diagrams
- Explain how wide area networks connect distant sites
Course outline: Microsoft MTA 98-366
- Understanding local area networking: exam overview, local network devices and data transfers.
- Defining networks with the OSI model: each layer and what it does.
- Understanding wired and wireless networks: cables, Wi-Fi and how they compare.
- Understanding Internet Protocol: IP addressing and how it works.
- Implementing TCP/IP in the command line: hands-on network tools.
- Working with networking services: the services that keep a network running.
- Understanding wide area networks: how sites connect over distance.
- Defining network infrastructure and security: network design and protection basics.
- Key takeaways: a summary of the main points.
- Terms to know: a glossary of networking words.
Who this course is for
- Beginners who want to start a career in IT or networking
- Help desk and desktop support staff
- Students who need a clear base in networking
- Anyone preparing for a higher networking course such as Network+ or CCNA
- Career changers who want to understand how networks work
Before you start
This is an entry-level course, but it helps to arrive with some background. You should be at ease using Windows and have a general idea of how devices connect on a network. Some hands-on time with Windows networking or Windows Server will make the lessons easier to follow. Each module comes with notes, and the course ends with key takeaways and a list of terms to know, which makes revision easier.
About the 98-366 exam
The 98-366 Networking Fundamentals exam was issued by Microsoft as part of the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) program. It checked core knowledge of network design, protocols, services and security. Microsoft has retired the MTA exams, so you can no longer sit this exam. The course is still a clear and useful first step into networking. The networking basics it covers are the same ones you need before you move on to Network+ or CCNA.
Jobs this course supports
- Help Desk Technician
- IT Support Technician
- Junior Network Technician
| Skill level | Beginner |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5 Hours 43 Minutes |
| Videos | 45 Course Videos |
| Questions | 75 Test Questions |
| Certification | Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA): Networking Fundamentals |
| Exam code | 98-366 |
| Certification body | Microsoft |
| Prerequisites | Basic computer skills, some time using Windows and a general idea of how networks connect devices. |
| Best for | New IT learners, help desk staff, junior network technicians, students |
| Topics covered | Local area networks, The OSI model, Wired and wireless networks, Internet Protocol and addressing, TCP/IP at the command line, Network services, Wide area networks, Network security basics |
| Format | Online video lessons, self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Closed captions | Yes |
| Certificate | StemBoss Certificate of Completion |
What is inside this course
10 modules and 45 lessons. Here is the full outline.
Module 1 Understanding Local Area Networking10 lessons
- 1.0 Intro to Networking Fundamentals
- 1.1 Exam Overview
- 1.1 Examining Local Network Devices and Data Transfers 1a
- 1.1 Examining Local Network Devices and Data Transfers 1b
- 1.1 Examining Local Network Devices and Data Transfers 1c
- 1.1 Examining Local Network Devices and Data Transfers 1d
- 1.1 Examining Local Network Devices and Data Transfers 1e
- 1.1 Examining Local Network Devices and Data Transfers 1f
- 1.2 Examining Local Network Devices and Data Transfers Part 2a
- 1.2 Examining Local Network Devices and Data Transfers Part 2b
Module 2 Defining Networks with the OSI Model8 lessons
- 2.1 Defining Networks with OSI Model Part 1a
- 2.2 Defining Networks with OSI Model Part 1b
- 2.3 Defining Networks with OSI Model Part 1c
- 2.4 Defining Networks with OSI Model Part 1d
- 2.5 Defining Networks with OSI Model Part 1e
- 2.6 Defining Networks with OSI Model Part 1f
- 2.7 Defining Networks with OSI Model Part 1g
- 2.8 Defining Networks with OSI Model Part 1h
Module 3 Understanding Wired and Wireless Networks2 lessons
- 3.1 Understand Wired and Wireless Networks Part1
- 3.2 Understand Wired and Wireless Networks Part2
Module 4 Understanding Internet Protocol2 lessons
- 4.1 Understanding Internet Protocol Part1
- 4.2 Understanding Internet Protocol Part2
Module 5 Implementing TCP-IP in the command line1 lessons
- 5.1 Implementing TCPIP in the Command Line
Module 6 Working with Networking Services1 lessons
- 6.1 Working with Networking Services
Module 7 Understanding Wide Area Networks2 lessons
- 7.1 Understanding Wide Area Network Part1
- 7.2 Understanding Wide Area Network Part2
Module 8 Defining Network Infrastructure and Security2 lessons
- 8.1 Defining Network Infrastructure & Network Security Part1
- 8.2 Defining Network Infrastructure & Network Security Part2
Module 9 Key Takeaways8 lessons
- 1. Key Take Aways of Networking Fundamentals
- 2. Key Take Aways Mod1
- 3. Key Take Aways Mod2
- 4. Key Take Aways Mod3
- 5. Key Take Aways Mod4
- 6. Key Take Aways Mod5
- 7. Key Take Aways Mod6
- 8. Key Take Aways Mod7
Module 10 Terms to Know9 lessons
- 1. Terms to Know Networking Fundamentals
- 2. Terms to Know Mod1
- 3. Terms to Know Mod2
- 4. Terms to Know Mod3
- 5. Terms to Know Mod4
- 6. Terms to Know Mod5
- 7. Terms to Know Mod6
- 8. Terms to Know Mod7
- 9. Terms to Know Mod8
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Where Microsoft MTA 98-366 fits. Build your skills one step at a time.
Frequently asked questions
Can I still take the Microsoft 98-366 exam?
No. Microsoft retired the MTA exams, including 98-366. The course is still a good first step into networking.
Do I need any networking experience?
You do not need a job in networking, but some background helps. Be at ease with Windows and have a general idea of how devices connect on a network.
Does the course cover the OSI model?
Yes. A full module explains the OSI model layer by layer and shows how data moves through a network.
What should I take after 98-366?
CompTIA Network+ or the Cisco CCNA 200-301 course are good next steps. The MTA 98-367 Security Fundamentals course also pairs well with this one.
Will I use the command line?
Yes. One module shows how to use TCP/IP tools from the command line to check and test a network.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. You get a StemBoss Certificate of Completion when you finish the course.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, within 14 days if you have completed less than 20% of the course. See our refund policy for details. Read the refund policy.
