1 00:00:00,230 --> 00:00:01,470 In this section of the course, 2 00:00:01,470 --> 00:00:03,990 we're going to discuss distribution systems. 3 00:00:03,990 --> 00:00:06,570 Now, when I discuss distribution systems for our networks, 4 00:00:06,570 --> 00:00:09,450 what I'm really referring to is a cable distribution system. 5 00:00:09,450 --> 00:00:12,060 And a cable distribution system is a structured layout 6 00:00:12,060 --> 00:00:14,940 and organization of your network media within a building 7 00:00:14,940 --> 00:00:15,780 to ensure the efficient 8 00:00:15,780 --> 00:00:19,050 and reliable data communication occurs for that network. 9 00:00:19,050 --> 00:00:20,610 Now, our cable distribution systems, 10 00:00:20,610 --> 00:00:22,260 also referred to as cable plants, 11 00:00:22,260 --> 00:00:25,050 consist of all the cables, wall jacks, patch panels, 12 00:00:25,050 --> 00:00:27,510 main distribution frames, intermediate distribution frames, 13 00:00:27,510 --> 00:00:28,890 and many other key pieces 14 00:00:28,890 --> 00:00:31,350 that will make up these cable distribution systems. 15 00:00:31,350 --> 00:00:33,600 So as we move through this section of the course, 16 00:00:33,600 --> 00:00:35,400 we'll be covering distribution systems. 17 00:00:35,400 --> 00:00:36,233 It'll be focused 18 00:00:36,233 --> 00:00:38,700 mostly on domain two, network implementation. 19 00:00:38,700 --> 00:00:39,930 But we'll also be jumping briefly 20 00:00:39,930 --> 00:00:42,570 into domain five, network troubleshooting too. 21 00:00:42,570 --> 00:00:45,960 Now specifically, we'll be focused mostly on objective 2.4, 22 00:00:45,960 --> 00:00:47,610 which states that you must be able to explain 23 00:00:47,610 --> 00:00:50,070 important factors of physical installations. 24 00:00:50,070 --> 00:00:52,620 We'll also briefly jump into objective 5.5, 25 00:00:52,620 --> 00:00:54,060 which states, given a scenario, 26 00:00:54,060 --> 00:00:56,670 you must be able to use the appropriate tool or protocol 27 00:00:56,670 --> 00:00:58,500 to solve networking issues. 28 00:00:58,500 --> 00:00:59,760 First, we're going to look at the world 29 00:00:59,760 --> 00:01:01,020 of cable distribution systems 30 00:01:01,020 --> 00:01:02,760 and all of their component parts. 31 00:01:02,760 --> 00:01:04,680 Then I'll teach you how to properly wire a network 32 00:01:04,680 --> 00:01:07,080 in a demonstration that includes a method to run the cables 33 00:01:07,080 --> 00:01:08,130 inside of your building 34 00:01:08,130 --> 00:01:10,920 and how you can connect them to patch panels and wall jacks. 35 00:01:10,920 --> 00:01:12,770 Next, I'll teach you how to test your networks 36 00:01:12,770 --> 00:01:14,730 to determine if there's a break or a fault 37 00:01:14,730 --> 00:01:15,660 within your cables, 38 00:01:15,660 --> 00:01:17,370 using what's known as a toner probe, 39 00:01:17,370 --> 00:01:19,680 which we also call a fox and hound. 40 00:01:19,680 --> 00:01:21,390 After that, we'll explore the different types 41 00:01:21,390 --> 00:01:23,400 of power distribution systems that you're going to use 42 00:01:23,400 --> 00:01:25,230 when you're working as a network technician, 43 00:01:25,230 --> 00:01:26,970 including power distribution centers, 44 00:01:26,970 --> 00:01:29,430 uninterruptible power supplies, line conditioners, 45 00:01:29,430 --> 00:01:31,110 generators, and more. 46 00:01:31,110 --> 00:01:33,060 Next, we'll discuss HVAC, 47 00:01:33,060 --> 00:01:35,640 or heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, 48 00:01:35,640 --> 00:01:37,290 and how they can maintain proper temperature 49 00:01:37,290 --> 00:01:39,750 and humidity levels within our data centers. 50 00:01:39,750 --> 00:01:41,160 After that, we're going to cover 51 00:01:41,160 --> 00:01:42,840 the different types of fire suppression systems 52 00:01:42,840 --> 00:01:44,070 that are used in our data centers 53 00:01:44,070 --> 00:01:45,630 and our networking closets. 54 00:01:45,630 --> 00:01:47,490 And finally, we'll take a short quiz 55 00:01:47,490 --> 00:01:48,450 to be able to see what you learned 56 00:01:48,450 --> 00:01:49,620 during this section of the course 57 00:01:49,620 --> 00:01:51,000 and review your answers to ensure you know 58 00:01:51,000 --> 00:01:52,260 why the right answers were right 59 00:01:52,260 --> 00:01:53,670 and the wrong answers were wrong. 60 00:01:53,670 --> 00:01:54,960 So if you're ready, 61 00:01:54,960 --> 00:01:57,360 let's get started with our coverage of distribution systems 62 00:01:57,360 --> 00:01:58,860 in this section of the course.