• Introduction to Slot Machines
• Introduction to Server-Based Gaming
• Setting-up an SBG Network
• Network Theory
• Network Communications and Data Delivery
• Network Media and Hardware
• Network Implementations
• Networking with TCP/IP
• TCP/IP Services
• Local Area Network (LAN) Infrastructure
• Wide Area Network (WAN) Infrastructure
• Disaster Recovery
• Network Operating Systems
• Network Troubleshooting
• Customer Satisfaction (Printable reference document)
• Managing Applications
• Implementing Virus Protection
• Installing Client Operating Systems
• Intro to Servers
• Exploring the System Processing Core
• Exploring the Storage Subsystem
• Exploring the Communication, Power, and I/O Subsystems
• Installing Servers
• Introduction to Computers
• Setting Up a Computer
• Installing or Removing Internal Hardware - Pt 1
• Installing or Removing Internal Hardware - Pt 2
• Upgrading System Components - Pt 1
• Upgrading System Components - Pt 2
• Troubleshooting Device Problems - Pt 1
• Troubleshooting Device Problems - Pt 2
• Troubleshooting System Problems - Pt 1
• Troubleshooting System Problems - Pt 2

The Network/Systems Specialist (Level S1) certification track is generally intended to address the fundamental knowledge and skill requirements to set-up and install network/systems infrastructure for connection with gaming machines.

Recommended prerequisite knowledge and skills: Basic understanding of computers

Suggested follow-on activity: Immediate application of new knowledge and skills under direct supervision in a hands-on environment.

Estimated hours of training: 34-38
Estimated hours for certification exam: 1.5-2