CompTIA Network+
Course number: CGINPlus40
Overview:
CompTIA’s Network+ certification is a foundation-level certification designed for IT professionals with around one year of experience, whose job role is focused on network administration.
The CompTIA Network+ exam will certify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to troubleshoot, configure, and manage common network devices; establish basic network connectivity; understand and maintain network documentation; identify network limitations and weaknesses; and implement network security, standards, and protocols. The candidate will have a basic understanding of enterprise technologies, including cloud and virtualization technologies.
The Official CompTIA® Network+® course (Exam N10-009) will teach you the fundamental principles of installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network technologies and help you to progress a career in network administration. In this course, you will build on your existing user-level knowledge and experience with personal computer operating systems and networks to master the fundamental skills and concepts that you will need to use on the job in any type of networking career.
This course can benefit you in two ways. If you intend to pass the CompTIA Network+ (Exam N10-009) certification examination, this course can be a significant part of your preparation. However, certification is not the only key to professional success in the field of computer security. Today’s job market demands individuals with demonstrable skills, and the information and activities in this course can help you build your computer security skill set so that you can confidently perform your duties in any network-related role.
Course Objectives:
In this course, you will describe the major networking technologies and systems of modern networks and configure, manage, and troubleshoot modern networks.
You will:
- Explain the OSI and TCP/IP Models.
- Explain properties of network traffic.
- Install and configure switched networks.
- Configure IP networks.
- Install and configure routed networks.
- Configure and monitor ports and protocols.
- Explain network application and storage issues.
- Monitor and troubleshoot networks.
- Explain network attacks and mitigations.
- Install and configure security devices.
- Explain authentication and access controls.
- Deploy and troubleshoot cabling solutions.
- Implement and troubleshoot wireless technologies.
- Compare and contrast WAN technologies.
- Use remote access methods.
- Identify site policies and best practices.
Prerequisites
- A typical student taking the CompTIA Network+ course should have a minimum of nine months of professional computer support experience as a PC or help desk technician.
- To ensure your success in this course, you should possess basic Windows® and Linux® user skills and a fundamental understanding of computer and networking concepts.
Target Audience
This course is intended for entry-level computer support professionals with a basic knowledge of computer hardware, software, and operating systems who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of networking concepts and acquire the required skills to prepare for a career in network support or administration, or who wish to prepare for the CompTIA Network+ certification. CompTIA Network+ is the first certification that IT professionals specializing in network administration and support should earn. Network+ is aimed at IT professionals with job roles such as network administrator, network technician, network installer, help desk technician, and IT cable installer.
This course is also designed for students who are seeking the CompTIA Network+ certification and who want to prepare for the CompTIA Network+ N10-009 Certification Exam.
Certification
CompTIA Network+
Exam
N10-009 Exam
Accreditation
Post class completion, students can appear for the CompTIA Network+ N10-009 exam.
Course Outline
- Topic A: Explain OSI Model Layers
- Topic B: Explain the TCP/IP Suite
- Topic A: Explain Media Types and Access Methods
- Topic B: Deploy Ethernet Standards
- Topic C: Configure and Monitor Network Interfaces
- Topic A: Install and Configure Hubs and Bridges
- Topic B: Install and Configure Switches
- Topic C: Compare and Contrast Network Topologies
- Topic D: Compare and Contrast Network Types
- Topic A: Configure IPv4 Addressing Components
- Topic B: Test IP Interfaces with Command Line Tools
- Topic C: Configure IPv4 Subnets
- Topic D: Configure Private and Public IPv4 Addressing Schemes
- Topic E: Configure IPv6 Addressing Components
- Topic F: Configure DHCP Services
- Topic A: Explain Characteristics of Routing
- Topic B: Install and Configure Routers
- Topic A: Explain the Uses of Ports and Protocols
- Topic B: Use Port Scanners and Protocol Analyzers
- Topic C: Explain the Use of Name Resolution Services
- Topic D: Configure DNS and IPAM Services
- Topic A: Explain the Uses of Network Applications
- Topic B: Explain the Uses of Voice Services and Advanced Networking Devices
- Topic C: Explain the Uses of Virtualization and Network Storage Services
- Topic D: Summarize the Concepts of Cloud Services
- Topic A: Monitor Network Interfaces and Logs
- Topic B: Explain Network Troubleshooting Methodology
- Topic C: Troubleshoot Common Network Services Issues
- Topic A: Summarize Common Networking Attacks
- Topic B: Explain the Characteristics of VLANs
- Topic C: Explain the Characteristics of NAT and Port Forwarding
- Topic A: Install and Configure Firewalls and Proxies
- Topic B: Explain the Uses of IDS/IPS and UTM
- Topic A: Explain Authentication Controls and Attacks
- Topic B: Explain the Uses of Authentication Protocols and Directory Services
- Topic C: Explain the Uses of Port Security and NAC
- Topic D: Implement Network Device Hardening
- Topic E: Explain Patch Management and Vulnerability Scanning Processes
- Topic A: Deploy Structured Cabling Systems
- Topic B: Deploy Twisted Pair Cabling Solutions
- Topic C: Test and Troubleshoot Twisted Pair Cabling Solutions
- Topic D: Deploy Fiber Optic Cabling Solutions
- Topic A: Install and Configure Wireless Technologies
- Topic B: Troubleshoot Wireless Performance Issues
- Topic C: Secure and Troubleshoot Wireless Connectivity
- Topic A: Compare and Contrast WAN Core Service Types
- Topic B: Compare and Contrast WAN Subscriber Service Types
- Topic C: Compare and Contrast WAN Framing Service Types
- Topic D: Compare and Contrast Wireless and IoT WAN Technologies
- Topic A: Use Remote Access VPNs
- Topic B: Use Remote Access Management Methods
- Topic A: Manage Networks with Documentation and Diagrams
- Topic B: Summarize the Purposes of Physical Security Devices
- Topic C: Compare and Contrast Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Concepts
- Topic D: Identify Policies and Best Practices
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