CompTIA Network+ (N10-008)

Objectives

• Next step in your IT career growth after completing CompTIA A+ certification.
• A trusted certification that enterprise level employers are looking for.
• Validate your skills to design, deploy configure, troubleshoot, and optimize physical and virtualized networks.
• Prove your ability to support and administer network devices such as switches and routers
• Show your ability to secure networks, apply standards and protocols.
• Essential gateway certification required for IT career growth.

Audience

• Junior IT Professionals in a technical support role who wish to advance their career in IT.
• Network administrators, network technicians, network installers, help desk technicians or IT cable installers.
• Individuals aspiring to become network and system engineers as a gateway towards further specialized certifications.

Prerequisites

• Before starting your journey to become CompTIA Network+ certified, we recommend that you meet the following prerequisites:

Prior to starting Network+ exam preparation

• CompTIA A+ certification.
• 1 Year experience in a technical IT role.

Prior to taking the CompTIA Network+ exam:

• Completion of our CompTIA Network+ training program.
• At least 9 to 12 months of networking hands-on experience in the lab or field.
• Thorough understanding of all topics detailed in the exam objectives.

Course Outline

Curriculum:

Building upon your CompTIA A+ certification, the Network+ certification curriculum covers the basics of networking, IT infrastructure implementation, network operations, and network security as well as how to maintain a strong network.

Networking Fundamentals

• Compare and contrast the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model layers and encapsulation concepts.
• Explain the characteristics of network topologies and network types.
• Summarize the types of cables and connectors and explain which is the appropriate type for a solution.
• Given a scenario, configure a subnet and use appropriate IP addressing schemes.
• Explain common ports and protocols, their application, and encrypted alternatives.
• Explain the use and purpose of network services.
• Explain basic corporate and datacenter network architecture.
• Summarize cloud concepts and connectivity options.

Network Implementations

• Compare and contrast various devices, their features, and their appropriate placement on the network.
• Compare and contrast routing technologies
• and bandwidth management concepts.
• Given a scenario, configure and deploy common Ethernet switching features.
• Given a scenario, install and configure the appropriate wireless standards and technologies.

Network Operations

• Given a scenario, use the appropriate statistics and sensors to ensure network availability.
• Explain the purpose of organizational documents and policies.
• Explain high availability and disaster recovery concepts and summarize which is the best solution.

Network Security

• Compare and contrast common types of attacks.
• Given a scenario, apply network hardening techniques.
• Compare and contrast remote access methods and security implications.
• Explain the importance of physical security.

Network Troubleshooting

• Explain the network troubleshooting methodology.
• Given a scenario, troubleshoot common cable connectivity issues and select the appropriate tools.
• Given a scenario, use the appropriate network software tools and commands.
• Given a scenario, troubleshoot common wireless connectivity issues.
• Given a scenario, troubleshoot general networking issues.

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NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS

• Overview
• OSI Model
• OSI and TCP-IP Models
• Encapsulation
• Network Topologies
• Network Types
• Virtualization
• Service Provider Links
• Copper Cables and Connections
• Fiber Cables and Connections
• Ethernet Standards
• Cable Management
• IP Addressing Schemes and Contexts
• IP Addressing IPv4
• IP Addressing Subnetting Basics
• IP Addressing Subnetting Example
• IP Addressing Subnetting Scenarios
• IP Addressing IPv6
• Protocols and Ports
• Network Services
• Network Services DNS
• Datacenter Network Architecture
• Cloud and Networking Concepts

Network Implementations

• Networking and Networked Devices
• Routing and Bandwidth Management
• Ethernet Switching
• Wireless Infrastructure
• Wireless Encryption Standards
• 11 Standards
• Cellular Technologies

NETWORK OPERATIONS

• Performance Metrics
• Interface Statistics
• Device Logs
• SNMP
• Environmental Factors
• Plans and Procedures
• Plans and procedures – BCDR
• Security Policies
• Organizational Documentation
• High Availability and Disaster Recovery

NETWORK SECURITY

• Security Concepts
• Security – Cryptography Basics
• Security – Defense in Depth
• Security – Authentication Methods
• Security – Assessment Types
• Technology-based Attacks
• Remote Connections
• Social Engineering
• Virtual Private Networks
• Physical Security
• Network Hardening – Best Practices
• Network Hardening – Wireless Security

NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING

• Troubleshooting – Identify The Problem
• Troubleshooting – Establish and Test a Theory
• Troubleshooting – Plan and Implement a Solution
• Troubleshooting – Verify System Functionality
• Troubleshooting – Document The Issue
• Cabling Tools
• Cabling Issues
• Network Software Tools
• Troubleshooting With Ping
• IP Addressing Commands
• DNS Troubleshooting Commands
• Route Troubleshooting Commands
• Information Gathering Commands
• Additional Network Commands
• Wireless Network Issues
• Addressing Issues
• Network Service Issues
• Routing and Switching Issues