Audience
CompTIA Network+ validates the technical skills needed to securely establish, maintain and troubleshoot the essential networks that businesses rely on. This course is for those who would like to increase their knowledge and understanding of networking concepts and gain the required skills to prepare for a career in network support or administration. The course focuses on the CompTIA Network+ exam (N10-008) objectives.
Prerequisites
It is not necessary that you pass the CompTIA A+ Certification exams before completing Network+ certification, but it is recommended.
Regardless of whether you have passed A+, it is recommended that you have the following skills and knowledge before starting this course:
- Configure and support PC, laptop, mobile (smartphone / tablet), and print devices.
- Know basic network terminology and functions (such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, switches, routers).
- Configure and manage users, groups, and shared resources in a simple SOHO network.
- Understand the use of basic access control measures, such as authentication, security policy, encryption, and firewalls.
- Understand TCP/IP addressing, core protocols and troubleshooting tools.
Duration
5 days. Hands on.
The exam can be taken on day 5 of the course, or scheduled for a later date if required.
Course Objectives
The CompTIA Network+ course is designed to help you prepare for the N10-008 exam. Taking this course will help you prepare for the certification. On completion, delegates will be able to describe the major networking technologies, systems, skills, and tools in use in modern networks.
Unlike other vendor-specific networking certifications, CompTIA Network+ prepares candidates to support networks on any platform. CompTIA Network+ is the only certification that covers the specific skills that network professionals need. Other certifications are so broad, they don’t cover the hands-on skills and precise knowledge needed in today’s networking environments.
What Skills Will You Learn?
- Networking Fundamentals
- Explain basic networking concepts including network services, physical connections, topologies and architecture, and cloud connectivity.
- Network Implementations
- Explain routing technologies and networking devices; deploy ethernet solutions and configure wireless technologies.
- Network Operations
- Monitor and optimize networks to ensure business continuity.
- Network Security
- Explain security concepts and network attacks in order to harden networks against threats.
- Network Troubleshooting
- Troubleshoot common cable, connectivity, and software issues related to networking.
Course Content
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
Explain common security concepts.
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.