Overview:
The CompTIA Network+ (Exam N10-006) course
builds on your existing user-level knowledge and experience with personal
computer operating systems and networks to present the fundamental skills and
concepts that you will need to use on the job in any type of networking career.
If you are pursuing a CompTIA technical certification path, the CompTIA A+
certification is an excellent first step to take before preparing for the
CompTIA Network+ certification.
The CompTIA Network+ (Exam N10-006)
course can benefit you in two ways. It can assist you if you are preparing to
take the CompTIA Network+ examination (Exam N10-006). Also, if your job duties
include network troubleshooting, installation, or maintenance, or if you are
preparing for any type of network-related career, it provides the background
knowledge and skills you will require to be successful.
Course
Objectives:
In this course, you will describe the major
networking technologies and systems of modern networks, and be able to
configure, manage, and troubleshoot modern networks.
You will:
Identify basic network theory concepts and major network
communications methods.
Describe bounded network media.
Identify unbounded network media.
Identify the major types of network implementations.
Identify TCP/IP addressing and data delivery methods.
Implement routing technologies.
Identify the major services deployed on TCP/IP networks.
Identify the infrastructure of a WAN implementation.
Identify the components used in cloud computing and
virtualization.
Describe basic concepts related to network security.
Prevent security breaches.
Respond to security incidents.
Identify the components of a remote network implementation.
Identify the tools, methods, and techniques used in managing a
network.
Describe troubleshooting of issues on a network.
Target
Student:
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 (Exam N10-006). A typical student taking the
CompTIA Network+ (Exam N10-006) course should have a minimum of nine
months of professional computer support experience as a PC or help desk
technician. Networking experience is helpful but not mandatory; A+
certification or equivalent skills and knowledge is helpful but not mandatory.
Prerequisites:
To ensure your success in this course, you
will need basic Windows end-user computer skills. To meet this prerequisite,
you can take either of the following LogicalCHOICE courses, or have equivalent
experience:
Using Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows 8 Transition from Windows 7
In addition, we highly recommend that you
hold the CompTIA A+ certification, or have equivalent skills and knowledge. You
may want to take the LogicalCHOICE course CompTIA A+ : A Comprehensive
Approach (Exams 220-801 and 220-802) to gain those skills and knowledge.
Course Content
Lesson
1: Network Theory
Topic A: Networking
Overview
Topic B: Network
Standards and the OSI Model
Topic C: Network
Types
Topic D: Identify
Network Configurations
Topic E: Data
Transmission Methods
Lesson
2: Bounded Network Media
Topic A: Copper
Media
Topic B: Fiber
Optic Media
Topic C: Bounded
Network Media Installation
Topic D: Noise
Control
Lesson
3: Unbounded Network Media
Topic A: Wireless
Networking
Topic B: Wireless
Network Devices and Components
Topic C: Install a
Wireless Network
Lesson
4: Network Implementations
Topic A: Physical
Network Topologies
Topic B: Logical
Network Topologies
Topic C: Ethernet
Networks
Topic D: Network
Devices
Topic E: VLANs
Lesson
5: TCP/IP Addressing and Data Delivery
Topic A: The
TCP/IP Protocol Suite
Topic B: IPv4
Addressing
Topic C: Default
IP Addressing Schemes
Topic D: Create Custom
IP Addressing Schemes
Topic E: IPv6
Address Implementation
Topic F: Delivery
Techniques
Lesson
6: Routing
Topic A: Enable
Static Routing
Topic B: Implement
Dynamic IP Routing
Lesson
7: TCP/IP Services
Topic A: Assign IP
Addresses
Topic B: Domain
Naming Services
Topic C: TCP/IP
Commands
Topic D: Common
TCP/IP Protocols
Lesson
8: WAN Infrastructure
Topic A: WAN
Basics
Topic B: WAN
Connectivity Methods
Topic C: WAN
Transmission Technologies
Topic D: Unified
Communication Technologies
Lesson
9: Cloud and Virtualization Technologies
Topic A: Virtualization
Topic B: SAN
Implementations
Topic C: Cloud
Computing
Lesson
10: Network Security Basics
Topic A: Introduction
to Network Security
Topic B: Vulnerabilities
Topic C: Threats
and Attacks
Topic D: Authentication
Methods
Topic E: Encryption
Methods
Lesson
11: Preventing Security Breaches
Topic A: Physical
Security Controls
Topic B: Network
Access Controls
Topic C: Install
and Configure Firewalls
Topic D: Harden
Networks
Topic E: Intrusion
Detection and Prevention
Topic F: Educate
Users
Lesson
12: Responding to Security Incidents
Topic A: Incident
Management and Response
Topic B: Basic
Forensic Concepts
Lesson
13: Remote Networking
Topic A: Remote
Network Architectures
Topic B: Remote
Access Networking Implementations
Topic C: Virtual
Private Networking
Topic D: VPN
Protocols
Lesson
14: Network Management
Topic A: Network
Monitoring
Topic B: Configuration
Management Documentation
Topic C: Network
Performance Optimization
Lesson
15: Troubleshooting Network Issues
Topic A: Network
Troubleshooting Models
Topic B: Network
Troubleshooting Utilities
Topic C: Hardware
Troubleshooting Tools
Topic D: Common
Connectivity Issues
Topic E: Troubleshoot
Security Configuration Issues
Topic F: Troubleshoot
Security Issues
Appendix
A: Mapping Course Content to the CompTIA Network+ Exam
Appendix
B: Network Fault Tolerance and Disaster Recovery
Appendix
C: Planning and Implementing a SOHO Network
Appendix
D: Legend for Icons Used in Network+ Figures
