CompTIA Network+ Certification (Exam N10-009)
CompTIA Network+ certification exam covers the latest trends in networking and validates the core skills necessary to establish, maintain, troubleshoot and secure networks in any environment, preparing learners for a rewarding career in networking and cybersecurity. Students gain a wide range of technical and hands-on skills required of today’s early-career network administrators. Network+ is Approved for DoD 8140.03.
Description
Overview
CompTIA Network+ is a global IT certification validating candidates have the core skills necessary to establish, maintain, troubleshoot and secure networks regardless of technology or platform. It is a crucial stepping-stone for early career professionals seeking a high-growth career in networking and cybersecurity, validating a wide range of practical skills needed to harden networks, deploy wired and wireless solutions, and ensure critical network availability.
Network+ is the industry standard for establishing hands-on networking expertise across any environment by aligning with global IT standards and best practices and proves early-career networking professionals have the hands-on and technical skills required to manage network connectivity in any environment, preparing them for the diverse challenges they can expect to face in their IT careers.
CompTIA Network+ represents the latest advancements in networking, covering the most in-demand skills related to network deployment, performance, security, troubleshooting and more. The CompTIA Network+ certification will certify that the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to:
- Establish network connectivity by deploying wired and wireless devices
- Understand and maintain network documentation
- Understand the purpose of network services
- Understand basic datacenter, cloud, and virtual networking concepts
- Monitor network activity, identifying performance and availability issues
- Implement network hardening techniques
- Manage, configure, and troubleshoot network infrastructure
Course Objectives
- Networking Concepts (23% of exam)
- Network Implementations (20% of exam)
- Network Operations (19% of exam)
- Network Security (14% of exam)
- Network Troubleshooting (24% of exam)
Who Should Attend
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 IT professionals specializing in network administration and support should earn and 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.
Course Outline
Lesson 1: Explaining Network Topologies
- Networking Overview
- OSI Model Concepts
- SOHO Networks
- Troubleshooting Methodology
Lesson 2: Supporting Cabling and Physical Installations
- Ethernet
- Copper Cables and Connectors
- Wiring Implementation
- Fiber Optic Cables and Connectors
- Physical Installation Factors
- Cable Troubleshooting
Lesson 3: Configuring Interfaces and Switches
- Network Interfaces
- Ethernet Switches
- Switch Port Configuration
- Switch Troubleshooting
Lesson 4: Configuring Network Addressing
- Internet Protocol Basics
- IP Version 4 Addressing
- IP Version 4 Subnetting
- IP Troubleshooting Tools
- IP Version 6
- IP Troubleshooting
Lesson 5: Configuring Routing and Advanced Switching
- Routing Technologies
- Dynamic Routing Technologies
- Network Address Translation
- Firewalls
- Enterprise Network Topologies
- Virtual LANs
- Routing and VLAN Troubleshooting
Lesson 6: Implementing Network Services
- Transport and Application Layer Protocols
- Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
- APIPA and SLAAC
- DHCP Relay and Troubleshooting
- Domain Name System (DNS)
- DNS Troubleshooting
Lesson 7: Explaining Application Services
- Application Security and Time Synchronization
- Web, File, Print, and Database Services
- Email and Voice Services
- Disaster Recovery and High Availability
Lesson 8: Supporting Network Management
- Organizational Policies and Documentation
- Host Discovery and Monitoring
- Simple Network Management Protocol
- Event Management
- Packet Capture and Analysis
- Traffic Monitoring
Lesson 9: Explaining Network Security Concepts
- Security Concepts
- Network Threats and Attacks
- Spoofing Attacks
- Rogue System Attacks
- Social Engineering
Lesson 10: Applying Network Security Features
- Authentication
- Authorization and Account Management
- Network Hardening
- Switch Security
- Network Security Rules
Lesson 11: Supporting Network Security Design
- Zone-based Security
- Internet of Things
- Physical Security
Lesson 12: Configuring Wireless Networks
- Wireless Concepts and Standards
- Enterprise Wireless Network Design
- Wireless Security
- Wireless Troubleshooting
Lesson 13: Comparing Remote Access Methods
- WAN and Internet Connectivity
- Virtual Private Networks
- Remote Management
Lesson 14: Summarizing Cloud Concepts
- Datacenter and Storage Networks
- Cloud Concepts
- Cloud Networking
- Modern Network Environments
Prerequisites
Recommended experience: CompTIA A+ certification and a minimum of 9-12 months of hands-on experience working in a junior network administrator/network support technician job role.
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