Course Description
Certification:
The CompTIA® Network+ course is designed to help you prepare for the
N10-005 exam. Taking this course and using this student guide will help
you prepare for the certification. You should also refer to the exam
objectives to see how they map to the course content.
Course Description
Describe the major networking technologies, systems, skills, and tools in use in modern networks.
Target Student:
This course is intended for entry-level computer support
professionals with a basic knowledge of computer hardware, software, and
operating systems to prepare for the
CompTIA® Network+, or 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. A typical student taking up the CompTIA®
Network+ course should have a minimum of nine months or more 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, you will need basic Windows end-user computer
skills. To meet this prerequisite, you can take any one or more of the
following courses, or have
equivalent experience.
In addition, we highly recommend that you have the following equivalent skills and knowledge:
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- identify the basic network theory concepts.
- identify the major network communications methods.
- describe network media and hardware components.
- identify the major types of network implementations.
- identify the components of a TCP/IP network implementation.
- identify TCP/IP addressing and data delivery methods.
- identify the major services deployed on TCP/IP networks.
- identify the components of a LAN implementation.
- identify the infrastructure of a WAN implementation.
- identify the components of a remote network implementation.
- identify the major issues and methods to secure systems on a network.
- identify the major issues and technologies in network security.
- identify network security threats and attacks.
- identify the tools, methods, and techniques used in managing a network.
- describe troubleshooting of issues on a network.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Network Theory
Topic 1A: Networking Terminology
Topic 1B: Network Categories
Topic 1C: Standard Network Models
Topic 1D: Physical Network Topologies
Topic 1E: Logical Network Topologies
Lesson 2: Network Communications Methods
Topic 2A: Data Transmission Methods
Topic 2B: Media Access Methods
Topic 2C: Signaling Methods
Lesson 3: Network Media and Hardware
Topic 3A: Bounded Network Media
Topic 3B: Unbounded Network Media
Topic 3C: Noise Control
Topic 3D: Network Connectivity Devices
Lesson 4: Network Implementations
Topic 4A: Ethernet Networks
Topic 4B: Wireless Networks
Lesson 5: Networking Models
Topic 5A: The OSI Model
Topic 5B: The TCP/IP Model
Lesson 6: TCP/IP Addressing and Data Delivery
Topic 6A: The TCP/IP Protocol Suite
Topic 6B: IP Addressing
Topic 6C: Default IP Addressing Schemes
Topic 6D: Create Custom IP Addressing Schemes
Topic 6E: Implement IPv6 Addresses
Topic 6F: Delivery Techniques
Lesson 7: TCP/IP Services
Topic 7A: Assign IP Addresses
Topic 7B: Domain Naming Services
Topic 7C: TCP/IP Commands
Topic 7D: Common TCP/IP Protocols
Topic 7E: TCP/IP Interoperability Services
Lesson 8: LAN Infrastructure
Topic 8A: Switching
Topic 8B: Enable Static Routing
Topic 8C: Implement Dynamic IP Routing
Topic 8D: Virtual LANs
Topic 8E: Plan a SOHO Network
Lesson 9: WAN Infrastructure
Topic 9A: WAN Transmission Technologies
Topic 9B: WAN Connectivity Methods
Topic 9C: Voice over Data Transmission
Lesson 10: Remote Networking
Topic 10A: Remote Network Architectures
Topic 10B: Remote Access Networking Implementations
Topic 10C: Virtual Private Networking
Topic 10D: VPN Protocols
Lesson 11: System Security
Topic 11A: Computer Security Basics
Topic 11B: System Security Tools
Topic 11C: Authentication Methods
Topic 11D: Encryption Methods
Lesson 12: Network Security
Topic 12A: Network Perimeter Security
Topic 12B: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Topic 12C: Protect Network Traffic Using IPSec
Lesson 13: Network Security Threats and Attacks
Topic 13A: Network-Based Security Threats and Attacks
Topic 13B: Apply Threat Mitigation Techniques
Topic 13C: Educate Users
Lesson 14: Network Management
Topic 14A: Network Monitoring
Topic 14B: Configuration Management Documentation
Topic 14C: Network Performance Optimization
Lesson 15: Network Troubleshooting
Topic 15A: Network Troubleshooting Models
Topic 15B: Network Troubleshooting Utilities
Topic 15C: Hardware Troubleshooting Tools
Topic 15D: Common Connectivity Issues
- Appendix A: Mapping Network+ Course Content to the CompTIA Network+ Exam Objectives
- Appendix B: CompTIA Network+ Acronyms
- Appendix C: Network Fault Tolerance Methods
- Appendix D: Disaster Recovery Planning