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Proxy Servers
In CompTIA's Network+ 2014 certification; you will learn how to install and configure a proxy server to provide security and filtering to clients. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how proxy servers operate and how they protect internal networks through caching and filtering.
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Intrusion Detection and Prevention
In preparation for the CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; you'll cover the use of intrusion detection system (IDS) and an intrusion prevention system (IPS); to protect networks from malicious attacks. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how an IDS and an IPS operate to protect networks from viruses and attacks by hackers.
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Security Policy
CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification covers the Security Policies and procedures that are put in place in IT operations. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates common security policies; as well as regulatory factors and procedures that should be in place for all IT operations.
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Network Access Control
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your knowledge of the Network Access Control (NAC) security solution that allows only devices that comply with a business-defined policy access to the network. In this video; David Bigger discusses controlling access with NAC; pre- and post-admission NAC; as well as NAC remediation and quarantine strategies.
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Wireless Signals
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification covers your knowledge of Wireless Signals. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how to install and configure wireless LAN infrastructure; and implement the appropriate technologies in support of wireless capable devices.
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IPv4 Addressing
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your skills as a network technician; including your ability to work with IPv4 addressing. A unique IP address enables a host on an internal or external network to communicate with other connected hosts. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the structure of an IPv4 address; dotted decimal and CIDR notation; address classes; and APIPA.
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VPN Protocols
In preparing for the CompTIA Network+ 2014 exam; you'll learn about the security protocols that are used to create a secure framework for virtual private networks (VPNs). In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how VPN protocols; like IP security (IPsec); Secure Socket Layer (SSL); and Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP); can create a secure framework for VPN access.
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Authentication
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your skills as a network technician to implement different authentication protocols. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates different types of authentication protocols.
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VLAN Configuration
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification covers the VLAN Configuration which allows you to configure a switch correctly. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the configuration of a VLAN switch using the appropriate features.
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Quality of Service
CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification requires that you have an understanding of the importance of Quality of Service (QoS) in determining the success of a converged network. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the significance of QoS in a converged network and how it is used to prioritize voice packets access to resources and provide acceptable levels of voice service quality.
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Network Address Translation
In CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; you can use IP gateways to translate private network addresses into valid Internet addresses. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates different implementations of Network Address Translation (NAT); such as static NAT (SNAT) and Dynamic NET (DNET).
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Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your knowledge of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates Resiliency; the Contingency Plan; and the Recovery Plan.
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Wireless Antennas
When preparing for the CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; you will need to know about wireless antennas and their function. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the types of wireless antennas; such as directional and omni-directional; the uses of Multi User; Multi Input; Multi Output (MU-MIMO); and the 802.11ac wireless specification.
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Dynamic Routing
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your skills as a network technician; including your ability to work with dynamic routing. Dynamic routing adjusts routes automatically according to topology or changes in traffic. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF; IS-IS; and BGP; hybrid protocols; route summarization; and route distribution.
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Spanning Tree Protocol
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your knowledge of the Spanning Tree Protocol; which prevents redundant links from causing traffic loops. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how to use this protocol to correctly configure switches.
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Routing Overview
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your skills as a network technician; including your ability to work with routing and routing loops. Routers get information on their network connections from routing tables. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the uses of routing tables; default routes; how routing loops occur; and how to diagnose routing loops using the traceroute command.
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Resolving Connectivity Issues
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability to troubleshoot and resolve local area network (LAN) connectivity issues. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates protocols that can be used to prevent the network being flooded with broadcast traffic.
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Acceptable Use Policies
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your knowledge of Acceptable Use Policies and how they are used to mitigate network security risks by defining personal computer usage. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how an Acceptable Use Policy is used to define an organization's network usage and the consequences of violating the policy.
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Access and Remote Access Devices
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification covers the use of network devices like wireless access points (APs) and virtual private network (VPN) concentrators to connect WiFi devices to a wired network. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how access and remote access network devices provide a connection between WiFi devices and wired networks; like a local area network (LAN).
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Access Lists
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your skills as a network technician; including your ability to configure an access control list (ACL). ACLs allow or deny traffic in a file system or a computer network. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates access control lists for computer networks.
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Adding and Removing Mobile Devices
CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your knowledge of on-boarding and provisioning mobile devices in a network; while recognizing the value and key challenges associated with a bring your own device (BYOD) policy. In this video; David Bigger discusses the benefits of mobile devices in the workplace; securing networked mobile devices; the pros and cons of BYOD; and wireless connectivity issues.
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Address Scopes
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your skills as a network technician; including your ability to work with address scopes. Address scopes refer to the type of addressing supported; such as unicast and multicast. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates address scopes; their effects on broadcast and collision domains; and how to break up these domains to optimize network performance.
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Alerts and Syslog
In CompTIA Network+ 2014; you can report events that happen on your computer to a system log. In this video; David Bigger uses a Syslog server to collect logging and reporting information from different computers.
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Analyzing Network Interface Data
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your network management skills; including your ability to analyze network interface data from monitoring and performance tools. In this video; David Bigger discusses link state monitoring; interface monitoring; monitoring interface speeds; and the effects of duplex mismatch.
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Anti-malware
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability to implement network hardening techniques including anti-malware. Anti-malware software protects against a range of malicious material; including viruses and Trojans; and allows the quarantine and removal of malware. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates anti-malware concepts in greater detail.
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Attack Surface
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability to reduce the attack surfaces of networks. The attack surface of a network host or device refers to the ways it can be compromised. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates typical network attack surfaces and how they can be reduced.
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Attack Techniques
Part of the CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification requires an understanding of how various network attacks occur and how to guard against them. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates some of these attacks; including brute force attacks; session hijacking; man-in-the-middle attacks; VLAN hopping; and social engineering.
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Autonomous Systems
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your skills as a network technician; including your ability to work with autonomous systems. An autonomous system is a collection of routers in a single technical domain. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates autonomous systems; the protocols they use; routing decisions; and the use of autonomous system numbers.
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Broadband Standards
The CompTIA Network+ certification covers the deployment of cable modems subject to the DOCSIS broadband standard. In this video; David Bigger discusses the cable modem and the DOCSIS broadband standard's roles in a broadband distribution network.
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Bus and Ring Networks
In CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; you will discover various Network Topologies. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates Bus and Ring Networks; highlighting the benefits and challenges associated with each type of topology.
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Cable Testing
For the CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; it’s imperative to be able to test cables that join all the computers in your network together. Cables range in material from copper to optical fibre. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the use of various cable testers to ensure the operational integrity of these cables.
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Change Management Approval Process
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification will assess your understanding and application of the required steps in the change management approval process. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the steps of the change management approval process; and what actions are required for each step.
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Change Management Change Notifications
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification will assess your knowledge of the considerations regarding the issue of change notifications; within the change management process. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates when; to whom; and why change notifications should be issued.
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Change Management Change Requests
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification will assess your understanding of the change management change request; and the considerations involved when handling these change requests. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates why a change request may be issued; and the areas that may require attention when handling change requests.
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Change Management Documentation
For the CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; it is essential that you understand the documentation requirements during the change management process. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how to implement documentation during the change management process.
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Change Management Maintenance Windows
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification requires that you understand the application of maintenance windows within the change management process. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how maintenance windows are used during the change management process.
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Client-Server and Peer-to-Peer Networks
CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses how networks can be configured as Client-Server Networks and Peer-to-Peer Networks. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates these network configurations; comparing and contrasting them.
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Cloud Computing Deployment Models
In preparation for the CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; you need to be able to distinguish between the different cloud computing deployment models and how they are dependent on organizational structure and the provisioning location. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates public; private; hybrid; and community cloud service deployment models.
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Network Transmission Systems
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your knowledge of the basic characteristics of a network transmission system; including the signaling methods; speed; and access methods. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates broadband; baseband; factors that influence speed; and the Carrier Sense Multiple Access (CCMA) methods used in network topologies.
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Network Utilization Analysis
In CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; there are times when you may encounter problems with the flow of traffic on your network. In this video; David Bigger uses a bottleneck example to discuss how this sort of problem slows down network traffic.
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Network Virtualization
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability as a network technician to understand network virtualization. Network virtualization allows you to consolidate multiple physical networks into a virtual network. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the advantages of implementing network virtualization and the technologies that support it.
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OSI Host Layers
For the CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; you are required to have an understanding of the OSI host layers; their functions; and communication technologies that they are composed of. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how the transport; session; presentation; and application layers and their functions contribute to network communication.
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OSI Media Layers
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification covers the 7 conceptual layers in the OSI model; which serves as a networking framework. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the characteristics of Layer 1 and Layer 2 of the OSI model.
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OSI Network Layer
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification will assess your knowledge of the OSI network layer and its functions; including routing; and IP addressing. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the functions of the OSI network layer; and how they contribute to network communication.
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Performance and Load Balanced Networks
The CompTIA Network + 2014 certification will assess your knowledge of network load balancing and segmentation; as a means of reducing network congestion and improving performance. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how network segmentation and network load balancing can be applied to improve network performance.
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Personal Area Networks
For CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; you can have a Personal Area Network (PAN) set up for an individual person to transmit data between devices like computers; cell phones; PDAs; mobile devices; and tablets. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how to use Near Field Communication (NFC) to make mobile payments with a phone.
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Physical Access Door Security
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your skills as a network technician; including your ability to implement a physical security plan to protect a network. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates various ways of managing physical access to help you improve network security.
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Physical Monitoring
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your skills as a network technician to implement physical monitoring to secure a network closet or computer room. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates various ways of securing network closets in your workplace.
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Physical Security; Locks and Guards
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability to implement physical security controls to protect access to a building; a data center; or a network closet. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates various physical security controls to protect access to a network closets and computer rooms in the workplace.
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Physical Wireless Issues
In preparation for the CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; you need to be aware of the physical wireless networking issues that might occur and how to circumvent them. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how to avoid physical wireless issues.
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Placement and Assembly Issues
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability to troubleshoot and resolve common copper cable issues; including placement and assembly issues. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates common issues that may arise with twisted pair cabling; as well as the placement of data and power cables.
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Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint Networks
In CompTIA Network+ 2014; you can use two different types of network topologies: Point-to-Point; which are simple WAN connections linking two network routers together; and Point-to-Multipoint; which connect one main network router to three or more network routers. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates these two types of network topologies and discusses when they would be most useful.
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Port Forwarding
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your skills as a network technician; including your ability to enable port forwarding. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how port forwarding can be utilized to allow external users to access services that are being run on a private network.
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Port-based Network Access Control
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification requires you to have a technical understanding of Port-Based Network Access Control (PNAC) and its application in device authentication. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how PNAC is used for device authentication.
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Private Addressing
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your skills as a network technician; including your ability to work with private addressing. Private IP addresses are used in an internal network. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates private address ranges and using address translation to replace a private address with a public address so that an internal host can access the Internet.
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Protocol Analyzers
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability to use a protocol analyzer to provide detailed statistics for network protocols and enhance protection against malicious activity. In this video; David Bigger uses the Wireshark network protocol analyzer to capture packets from a live network connection; and examines the protocol information.
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Protocol Based Attacks
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your knowledge of Protocol Based Attacks. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) and outlines common network vulnerabilities within this program.
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Real Time Network Communication Services
In preparing for CompTIA's Network+ 2014 certification; you'll learn about the real-time communication services within a unified communication solution that allow users to exchange information instantly or with minimal latency. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the real time services that provide a consistent unified user-interface and user-experience across multiple devices and media types.
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Registered Ports and Protocols
In preparing for the CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; you need to be familiar with registered ports; which fall within a range from 1;024 to 49;151. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the purpose of registered ports; focusing on some common ones.
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Remote Access Servers
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification covers the use of authentication; authorization; and accounting (AAA) services to provide a secure framework for remote connections. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how AAA services like Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS); Terminal Access Controller Access Control System Plus (TACACS+); and Kerberos provide AAA services for remote access connections.
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Resolving Configuration Issues
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability to troubleshoot and resolve local area network (LAN) configuration issues. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates common interface misconfigurations that you may encounter as a network technician.
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Resolving DHCP and DNS Issues
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability to troubleshoot and resolve DHCP and DNS issues. DHCP issues often manifest as Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) while DNS issues typically present as an inability to connect to internet hosts. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how to troubleshoot DHCP and DNS issues.
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Resolving Hardware Issues
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability to troubleshoot and resolve common hardware issues. Hardware issues are indicated when a functioning device ceases to function without configuration change; making these issues relatively easy to identify. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how to resolve common hardware issues.
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Resolving Misconfiguration Issues
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability to troubleshoot and resolve local area network (LAN) misconfiguration issues. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates common misconfiguration issues on LANs.
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Resolving NIC Teaming Issues
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability to troubleshoot and resolve Network Interface Card (NIC) Teaming issues. NIC Teaming provides failover and load balancing; and runs in either active-active or active-passive mode. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how to resolve NIC Teaming issues.
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Route Availability
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your skills as a network technician; including your ability to work with route availability. Route availability refers to building in fault tolerance so that network hosts can access the Internet quickly; at any time. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates route availability and how to build in fault tolerance using router protocols.
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Route Troubleshooting
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability to examine routing paths and pinpoint TCP/IP-related issues using network command-line utilities. In this video; David Bigger uses the command-line interface to demonstrate the network diagnostic capabilities of tracert and pathping; while highlighting the differences between these two utilities.
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Routers and Access Points
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification covers Routers and Access Points. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how to install and configure wireless LAN infrastructure; and implement the appropriate technologies in support of wireless capable devices.
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Routing Metrics
In CompTIA's Network+ 2014 certification you will learn about the different routing metrics that are combined by the router to calculate an optimal route for your traffic. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the terminology relating to the basics of routing concepts and protocols used in these routing metrics.
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Secure Protocols
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability to implement network hardening techniques; including security protocols. Many insecure protocols which rely on plaintext have secure extensions or versions; such as HTTPS; SSH; SFTP; SNMPv3; IPSEC; and hash functions. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates these features in greater detail.
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Securing Switch Ports
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability to implement network hardening techniques; including securing switch ports. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates key techniques in securing switch ports; including DHCP snooping; Dynamic ARP Inspection; MAC filtering; and VLAN assignment.
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Cloud Computing Service Models
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your understanding of the various cloud computing service models and how they are used to provide access to cloud resources via networking and Internet protocols. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the features and uses of the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS); Platform as a Service (PaaS); and Software as a Service (SaaS) models.
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Company Internet Policies
In preparing for the CompTIA Network+ 2014 exam; you need to be familiar with Internet user policies; which protect the user and the organization. In this video; David Bigger discusses the importance of company Internet policies.
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Compromised Systems on the Network
When preparing for the CompTIA Network + 2014 examination; you will be expected to know about the ways your systems on the network can be compromised. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how an attacker can compromise system security or even take control of your network and use it for their purposes.
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Computer Numbering Systems
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your knowledge of the numbering systems that are frequently used by computers to represent digital values. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how computers convert a decimal value into a binary representation; before discussing the octal and hexadecimal numbering systems used by the Internet Protocol within networks.
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Computer System Update Scope
In preparing for the CompTIA Network+ 2014 exam; you will learn that it is important to keep track of the scope of the updates and feature changes that are released for your computer system. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the scope of system updates and how these updates affect your environment.
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Computer System Updates
In preparation for the CompTIA Network+ 2014 exam; you need to know how to keep your computer system updated in order to keep it running as smoothly and efficiently as possible. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the different types of updates that you can run on your system to keep it up to date and prevent security vulnerability.
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Configuring DHCP
In CompTIA Network+ 2014; you can configure DHCP for use on your network. In this video; David Bigger uses the New Scope Wizard to configure the scope; default gateway; address pools; leases; reservations; DNS; and the WINS server.
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Configuring DNS
In CompTIA Network+ 2014; you will need to know how to configure the Domain Name Server (DNS). In this video; David Bigger uses the Configure a DNS Server option to configure forward and reverse lookup zones.
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Configuring Network Access Control on Edge Devices
The CompTIA Network + 2014 exam tests your knowledge on how to configure network access control on edge devices. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the ways in which you can protect your WAN edge devices against unsolicited traffic and security threats.
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Consumer and SOHO WAN Technologies
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 examination can assess your technical knowledge relating to current and past consumer and SOHO WAN technologies; including dial-up; ISDN; the different DSL variants; and cable broadband. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates and compares how these different technologies operate.
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Copper Network Cables
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 examination assesses your knowledge of copper network cables; of which twisted pair cabling is the most common. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the performance categories of twisted pair network cables; as well as Shielded Twisted Pair versus Unshielded Twisted Pair.
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Copper Network Connectors
In CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; you may need to know how to add a connector or registered jack connection on your shielded or unshielded twisted pair. In this video; David Bigger uses the RJ48 for T1s and ISDN connections over twisted pair cabling.
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Creating a Log in Performance Monitor
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability to create a log in performance monitor. Performance monitor displays a range of performance information and counters can be used to configure the information displayed. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how logs can be created in performance monitor to save counter configuration.
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Crosstalk and Interference
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification covers interference or crosstalk between network cables. This interference occurs especially when placed close to devices that emit electromagnetic interference or EMI. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how electromagnetic interference affects network cables and their signal strength.
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Customer Premises Equipment
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification covers the troubleshooting of Customer Premises Equipment (CPE). In this video; David Bigger discusses issues related to Customer Premises Equipment.
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Denial of Service
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 assesses your knowledge of Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks. A Denial-of-Service attack is an attack that makes a service; resource; device; or link unavailable because it’s being inundated with data. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the different type of Denial-of-Service (Dos) attacks you may encounter.
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Documenting the Network
CompTIA's Network+ 2014 certification assesses the network technicians understanding of the value of network documentation and the various elements that require documenting to provide information to service providers as well as providing backup in the event of a catastrophic network failure. In this video; David Bigger describes the documentation types; as well as documenting IP addresses; procedures; and policies.
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Downgrading a Computer System
For the CompTIA Network+ 2014 exam; you need to be aware that updates or patches can cause system instabilities. In such cases; it is possible to downgrade the computer. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates this concept in both Windows and Linux.
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Electrical and Static Safety
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification covers electrical and static Safety; which is needed to ensure your safety while working on computer hardware. In this; video David Bigger demonstrates the effects of static electricity and how to stay grounded.
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Emergency Procedures
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability to implement appropriate policies and procedures; including those relating to emergency procedures. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the policies and procedures required in the event of emergencies.
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Encapsulation and De-Encapsulation in Network Communications
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your knowledge of the data encapsulation and de-capsulation processes; involved in data transmission through the host layers of the OSI model. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how the data encapsulation and de-capsulation processes are used in network data transmission.
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Environment Monitoring
In CompTIA Network+ 2014; monitoring temperatures and humidity is important for the proper functioning of your networking environment. In this video; David Bigger uses the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to send an alert when the temperature gets too high or too low.
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Ethernet Standards
The CompTIA Network+ certification covers the deployment of appropriate Ethernet LAN technologies in a given scenario. In this video; David Bigger discusses the media; data rates; and distances catered for by different Ethernet LAN technologies.
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Fiber Equipment Issues
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the fiber equipment used to provide an interface between network devices and fiber cables. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how to troubleshoot fiber optic transceiver modules and the importance of maintaining clean fiber connections.
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Fiber Limitations
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your understanding of the physical nature and limitations of fiber optic cable in being able to troubleshoot and resolve common fiber cable issues. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the differences between single mode and multimode fiber; the influence of attenuation; and the effects of bend radius on cable performance.
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Fiber Media Converters
For the CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; it's important that you have an understanding of the different fiber media converters currently used to bring fiber broadband to the desktop. These include fiber to Ethernet; fiber to coax; and fiber to fiber. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how these fiber media converters are applied; as well as the benefits of each.
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Fiber Mismatch Issues
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability to troubleshoot and resolve fiber mismatch issues resulting from splicing dissimilar fiber optic cables. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the fiber mismatch loss that occurs when coupling single mode fibers with multimode fibers; core diameter mismatch; and connector loss.
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Fiber Network Cables
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification covers different types of fibers; such as Single Mode Fiber (SMF) and Multimode Fiber (MMF). In this video; David Bigger compares SMF and MMF and discusses fiber connectors.
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Fiber Network Connectors
In CompTIA Network+ 2014; you need to be aware that there are over 100 fiber connector types and each has a couple of different characteristics. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how to use the Straight Tip (ST) connector for single-mode connections.
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Fiber WAN Technologies
CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification requires that you have an understanding of the methods of action and uses of fiber WAN technologies; including SONET; DWDM; and CWDM. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how SONET; DWDM; and CWDM are used to transmit data.
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Fire Suppression and HVAC Systems
Preparation for the CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification involves an understanding of fire suppression and Heating; Ventilation; and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems; which allow you to put out fires efficiently and with minimal damage to equipment. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the basics of fire suppression and HVAC systems.
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Firewall Placement
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your technical knowledge of the placement and application of firewalls in network security. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the different locations that firewalls can be installed; and how this placement affects network security.
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Firewall Rules
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability to allow or disallow access to network resources by implementing a specific set of firewall rules as part of a network's security solution. In this video; David Bigger uses a command-line interface to configure a Network Access Control List (ACL) and apply the ACL to a serial interface.
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Firewall Types
For the CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; you are required to have a technical understanding of the currently available firewall technologies; and their applications. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates these firewalls; and how they are applied in network security.
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Firewalls and Content Filters
In preparation for the CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; you'll learn that hardware and software firewalls protect a network from untrusted connections. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how hardware and software firewalls apply rules set by the system administrator to secure the network against untrusted connections.
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Forensic Evidence and Data Handling
Preparation for the CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification involves understanding the concept of eDiscovery and its different stages. You are also required to understand the correct procedure to handle forensic evidence and evidentiary data. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates electronic discovery and the correct method to handle forensic evidence and data.
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Forensic Procedures
When preparing for the CompTIA Network + 2014 examination; you will be expected to know about forensic procedures. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the procedures that need to be followed subsequent to a breach in security.
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Forensic Reporting
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your knowledge of Forensic Reporting; which allows you to write an intuitively detailed report. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates basic forensic concepts you will need to be familiar with.
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Frame Relay and ATM
In the CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; your understanding of the characteristics and applications of network technologies; including Frame Relay and Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM); can be assessed. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the features and applications of the Frame Relay and ATM WAN technologies.
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Guest and Quarantine Networks
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability to perform Network Access Control (NAC) remediation for noncompliant systems. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates ways in which a client that is blocked from the network can be made compliant through remediation.
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Host- and Network-Based Firewalls
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your skills as a network technician; including your ability to install and configure a basic firewall to control the ingress and egress of network traffic. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates host- and network-based firewalls that protect networks traffic.
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Incident Management
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your knowledge on cyber security and incident management. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how to detect and deal with intentional and unintentional data breaches and ways to prevent data breaches.
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Industrial and Legacy Networks
The CompTIA+ Network 2014 certification assesses your knowledge and understanding of the industrial and legacy networks. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the applications; considerations; and benefits of using industrial and legacy networks.
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Industrial Control Systems
For CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; you can set up control and monitoring systems for your industry. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how to use the Distributed Control Systems (DCS) to send data or commands to the Programmable Logical Controllers (PLCs) and Remote Terminal Units (RTUs).
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Insecure Communications
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your skills as a network technician; including your ability to secure network communications. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the risks of insecure protocols and unencrypted information for network communications.
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Installation Safety
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability to implement appropriate policies and procedures; including those relating to installation safety. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates installation safety policies relating to areas such as lifting equipment; rack installation; and placement and tool safety.
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Internet Connection Testing
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability to test your Internet connection's upload and download speed using an online service. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how two popular free online services measure the upload and download data rates of a visitor's Internet connection against a server in a specified geographical location.
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IPv4 Subnetting
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your skills as a network technician; including your ability to work with subnets. Subnets redefine the network portion to lengthen the mask beyond the default classful mask. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how a subnet mask works and how to borrow bits to extend the network portions of the IPv4 address space.
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IPv6 Addressing
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your skills as a network technician; including your ability to work with IPv6 addressing. IPv6 expands the address space to resolve the limitations of IPv4. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the 128-bit IPv6 address structure; address compression; autoconfiguration; EUI-64; and Tunnelling 6to4. He also discusses the unicast; multicast and anycast address types.
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LANs; MANs and WANs
For CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; you can connect devices to form a Local Area Network (LAN); Wide Area Network (WAN); or a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN). In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how to use LANs to provide connectivity for devices in the same local region; WANs for dispersed sites; and MANs for devices in the same city.
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Security Policies
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification covers the standard approach used to implement the appropriate security related policies in an organization. In this video. David Bigger demonstrates how security policies are used to specify network access rules for consenting individuals or groups within an organization in order to protect company assets.
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Segmentation for Security and Compliance
For the CompTIA Network + 2014 certification; it's necessary for you to have an understanding of the applications of segmentation for security and compliance purposes. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how segmentation is applied in relation to security as well as compliance.
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Server Rack Systems
In preparing for the CompTIA Network+ 2014 examination; you need to familiarize yourself with server rack systems. Racks must be placed strategically so that servers may operate at optimal levels. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how to select server racks and where and how to position them correctly.
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Service Set Identifiers
Preparation for the CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification requires an understanding of Service Set Identifiers (SSIDs) and the functionality they provide. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how an SSID operates and the role it plays in authentication.
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Short and Open Cables
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability to troubleshoot connectivity issues causes by cables that have shorted out or are open cables. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how to resolve issues with electrical shorts and open cables.
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Single Points of Failure
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 assesses your knowledge on Single Points of Failure and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the three main types of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems that are available to you.
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SNMP Network Management
A big part of preparing for CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification is the ability to extract and manage information from all connected devices; which can be done with the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). In this video; David Bigger demonstrates SNMP network management; including how to monitor and maintain network devices.
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Standard Business Documents
In preparing for the CompTIA Network+ exam; you need to be familiar with the standard business documents. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the Service Level Agreement (SLA); Memorandum of Understanding (MOU); Master Lease Agreement (MLA); and Statement of Working (SOW) documents.
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Storage Area Networks and Network Attached Storage
CompTIA's Network+ 2014 certification assesses your understanding of storage area network (SAN) and network attached area storage (NAS) technologies and their ability to provide different but complimentary solutions for network storage. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the characteristics and implementation of a SAN and its networking devices; before highlighting the key features of a NAS solution.
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Structured Cabling
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification covers structured cabling in relation to the intermediate distribution frame and main distribution frame. You should also be familiar with cabling terms such as grommets; wire looms; racks; enclosures; and cable trays. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the basics of structured cabling.
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Switch Interface Configuration
When preparing for the CompTIA Network + 2014 examinations; you will need to be familiar with configuration on the Switch Interface. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the processes involved with Switch Interface configuration and the protocols used.
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Switch Management
When preparing for the CompTIA Network+ 2014 examinations you need to develop an understanding of what is involved with switch management when dealing with Ethernet or LANs. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates switch management; focusing on authentication methods.
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Test Networks
The CompTIA Network + 2014 certification assesses your understanding of how and why test networks are utilized. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates different types of test networks; as well as how they are configured and applied; without interrupting the production system.
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The TCP/IP Suite
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your knowledge of commonly used protocols in the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol suite. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the characteristics of the TCP and UDP protocols that work at the transport layer of the TCP/IP suite.
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Transceiver and Connector Issues
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability to troubleshoot and resolve common copper cable issues; including transceiver and connector issues. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how to identify and resolve common copper cable issues.
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Troubleshooting – Creating a Plan of Action
For the CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification exam; after you have tested and proven your theory to the cause of a problem; you need to initiate a plan of action. Creating a plan is crucial as resolutions may affect other critical systems. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the elements required when formulating a plan to resolve network issues.
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Troubleshooting – Establishing the Cause
In preparation for CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; you can use the top down OSI approach to establish the cause of a problem when troubleshooting. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how to get to the root cause of a problem.
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Troubleshooting – Identifying the Problem
For the CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; you need know how to gather information to troubleshoot and identify computer problems. You also need to know which questions to ask to find out what the issues are. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how to identify and troubleshoot a computer problem.
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Troubleshooting – Implementing a Solution
For CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; you will need to be aware that solution implementation is not necessarily carried out by the party that discovered the issue. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how to go about implementing an IT solution while considering all factors that affect that resolution.
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Troubleshooting – Testing a Theory of Cause
In CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; it’s key for you to be able to test the theory of what a cause of a problem can be. You will need to determine the steps that have to be taken once a theory has been proven. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how to test a theory once a cause has been established.
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Troubleshooting Authentication Issues
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification requires you to have an understanding of the types and causes of the common network authentication issues that can arise; and how to troubleshoot these issues. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how common authentication issues can arise; and how to troubleshoot them.
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Troubleshooting Internet Connectivity Issues
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification covers the troubleshooting of internet connectivity issues. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how to detect and identify issues with Internet connectivity.
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Troubleshooting Network Attacks
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability to block Denial of Service (DoS) attacks against local area networks (LANs). In this video; David Bigger demonstrates common network attacks and how they can be prevented.
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Troubleshooting Routing Issues
For the CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; you need to be able to troubleshoot routing issues; using the Split Horizon technique. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how Split Horizon can be employed to avoid routers that loop information to one another.
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Unified Communications Devices
In CompTIA's Network+ 2014 certification; you'll learn about the different unified communication (UC) devices that allow you to integrate multiple real time communication services within a consistent unified solution. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates UC devices; UC gateways; and how unified communication technologies are applied to cross-media services.
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Voice Networks
In CompTIA's Network+ 2014 certification; you will learn about the convergence of analog and digital network lines and cables; and be introduced to how routing voice over a digital line works. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the principles of unified communications between digital data cables and analog phone lines.
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VoIP and Video Communications
In preparing for the CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; you'll learn about the various Voice over IP (VoIP) and video communication elements that make up a unified communication technology solution. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the coexistence of telephone; video; and data communication within a converged network service.
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VPN Topologies
Part of the CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification includes learning about how network services like virtual private networks (VPNs) provide secure connectivity across unsecure network domains through encryption. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how different VPN topologies like site-to-site; host-to-site; and host-to-host VPNs provide secure connectivity across unsecure network domains; like the Internet.
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Vulnerability Patching
In preparation for the CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; you will become aware of the importance of using patches to reduce the vulnerability of your system. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates vulnerability patches; their function; and where to find them.
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Vulnerability Scanning and Penetration Testing
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 assesses your knowledge of Vulnerability Scanning and Penetration Testing. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how ethical hacker – someone who assesses an organization's security network by hacking into it with the consent of the organization – uses vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
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WAN Switching
For the CompTIA Network+ 2014 examination; you are required to have an understanding of the characteristics and benefits of the different types of WAN technology networks. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates and compares Circuit Switched Networks; Packed Switch Networks; PPP; MPLS; and Metro Ethernet.
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Web Services
In preparing for the CompTIA Network+ 2014 exam; you'll learn about how web services or software components interoperate over the web in the cloud. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how web services applications can be built from the software components that interoperate in the cloud.
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Well Known Ports and Protocols
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification covers a range of ports and their protocols. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates some of the more well-known ports and their protocols.
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WiFi Analyzers
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 assessment will evaluate your technical ability and understanding of WiFi analyzers; used when planning or surveying a WiFi network. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the uses of WiFi analyzers.
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Wireless Attacks
The CompTIA Network + 2014 exam covers what happens in wireless attacks and how to detect and deal with them. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the various ways that your wireless network environment can be compromised.
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Wireless Capacity Issues
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification will assess your technical knowledge of wireless capacity; and the technology and device related considerations that can cause capacity related decreases in signal. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates some of the common troubleshooting areas relating to issues with wireless capacity.
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Wireless Configuration Issues
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability as a network administrator in being able to identify and resolve common wireless issues when configuring a wireless network installation. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates some of the issues related to wireless access points and how to avoid connectivity problems by implementing commonly used wireless configuration protocols and technologies.
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Wireless Connection Types
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification covers Wireless Connection Types. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how to install and configure wireless LAN infrastructure; along with the appropriate technologies that support wireless capable devices.
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Wireless Devices
When preparing for the CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; you are required to know about the various wireless devices that are available and their connectivity options. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the various mobile device options that are available; such as cell phones; laptops; tablets; gaming devices; and media devices; and discusses their connection types.
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Wireless LAN Standards
The CompTIA Network+ certification covers the deployment of appropriate wireless standards in a given scenario. In this video; David Bigger discusses the properties of the IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n and ac wireless standards.
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Wireless LANs
For CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; you can connect your mobile devices to a wireless local area network (WLAN). In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how to use Carrier Sense Multiple Access and Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA) technology to avoid data collisions on a WLAN by allowing only one device to communicate at a time.
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Wireless Security
CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your skills as a network technician; including your ability to configure wireless local area network (WLAN) security. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the evolution of WLAN security.
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Wireless Signal Issues
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification will assess your knowledge of technical issues relating to wireless signal; and your ability to troubleshoot these issues. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates some of the common causes of signal attenuation and interference; and how these considerations apply when planning a network.
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Wireless Standards Issues
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification covers the standards you need to be aware of when dealing with wireless issues. The standards provide guidelines on how to implement wireless connectivity. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the various standards for wireless devices and the ranges in frequencies that they occupy.
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Wireless Surveying Tools
In CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; many potential sources could cause interference with WiFi signals. In this video; David Bigger uses specialized site survey tools to determine the exact coverage of applications and solve coverage issues with software packages that include troubleshooting features.
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Wireless Topologies
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification requires an understanding of the various wireless topologies that are available. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the various wireless topologies you may encounter; including ad hoc mode; infrastructure mode; and wireless mesh.
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Wireless WAN
CompTIA Network+2014 certification requires you to have an understanding of the benefits; limitations; and operational approaches behind the currently available Wireless WAN technologies. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates and compares satellite; cellular; and radio-based technologies.
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Wiring Standards
The CompTIA Network+ certification covers appropriate wiring connectivity standards in a given scenario. In this video; David Bigger discusses the structure of unshielded twisted-pair cable as straight-through or crossover cable in terms of the TIA/EIA-568-A and TIA/EIA-568-B standards.
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Leased Lines
CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification requires you to have an understanding of leased line technologies and their application in creating connections between branches of an organization in different places. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how leased lines are utilized to create connections of different speeds between two different locations.
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Load Balancing and Traffic Shaping
In preparing for the CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; you'll learn about network devices like load balancers; which are used to balance traffic across wide area network (WAN) links and web server farms. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how load balancers can be used for bandwidth aggregation and link redundancy to shape traffic.
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MAC Addressing
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your skills as a network technician; including your ability to work with MAC addressing. A unique MAC address is coded into every network interface card. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how MAC addresses can be filtered so that they do not propagate through the internal network; which adds a layer of security.
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Malicious Software and Users
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability to detect malicious software and users. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how to identify malware and prevent its spread on a local area network (LAN).
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Managed and Unmanaged Switches
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your knowledge of Managed and Unmanaged Switches. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the differences between the two and how they are able to follow specifically configured rules.
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Managing Configuration Backup and Archives
CompTIA's Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability as a network administrator to understand network configuration management processes and to possess the necessary skills to organize and maintain configuration backups and archives. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the importance of backing up configuration information; archiving configuration data; and restoring network devices using archived configuration data.
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Managing Configuration Baselines
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your understanding of baselines in network configuration management. A baseline is an agreed upon description of network attributes that serve as a reference point for defining changes. In this video; David Bigger describes the use of baselines; the automation of server configuration baselines; and how to remediate non-compliant devices.
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Materials Safety
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability to implement appropriate policies and procedures; including those related to material safety. When working with items such as the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS); you make encounter materials that can be harmful if handled incorrectly. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how policies should address these possible dangers.
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Medianets
In CompTIA Network+ 2014; a medianet is an architecture optimized for media applications. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how to use the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) to create; modify; and terminate sessions consisting of several media streams.
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Mesh and Star Networks
In CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; Mesh and Star Networks are popular and more effective than simpler infrastructures like the Bus Network. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the benefits of using a Star Network with a switch to manage multiple device connectivity; and discusses the various types of Mesh Networks; and their pros and cons.
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Modulation in Network Communications
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your knowledge of modulation techniques; used to transfer information quickly and efficiently in a network communications environment. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how modulates signals are carried and converted using multiplexing and time-division multiplexing (TDM).
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Network Access Control Agents
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your skills as a network technician; including your ability to implement Network Access Control (NAC) agents. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how different NAC agents can be used to verify the compliance of end devices attempting to connect to a network.
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Network Access Control Posture Assessment
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability to perform Network Access Control (NAC) posture assessment. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates posture assessment for a NAC server; which uses a checklist of requirements to scan client computers for compliance with security policy criteria.
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Network Baselining
In CompTIA Network+ 2014; you can create a baseline as a point-in-time reference for performance of devices or networks. In this video; David Bigger uses a baseline to compare the utilization of the network; bandwidth; hard drive; CPU; memory; and paging file.
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Network Cabling Tools
CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your knowledge of the essential network cabling tools and their functions. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates these tools; including cable crimpers; punchdown tools; wire strippers; cutters; OTDR; and cable certifiers; and how they are used.
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Network Command Line Tools
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability to perform network troubleshooting tasks from the command line; using the available command line tools. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how to use the ipconfig; netstat; ping; nslookup; and arp commands to help solve network issues.
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Network Compatibility Requirements
In preparing for the CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; you'll learn about the compatibility requirements built into network technologies that allow older devices to perform reliably in an ever-changing environment. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the inherent backward-compatibility features of wired networks; WAN links; Wi-Fi; and cellular networks.
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Network Controllers
In CompTIA's Network+ 2014 certification; you will learn about computer network interface cards; and be introduced to how network cards work. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how network interface cards work and how they connect you to the internet.
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Network Device Updates
In preparing for the CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; you need to be familiar with the use of firmware updates to prevent unauthorized access to your system. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates firmware and why it's important to maintain firmware and anti-virus updates.
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Network Environmental Requirements
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your knowledge of the networks environmental requirements necessary in maintaining a reliable IT infrastructure. In this video; David Bigger describes the potential hazards of electromagnetic interference (EMI); as well as power cable and wireless interference considerations in a networked environment.
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Network Equipment and Cable Labeling
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification covers the importance of labeling your cabling and network equipment in order to identify all the parts. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how to label network components correctly.
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Network Hardware Requirements
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your ability to recognize the common hardware requirements and possess an understanding of the factors that need to be considered when implementing the hardware in a basic network. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the basic network device types; before discussing the important factors that determine how they are deployed within a network environment.
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Network Policies
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification covers the implementation of network policies used to provide network administration personnel with a definition of authorization and connection rules for an organization's network. In this video; David Bigger discusses best practices related to defining addressing and network access protocols in a typical network policy.
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Network Power Distribution Management
Network power distribution management is an important part of the CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification. You need to be familiar with power converters; circuits; power inverters; and power redundancy. In this; video David Bigger demonstrates the basics of network power distribution management.
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Network Repeaters; Switches and Routers
In the CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification for network technicians; you'll cover how network repeaters; switches and routers send information to ports and devices in a network. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how network devices like repeaters; switches and routers regulate the flow of information and maintain network stability.
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Network Security Requirements
In CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification; it is of utmost importance to take cyber security precautions to protect networks. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the network security requirements you will need to be able to implement; such as using private IPs for internal hosts; anti-malware products; firewalls; and access control lists; as well as physical security used to protect servers.
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Network Services – TCP vs. UDP
The CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification assesses your knowledge of the functions and appropriate applications of the TCP and UDP transport layer protocols. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates the uses; benefits; and limitations of the TCP and UDP protocols.
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Network Traffic Monitoring
CompTIA Network+ 2014 certification prepares you to use a wide range of helpful network traffic monitoring protocols and analyzers. In this video; David Bigger demonstrates how to use network traffic monitoring systems; such as packet and protocol analyzers; wireshark; packet sniffers; and port scanners.
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