Instruction Method: Instructor-led
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Overview
This course is intended for entry-level computer support professionals with a basic knowledge of computer hardware, software and operating systems who wish to prepare for the CompTIA Network+ Exam. It is also suitable for those 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.
Audience Profile
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 N10-007). A typical student taking the CompTIA® Network+® (Exam N10-007) 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.
Learning Objectives:
In this course, you will describe the major networking technologies and systems of modern networks, and configure, manage, and troubleshoot modern networks.
You will:
– Identify basic network theory concepts and major network communications methods.
– Describe bounded network media.
– Describe unbounded network media.
– Identify the major types of network implementations.
– Identify TCP/IP addressing and data delivery methods.
– Analyze routing and switching technologies.
– Identify the components of a TCP/IP implementation.
– Analyze network security.
– Implement network security.
– Identify the components of a WAN implementation.
– Identify the components used in cloud computing and virtualization.
– Identify the components of a remote network implementation.
– Manage networks.
– Troubleshoot network issues.
Prerequisites
None. It is highly recommended to achieve A+ Certification first.
Course Outline
Course Outline
1 – NETWORK THEORY
Network Types Network Standards and the OSI Model Data Transmission Methods
2 – BOUNDED NETWORK MEDIA
Copper Media Fiber Optic Media Bounded Network Media Installation
3 – UNBOUNDED NETWORK MEDIA
Wireless Networking Wireless Network Devices and Components Implement Wireless Technology Internet of Things
4 – NETWORK IMPLEMENTATIONS
Physical Network Topologies Logical Network Topologies Ethernet Networks Network Devices
5 – TCP/IP ADDRESSING AND DATA DELIVERY
The TCP/IP Protocol Suite IPv4 Addressing Default IP Addressing Schemes Create Custom IP Addressing Schemes IPv6 Addressing
6 – ROUTING AND SWITCHING
Switching Network Packet Routing Static and Dynamic IP Routing VLANs
7 – TCP/IP IMPLEMENTATION
Configure IP Addresses Naming Services TCP/IP Utilities Common TCP/IP Protocols
8 – NETWORK SECURITY ANALYSIS
Introduction to Network Security Network Security Policies Physical Security Common Network Attacks
9 – NETWORK SECURITY IMPLEMENTATION
Authentication Access Control Port, Service, and Protocol Security Wireless Network Security Patches and Updates Mitigation Techniques
10 – WAN INFRASTRUCTURE
WAN Basics WAN Connectivity Methods WAN Transmission Technologies VoIP
11 – CLOUD AND VIRTUALIZATION TECHNIQUES
Virtualization Technologies Network Storage Technologies Cloud Computing
12 – REMOTE NETWORKING
Remote Network Architectures Remote Access Networking Implementations Virtual Private Networking
13 – NETWORK MANAGEMENT
Monitor Networks Document the Network Establish Baselines Optimize Network Performance Ensure Business Continuity
14 – TROUBLESHOOTING NETWORK ISSUES
Network Troubleshooting Methodology Network Troubleshooting Tools Troubleshoot Wired Connectivity and Performance Issues Troubleshoot Wireless Connectivity and Performance Issues Troubleshoot Network Service Issues