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Prepares for N10-005
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About this title

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CompTIA Network+ validates the knowledge and skills of networking professionals. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification that recognizes a technician’s ability to describe the features and functions of networking components and to install, configure and troubleshoot basic networking hardware, protocols and services. This practical “hands-on” 5-day course will teach students the fundamental principles of installing and supporting networks.

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On course completion, students will be able to:

Describe the features of different network protocols and products for LANs, WANs, and wireless networks
Understand the functions and features of TCP/IP addressing and protocols
Identify threats to network resources and appropriate security countermeasures
Install and configure network cabling and appliances
Manage, monitor, and troubleshoot networks

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Certification track

This course will prepare students to take the N10-005 CompTIA Network+ Certification exam, for the objectives released in December 2011.

The CompTIA Network+ credential proves knowledge of networking features and functions and is the leading vendor-neutral certification for networking professionals. Worldwide, more than 325,000 individuals are CompTIA Network+ certified and 21% of IT staff within a random sampling of US organizations within a cross section of industry verticals hold Network+ Certification. Network+ is mandated or recommended by organizations such as Apple, Cisco, HP, Ricoh, the U.S. State Department, and U.S. government contractors such as EDS, General Dynamics, and Northrop Grumman.

Target audience

This course is intended for new or intending network support technicians wishing to qualify with CompTIA Network+ Certification. It is also suitable for experienced technicians who require an industry-backed credential that validates their skills and knowledge. This course will particularly benefit students pursuing a career in network support, in job roles such as network administrator, network technician, network installer, help desk technician and IT cable installer.

Course prerequisites

Students should meet the following criteria prior to attending the course:

Taken and passed both CompTIA A+ Certification exams or have equivalent knowledge and experience
Six months to one year of post-A+ Certification support experience.
Extensive experience of supporting end-users and PC-based systems

Course contents

The course consists of two volumes, with a study volume, containing indexed notes and review questions, and a companion volume, containing exam objectives mapping, exam information, practical labs, answers to review questions, and a comprehensive glossary. The course also comes with two online practice exams and a prerequisites test.

An instructor edition of the course is available with margin notes and tips for the trainer. Free access to course resources on gtslearning’s trainer portal (www.gtstrainer.com) is also available. gtstrainer hosts setup guides and data, PowerPoint slides, timetables, and extra exam information.

Module 1 – Network Media and Devices

Topologies and the OSI Model • Key Features of Networks • Network Topologies • The OSI Model
• TCP/IP Protocol Suite

Cabling and Connectors • Selecting Network Cable • Twisted Pair Cable (UTP / STP / ScTP) •
Coaxial Cable • Fiber Optic Cable • Repeaters • Media Converters • Serial Cable

Ethernet • IEEE 802 Standards • Media Characteristics • Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) • MAC Addressing •
Network Adapters • Protocol Analyzer

Bridge and Switches • Hubs • Bridges • Switches • Virtual LANs (VLAN) • Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)

Module 2 – Addressing and Routing

Internet Protocol • Internet Protocol Basics • Configuring TCP/IP • IP Routing Basics • ICMP

Addressing Schemes • IP Addressing Schemes • Creating Subnets • Internet Addressing

DHCP and APIPA • Static versus Dynamic IP Addressing • Configuring DHCP

IPv6 • IPv6 Address Format • IPv6 Addressing Schemes

Routing • Routing Basics • Routing Algorithms and Metrics • Routing Protocols • Installing and Configuring Routers • Routing Troubleshooting Tools • Internet Group Management Protocol

Module 3 – Network Applications

Transport Protocols • Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) • User Datagram Protocol (UDP) •
TCP/IP Ports • Port Scanners

Name Resolution • Host Names • Name Resolution Methods • Configuring DNS Servers • Name
Resolution Troubleshooting

Web Services • TCP/IP Services • World Wide Web (HTTP) • File Transfer Protocol (FTP) •
Network Time Protocol (NTP)

Communication Services • Email (SMTP / POP3 / IMAP) • Conferencing and VoIP Protocols

WAN Technologies • WAN Basics • Telecommunications Networks • Packet-switched WAN Services • Local Loop Services • Installing Modems

Remote Access • Remote Connectivity Protocols • Virtual Private Networks • Remote Access
Servers

Module 4 – Network Security

Security Fundamentals • Security Basics • Social Engineering • Malware • Network Attack
Strategies • Policies and Procedures • Device Security • Training

Security Appliances • Secure Network Topologies • Network Address Translation • Firewalls and Proxy Servers • Intrusion Detection Systems • Vulnerability Assessments and Pentests

Authentication • Authentication Technologies • Encryption and PKI • Authentication Protocols • Network Access Control

Installing Wireless Networks • Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11) • Setting Up a Wireless Network • Wireless Security • Wireless WANs

Module 5 – Management, Monitoring, Troubleshooting

Configuration Management • Configuration Management Concepts • Documentation

Installing Wired Networks • Planning a SOHO Network Installation • Wiring Standards • Wiring Distribution • Cable Testing Tools

Deploying Virtual Networks • Virtualization Technologies • Virtual Platform Applications • Cloud Computing

Monitoring and Management Tools • Performance Management Appliances • Network Monitoring Utilities • Simple Network Management Protocol • Remote Administration Tools

Network Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting Procedures • Troubleshooting Common Connectivity
Scenarios

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