Course Description
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
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
