CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Network+ is the first certification IT professionals specializing in network administration and support should earn. Network+ helps develop a career in IT infrastructure covering troubleshooting, configuring, and managing networks.

CompTIA Network+ validates the technical skills needed to securely establish, maintain and troubleshoot the essential networks that businesses rely on.

Unlike other vendor-specific networking certifications, CompTIA Network+ prepares candidates to support networks on any platform. CompTIA Network+ is the only certification that covers the specific skills that network professionals need. Other certifications are so broad, they don’t cover the hands-on skills and precise knowledge needed in today’s networking environments.

Audience:

This course is relevant for the following audience:

Junior Network Administrator, Datacenter Support Technician, Network Engineer, System Administrator, NOC Technician, Telecommunications Technician, Cable Technician.

Prerequisites

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

• Passed both CompTIA A+ Certification exams or have 9-12 months knowledge and experience of IT administration
• Be able to configure and support PC, laptop, mobile (smartphone / tablet), and print devices
• Know basic network terminology and functions (such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, switches, routers).
• Configure and manage users, groups, and shared resources in a simple SOHO network.
• Understand the use of basic access control measures, such as authentication, security policy, encryption, and firewalls.

What you will learn

Networking Fundamentals
Explain basic networking concepts including network services, physical connections, topologies and architecture, and cloud connectivity.

Network Implementations
Explain routing technologies and networking devices; deploy ethernet solutions and configure wireless technologies.

Network Operations
Monitor and optimize networks to ensure business continuity.

Network Security
Explain security concepts and network attacks in order to harden networks against threats.

Network Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot common cable, connectivity, and software issues related to networking.

Course outline:

Module 1 - Local Area Networks

• Topologies and the OSI Model
• Ethernet
• Hubs, Bridges, and Switches
• Infrastructure and Design
• Policies and Best Practices 

Module 2 - IP Addressing

• Internet Protocol
• IPv4 Addressing
• IPv6 Addressing
• DHCP and APIPA

Module 3 - Internetworking

• Routing
• TCP and UDP
• Name Resolution and IPAM
• Monitoring and Scanning
• Network Troubleshooting 

Module 4 - Applications and Security

• Applications and Services
• Virtualization, SAN, and Cloud Services
• Network Security Design
• Network Security Appliances
• Authentication and Endpoint Security

Module 5 - Operations and Infrastructure

• Network Site Management
• Installing Cabled Networks
• Installing Wireless Networks
• Installing WAN Links
• Configuring Remote Access

Certification:

This course will help prepare you to take the CompTIA N10-008 exam

The exam voucher is NOT included in the course fee. 

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