CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-008) Online Training Course

Course Description The brand new CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Certification is a worldwide recognized qualification which validates the skills of networking professionals. The qualification recognizes a technician's ability to describe the features and functions of network components and to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate and configure basic network infrastructure.This course makes sure the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to implement a defined network architecture with basic network security. Furthermore, a successful candidate will be able to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network devices using appropriate network tools and understand the features and purpose of network technologies. Candidates will be able to make basic solution recommendations, analyze network traffic, and be familiar with common protocols and media types. Example Training Video (Not From This Course) PrerequisitesStudents taking this course should meet the following pre-requisites: CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent experience At least 1 year of experience supporting TCP/IP networks Course Objectives By the end of this course, you will: Describe basic networking concepts Describe network infrastructure and explain how to deploy common network components Describe network operations and explain how to support a production network Describe network security concepts and explain how to implement basic network security Describe network troubleshooting and explain how to use common tools to troubleshoot a network Module 1 – Networking Concepts1.1 Basic NetworkingYou will explain basic networking.Topics: Intro to networking Networking architectures Activity Basic Networking 1.2 OSI ModelYou will explain devices, applications, protocols, and services at their appropriate OSI layers.Topics: Layer 7 – Application Layer 6 – Presentation Layer 5 – Session Layer 4 – Transport Layer 3 – Network Layer 2 – Data Link Layer 1 – Physical Activity Exploring the OSI Model 1.3 Protocols and PortsYou will explain the purposes and uses of ports and protocols.Topics: Protocols and ports overview Activity Examining Protocols and Ports Connection-oriented vs. connectionless Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) User Datagram Protocol (UDP) Activity Comparing TCP and UDP Internet Protocol (IP) Internet Control Messaging Protocol (ICMP) Internet Group Messaging Protocol (IGMP) Activity Examining the Lower Layer Protocols Layer 7 Remote Control Protocols Layer 7 File Transfer Protocols Layer 7 Messaging Protocols Activity Examining Messaging Protocols Layer 7 Web Traffic Protocols Layer 7 Streaming Media Protocols Layer 7 Infrastructure Management Protocols 1.4 SwitchingYou will explain the concepts and characteristics of switching.Topics: Packet-switched vs. circuit-switched networks Properties of Network Traffic Contention Management Activity Creating Collision and Broadcast Domains Interface Properties and Segmentation Activity Creating a Basic Network Segment Switching prt 2 Activity Switching Switching Loop Management Activity Managing Switching Loops VLANs Activity Creating VLANs 1.5 RoutingYou will explain the concepts and characteristics of routing.Topics: ARP Activity Examining ARP IP Addressing Basics Activity Configuring IP Routers Activity Setting Up a Router Routing Basics Activity Adding Static Routes VLAN Routing Activity Routing Between VLANs NAT/PAT Activity Configuring NAT/PAT Routing Protocols Activity Configuring a Routing Protocol Firewalls Activity Configuring Firewalls 1.6 Advanced Switching and Routing ConceptsYou will explain advanced switching and routing concepts.Topics: IPv6 Concepts Activity Exploring IPv6 Performance Concepts Distributed Switching Software-defined Networking 1.7 IP AddressingYou will, given a scenario, configure the appropriate IP addressing components.Topics: Public vs. Private Loopback and Reserved Subnet Mask Default Gateway Virtual IP Subnetting Activity Learning to Subnet Address Assignments 1.8 Network Types and TopologiesYou will compare and contrast the characteristics of network topologies, types and technologies.Topics: Wired Topologies Wireless Topologies Network Types Technologies that Facilitate the Internet Of Things (IoT) (No activity for this chapter) 1.9 Wireless TechnologiesYou will, given a scenario, implement the appropriate wireless technologies and configurations.Topics: Radio Basics 802.11 Standards Wi-Fi Frequencies Wi-Fi Antenna Concepts Bluetooth Cellular Site Surveys Activity Using an RF Spectrum Analyzer 1.10 Cloud ConceptsYou will summarize cloud concepts and their purposes.Topics: Types of Services Cloud Delivery Models Security Implications/Considerations Activity Exploring Cloud Services 1.11 Network ServicesYou will explain the functions of network services.Topics: DNS Service Activity Setting up DNS DHCP Service Activity Setting Up DHCP NTP IPAM Module 2 – Infrastructure2.1 Cabling SolutionsYou will, given a scenario, deploy the appropria