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. CompTIA Network+ is the first certification IT professionals specializing in network administration and support should earn. Network+ is aimed at IT professionals with job roles such as network administrator, network technician, network installer, help desk technician, and IT cable installer.
This course is also designed for students who are seeking the CompTIA Network+ certification and who want to prepare for the CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Certification Exam.
The Official CompTIA® Network+® (Exam N10-008) course can benefit you in several ways:
•If you are preparing for any type of network-related career, it provides the background knowledge and skills you will require to be successful.
•It contains information and procedures that can help you if your job duties include network troubleshooting, installation, or maintenance.
•It can assist you in preparing for the CompTIA Network+ examination (Exam N10-008).
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Prerequisites
A typical student taking the CompTIA Network+ course should have a minimum of nine months of professional computer support experience as a PC or help desk technician. To ensure your success in this course, you should possess basic Windows® and Linux® user skills and a fundamental understanding of computer and networking concepts. You can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking the following official CompTIA courses:
The Official CompTIA® A+® Core 1 (Exam 220-1001)
The Official CompTIA® A+® Core 2 (Exam 220-1002)
Note: The prerequisites for this course might differ significantly from the prerequisites for the CompTIA certification exams. For the most up-to-date information about the exam prerequisites, complete the form on this page: certification.comptia.org/training/exam-objectives.
Detailed Class Syllabus
Table of Contents
Lesson 1: Comparing OSI Model Network Functions
Lesson 2: Deploying Ethernet Cabling
Lesson 3: Deploying Ethernet Switching
Lesson 4: Troubleshooting Ethernet Networks
Lesson 5: Explaining IPv4 Addressing
Lesson 6: Supporting IPv4 and IPv6 Networks
Lesson 7: Configuring and Troubleshooting Routers
Lesson 8: Explaining Network Topologies and Types
Lesson 9: Explaining Transport Layer Protocols
Lesson 10: Explaining Network Services
Lesson 11: Explaining Network Applications
Lesson 12: Ensuring Network Availability
Lesson 13: Explaining Common Security Concepts
Lesson 14: Supporting and Troubleshooting Secure Networks
Lesson 15: Deploying and Troubleshooting Wireless Networks
Lesson 16: Comparing WAN Links and Remote Access Methods
Lesson 17: Explaining Organizational and Physical Security Concepts
Lesson 18: Explaining Disaster Recovery and High Availability Concepts
Lesson 19: Applying Network Hardening Techniques
Lesson 20: Summarizing Cloud and Datacenter Architecture