CompTIA Network+ Certification Training (Exam N10-008)

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 site
• IPv4 addressing
• Default IP addressing schemes
• Create custom IP addressing schemes
• IPv6 address implementation

6. Routing and switching

• Switching
• Network packet routing
• Static and dynamic IP routing
• VLANs

7. TCP/IP implementation

• Assign IP addresses
• Naming services
• TCP/IP utilities
• Common TCP/IP protocols

8. Network security analysis

• Introduction to network security
• Network security policies
• Physical security controls
• 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 network implementations
• Virtual private networking

13. Network management

• Monitor networks
• Document the network
• Establish baselines
• Network performance optimization
• 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

• 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

CompTIA recommends (but does not require) 9 months of network-related IT experience.

CompTIA Network+ Certification Prep (N10-007) 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. In particular, the following individuals will benefit from this course:

• IT personnel who need a solid foundation in networking
• Managers and supervisors who must oversee network-related activities
• Individuals interested in pursuing the CompTIA Network+ certification exam N10-007