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CompTIA Network+

Length: 5 Days    Cost: $3,500 + GST    Version: Network+

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About this Course

This 5-day course is intended for those wishing to qualify with CompTIA Network+ Certification. Network+ is a foundation-level certification designed for IT professionals with around 1 year's experience whose job role is focused on network administration.

This course will teach you the fundamental principles of installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network technologies and help you to progress a career in network administration. It will prepare you to take the CompTIA Network+ exam by providing 100% coverage of the objectives and content examples listed on the syllabus



Prerequisites

Ideally, you should have successfully completed the "CompTIA A+ Support Skills" course, achieved CompTIA A+ certification, and have around 9-12 months' experience of networking support or IT administration. It is not necessary that you pass the A+ exams before completing Network+ certification, but it is recommended.

Regardless of whether you have passed A+, it is recommended that you have the following skills and knowledge before starting this course:

  • 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.

At Course Completion

On course completion, you will be able to:

  • Describe the features of different network protocols and products for LANs, WANs, and wireless networks.
  • Understand the functions and features of TCP/IP addressing and protocols.
  • Identify threats to network resources and appropriate security countermeasures.
  • Install and configure network cabling and appliances.
  • Manage, monitor, and troubleshoot networks.

Course Outline


Module 1 / Topologies and Infrastructure

Topologies and the OSI Model

• Key Features of Networks

• Clients and Servers

• Network Topologies

• The OSI Model

• Physical Layer

• Data Link Layer

• Network Layer

• Transport Layer

• Upper Layers

• OSI Model Summary

Ethernet

• Transmission Media

• Signaling and Modulation

• Media Access Control

• Ethernet Frames

• Legacy Ethernet Standards

• Modern Ethernet Standards

• MAC Addressing

• Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)

• Protocol Analyzers

• Labs

• Configuring a Network Adapter

• Using Hyper-V

• ARP and Packet Analysis

Hubs, Bridges, and Switches

• Hubs and Bridges

• Switches

• Managing Switches

• Switch Interface Configuration

• Virtual LANs (VLAN)

• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)

• Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Infrastructure and Design

• Network Infrastructure Implementations

• Planning an Enterprise Campus Network

• Planning a SOHO Network

• Planning an Industrial Control System

• TCP/IP Protocol Suite

Module 2 / Addressing and Routing

Internet Protocol

• Internet Protocol Address Format

• Subnet Masks

• ipconfig / ifconfig

• IP Routing Basics

• ICMP and ping

• Labs

• IP Address Configuration

IPv4 Addressing

• IPv4 Addressing Schemes

• Subnetting and Classless Addressing

• Planning an IPv4 Addressing Scheme

• Public Internet Addressing

• Multicast and IGMP

• Labs

• IP Addressing Schemes

DHCP and APIPA

• IPv4 Address Autoconfiguration

• Configuring DHCP

• Labs

• Configuring DHCP Clients and Servers

• Configuring DHCP in Windows

• Configuring DHCP in Linux

IPv6 Addressing

• IPv6 Address Format

• IPv6 Addressing Schemes

• IPv6 Address Autoconfiguration

• Migrating to IPv6

• Labs

Routing

• Routing Basics

• Routing Algorithms and Metrics

• Routing Protocols

• Administrative Distance and Route Redistribution

• IPv4 and IPv6 Internet Routing

• High Availability Routing

• Installing and Configuring Routers

• Routing Troubleshooting Tools

• Labs

• Configuring Routing

Module 3 / Troubleshooting and Management

Transport Protocols

• Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)

• User Datagram Protocol (UDP)

• TCP and UDP Ports

• netstat

• Labs

• TCP and Port Scanning

Name Resolution

• Host Names and FQDNs

• Domain Name System (DNS)

• Configuring DNS Servers

• nslookup and nbtstat

• Labs

• Name Resolution

• Configuring DNS

Troubleshooting

• Troubleshooting Procedures

• Identifying the Problem

• Establishing a Probable Cause

• Establishing a Plan of Action

• Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues

• Troubleshooting Configuration Issues

• Troubleshooting Internetworking

• Troubleshooting Services

Applications and Services

• TCP/IP Services

• Web Services (HTTP / HTTPS)

• File Transfer Services (FTP / TFTP / SMB)

• Email Services (SMTP / POP / IMAP)

• Voice Services (VoIP and VTC)

• Real-time Services Protocols

• Quality of Service

• Packet Shapers

• Load Balancers

• Multilayer Switches

• Labs

• Configuring Email Services

Management and Monitoring

• Performance Monitoring

• Network Monitoring Utilities

• Logs

• Analyzing Performance Metrics

• Simple Network Management Protocol

• Remote Administration Tools

• Labs

• Performance Testing and Monitoring

• Monitoring and Management Tools

Cloud and Virtualization

• Virtualization Technologies

• Storage Area Networks (SAN)

• Cloud Computing

Module 4 / Installation

Network Sites

• Wiring Distribution

• Rack Systems

• Safety and ESD

• Power Management

• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

• Physical Security Controls

• Fire Prevention and Suppression

Installing Cable

• Twisted Pair Cable (UTP / STP / ScTP)

• Twisted Pair Connectors

• Wiring Tools and Techniques

• Cable Testing and Troubleshooting

• Other Copper Cable Types

• Fiber Optic Cable and Connectors

• Interface and Media Converters

• Troubleshooting Fiber Cable Issues

Installing Wireless Networks

• Wireless Standards (IEEE 802.11)

• Wireless Network Topologies

• Wireless Site Design

• Site Surveys and Antenna Placement

• Troubleshooting Wireless Links

WAN Technologies

• Wide Area Networks (WAN)

• Telecommunications Networks

• Modern Telecommunications Networks

• Packet Switched WAN Services

• Local Loop Services

• Wireless WAN Services

Remote Access

• Remote Access Services (RAS)

• Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

• PPTP and SSL VPNs

• IP Security (IPsec)

• Remote Access Servers

• Installing Remote Access Links

• Troubleshooting WAN Issues

Module 5 / Security

Vulnerabilities and Threats

• Security Basics

• Social Engineering

• Network Reconnaissance

• Wireless Security

• Network Attack Strategies

• Denial of Service

Security Appliances

• Network Segmentation

• Zones and Access Control Lists (ACL)

• Network Address Translation (NAT)

• Basic Firewalls

• Advanced Firewalls

• Proxies and Gateways

• Anti-malware Software

• Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

Labs

• Configuring Certificate Services, HTTPS, and FTPS

• Configuring a NAT Firewall

Authentication

• Authentication Technologies

• Cryptographic Hash Functions

• NTLM and Kerberos

• RADIUS and TACACS+

• PAP, CHAP, and EAP

• Wi-Fi Authentication

• Endpoint Security

• Network Access Control

• Mobile Device Management

• Troubleshooting Authentication and ACLs

• Labs

• Authentication Methods and VPNs

Incident Response

• Business Continuity Concepts

• IT Contingency Planning

• Disaster Recovery Planning

• Training

• Incident Response Procedures

• Forensic Procedures

• Collection of Evidence

Change and Configuration Management

• Change and Configuration Management

• Documentation

• Procedures and Standards

• Employee Policies

• Patch Management

• Backup Plans and Policies

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