IT- NETWORK+ CERT PREP
NETWORK+ Certification Prep Track
Preparation for the CompTIA N10-006 Exam
These courses are designed for individual that are seeking to transition into the IT/Network Administration field or who wish to upgrade their job skills and to be trained specifically to take the:
CompTIA Network+ N10-007 Certification Exam
   PREREQUISITS
Though there are no prerequisites for this course we recommend that individuals have knowledge of computer operating system, hardware and software. 
 Expected 
Outcomes
  • Explain basic networking concepts such as the OSI model and the various protocols and applications that are commonly used in networks.
  • Discuss and implement IP addressing, and basic switching and routing concepts on network devices.
  • Understand various networking topologies, types, and technologies, including the implementation of wireless networks.
  • Explain Cloud Computing concepts, network services such as DHCP and DNS, and also recommend the appropriate cabling solution for various network deployments.
  • Identify various networking devices, explain their functions, and in some cases, install and configure such devices (e.g. routers, switches, etc.)
  • Discuss Virtualization as it applies to networking, discuss Network Storage technologies, and also discuss various WAN technologies.
  • Understand appropriate network documentation and business continuity/disaster recovery concepts to aid in the proper operation of networks.
  • Identify network monitoring and management processes along with determining the appropriate remote access method to use in different scenarios.
  • Identify policies and best practices relevant to networks.
  • Explain and implement appropriate authentication, authorization, and accounting controls, including physical and wireless network controls, to improve network security.
  • Discuss various network attacks and mitigation techniques against these attacks.
  • Identify various network troubleshooting methodologies and be able to use appropriate tools to troubleshoot a network.
  • Troubleshoot common network connectivity, performance, and service issues.
  • Understand additional network services such as Power over Ethernet (PoE), DHCP Relay, and Software Defined Networking (SDN).
COURSE
LESSON
S
Module 1-
    Lesson 1
Ports and Protocols and the OSI Model
  • Ports and Protocols
  • OSI Layers
Module 2-
    Lesson 1 
Routing, Switching, & IP Addressing
  • Concepts and Characteristics of Networking
  • Subnetting and Supernetting
 Module 3 
    Lesson 1 Network Topologies and Technologies

  • Network Topologies
  • Wireless Technologies
    Lesson 2 Cloud Concepts, Network Services, & Cabling Solutions
  • Cloud Concepts
  • Network Services
  • Cabling Solutions
 Module 4
     Lesson 1 Networking Devices

  • Types of Networking Devices
  • Advanced Networking
    Lesson 2 Network Storage and Virtualization, & WAN Technologies
  • Network Storage and Virtualization
  • Wide Area Network
Module 5
    Lesson 1
Documentation and Diagrams and Business Continuity

  • Documentation and Diagram Types
  • Disaster Recovery
    Lesson 2 Network Monitoring & Remote Access Methods
  • Scanning, Monitoring, and Patching
  • Remote Access Methods
Module 6
    Lesson 1 Policies and Best Practices
  • Policies and Best Practice Guidelines
    Lesson 2 Security Devices, Wireless Security, & Access Control
  • Physical Security Devices
  • Authentication and Access Control
  • Wireless Security
Module 7
    Lesson 1 Network Attacks & Device Hardening

  • Network Attacks
  • Network Device Hardening
    Lesson 2 Mitigation Techniques
  • Introducing Mitigation Techniques
Module 8
    Lesson 1 Troubleshooting Methodology & Tools

  • Network Troubleshooting
  • Network Troubleshooting Tools
    Lesson 2 Troubleshooting Connectivity & Performance Issues
  • Wired Connectivity Issues
  • Wireless Connectivity Issues
Module 9
    Lesson 1 Troubleshooting Common Network Service Issues

  • Network Service Issues
    Lesson 2 Additional Network Services
  • Network Services
 


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