This course provides students with a CompTIA certification path designed to help them prepare for and pass the CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Certification Exam to become CompTIA Network+ certified. The course aligns to CompTIA Network+ competencies, including network architecture, network operations, network security, troubleshooting, industry standards and practices, and network theory. Additionally, the course offers students CompTIA Network+ practice exams and a CompTIA Network+ exam discount for students who complete the course.

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Course Number: COMPTIA_NET+ Download Course Syllabus

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Course Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

Describe basic network theory concepts
Explain the purposes and uses of ports and protocols
Explain the concepts and characteristics of routing and switching.
Configure the appropriate IP addressing components given a scenario.
Compare and contrast the characteristics of network topologies, types and technologies
Given a scenario, implement the appropriate wireless technologies and configurations
Summarize cloud concepts and their purposes.
Explain the functions of network services.
Understand Infrastructure
Deploy the appropriate cabling solution given a scenario
Determine the appropriate placement of networking devices on a network and install/configure them
Explain the purposes and use cases for advanced networking devices.
Explain the purposes of virtualization and network storage technologies.
Compare and contrast WAN technologies.
Understand Network Operations
Given a scenario, use appropriate documentation and diagrams to manage the network
Compare and contrast business continuity and disaster recovery concepts.
Explain common scanning, monitoring and patching processes and summarize their expected outputs
Given a scenario, use remote access methods.
Identify policies and best practices.
Understand Network Security
Summarize the purposes of physical security devices.
Explain authentication and access controls.
Given a scenario, secure a basic wireless network.
Summarize common networking attacks.
Given a scenario, implement network device hardening.
Explain common mitigation techniques and their purposes.
Understand Network Troubleshooting and Tools
Given a scenario, use the appropriate tool.
Given a scenario, troubleshoot common wired connectivity and performance issues.
Given a scenario, troubleshoot common wireless connectivity and performance issues.
Given a scenario, troubleshoot common network service issues.

Topic	Topic Title	Subtopics	Objectives
1	Network Models	Working with Models The OSI Seven-Layer Model in Action The TCP/IP Model The Tech’s Troubleshooting Tools	Describe how models such as the OSI seven-layer model and the TCP/IP model help technicians understand and troubleshoot networks Explain the major functions of networks with the OSI seven-layer model Describe the major functions of networks with the TCP/IP model
2	Cabling and Topology	Network Topologies Cabling and Connectors Networking Industry Standards - IEEE	Explain the different parts of network topologies Describe the different types of network cabling and connectors Describe the IEEE network standards
3	Ethernet Basics	Ethernet Early Ethernet Networks Expanding and Enhancing Ethernet Networks	Define and describe Ethernet Explain early Ethernet implementations Describe ways to extend and enhance Ethernet networks
4	Ethernet Standards	100-Megabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet Evolutions Beyond Network+	Describe the varieties of 100-megabit Ethernet Discuss copper- and fiber-based Gigabit Ethernet Discover and describe Ethernet varieties beyond Gigabit
5	Installing a Physical Network	Understanding Structured Cabling Installing Structured Cabling NICs Diagnostics and Repair of Physical Cabling	Recognize and describe the functions of basic components in a structured cabling system Explain the process of installing structured cable Install a network interface card Perform basic troubleshooting on a structured cable network
6	TCP/IP Basics	The TCP/IP Protocol Suite CIDR and Subnetting IP Address Assignment	Describe how the TCP/IP protocol suite works Explain CIDR and subnetting Describe the functions of static and dynamic IP addresses
7	Routing	How Routers Work Dynamic Routing Working with Routers	Explain how routers work Describe dynamic routing technologies Install and configure a router successfully
8	TCP/IP Applications	Transport Layer and Network Layer Protocols The Power of Port Numbers Common TCP/IP Applications	Describe common Network and Transport layer protocols Explain the power of port numbers Define common TCP/IP applications such as HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, SSH, email (SMTP, POP3, and IMAP4), and FTP
9	Network Naming	Before DNS DNS Diagnosing TCP/IP Networks	Analyze and configure early name resolution solutions Describe the function and capabilities of DNS Use common TCP/IP utilities to diagnose problems with DNS
10	Securing TCP/IP	Making TCP/IP Secure TCP/IP Security Standards Secure TCP/IP Applications	Discuss the standard methods for securing TCP/IP networks Compare TCP/IP security standards Implement secure TCP/IP applications
11	Switch Features	Virtual Private Networks Switch Management Virtual LANs Multilayer Switches	Describe the features and functions of VPNs Define the capabilities and management of managed switches Configure and deploy VLANs Implement advanced switch features
12	IPv6	IPv6 Basics Using IPv6 Moving to IPv6	Discuss the fundamental concepts of IPv6 Describe IPv6 practices Implement IPv6 in a TCP/IP network
13	WAN Connectivity	Telephony and Beyond The Last Mile Using Remote Access WAN Troubleshooting Scenarios	Describe WAN telephony technologies, such as SONET, T1, and T3 Compare last-mile connections for connecting homes and businesses to the Internet Discuss and implement various remote access connection methods Troubleshoot various WAN scenarios
14	Wireless Networking	Wi-Fi Standards Implementing Wi-Fi Troubleshooting Wi-Fi	Explain wireless networking standards Describe the process for implementing Wi-Fi networks Describe troubleshooting techniques for wireless networks
15	Virtualization and Cloud Computing	Concepts of Virtualization Virtualization Benefits Virtualization in Modern Networks To the Cloud	Describe the concepts of virtualization Explain why PC and network administrators have widely adopted virtualization Describe how virtualization manifests in modern networks Describe the service layers and architectures that make up cloud computing
16	Data Centers	Mobile Network Technologies Deployment Models Scenarios	Explain the capabilities of different mobile networking technologies Describe common deployment schemes for mobile devices Deal with sample security issues with mobile devices
17	Integrating Network Devices	Designing a Basic Network Unified Communication ICS	Explain the concepts of basic network design Describe unified communication features and functions Describe the function and major components of an ICS/SCADA network
18	Network Operations	Risk Management Contingency Planning Safety	Describe the industry standards for risk management Discuss contingency planning Examine safety standards and actions
19	Protecting Your Network	Network Threats Common Vulnerabilities Hardening Your Network Firewalls	Discuss common security threats in network computing Discuss common vulnerabilities inherent in networking Describe methods for hardening a network against attacks Explain how firewalls protect a network from threats
20	Network Monitoring	SNMP Monitoring Tools Putting It All Together	Explain how SNMP works Describe network monitoring tools Discuss a scenario that uses management and monitoring tools
21	Network Troubleshooting	Troubleshooting Tools The Troubleshooting Process Resolving Common Network Service Issues	Describe appropriate troubleshooting tools and their functions Analyze and discuss the troubleshooting process Resolve common network issues
22	Course Final Examination		Take your Final Exam Take your CompTIA Certification Exam Submit your Score Report to the Certification Upload

There are no prerequisites to take CompTIA Network+ Certification Training.

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There are a total of 1000 points in the course:

Topic	Assessment	Points Available
3	Graded Exam 1	80
6	Graded Exam 2	80
9	Graded Exam 3	80
12	Graded Exam 4	80
12	Graded Midterm Exam	140
15	Graded Exam 5	80
18	Graded Exam 6	80
21	Graded Exam 7	80
22	Graded Final Exam	300
Total		1000

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