Course Overview
CompTIA Network+ helps develop a career in IT infrastructure covering troubleshooting, configuring, and managing networks.
Target Audience
Network/system Administrators
PC/IT/Helpdesk Technicians
Any 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
Course Prerequisites
A Certification or equivalent knowledge
Expected Accomplishments
This course ensures an IT professional has the knowledge and skills to:
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Design and implement functional networks
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Configure, manage, and maintain essential network devices
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Use devices such as switches and routers to segment network traffic and create resilient networks
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Identify benefits and drawbacks of existing network configurations
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Implement network security, standards, and protocols
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Troubleshoot network problems
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Support the creation of virtualized networks
What Skills Will You Learn?
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Networking Concepts :Explain the purpose of a variety of networking concepts and implement them appropriately
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Infrastructure : Determine & explain the appropriate cabling, device and storage technologies
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Network Operations :Use best practices to manage the network, determine policies & ensure business continuity
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Network Security : Summarize physical security & common attacks while securing the wired and wireless network
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Network Troubleshooting & Tools : Explain the network troubleshooting methodology & appropriate tools to support connectivity & performance
Course Outline
Course Overview
Topologies and Infrastructure
- Topologies and the OSI Model
- Ethernet
- Hubs, Bridges, and Switches
- Infrastructure and Design
Addressing and Routing
- Internet Protocol
- IPv4 Addressing
- IPv6 Addressing
- Routing
Troubleshooting and Management
- Transport Protocols
- Name Resolution
- Troubleshooting
- Applications and Services
- Management and Monitoring
- Cloud and Virtualization
Installation
- Network Sites
- Installing Cable
- Installing Wireless Networks
- WAN Technologies
- Remote Access
Security
- Vulnerabilities and Threats
- Security Appliances
- Authentication
- Incident Response
- Change and Configuration Management