CompTIA Network+

Outline

1 – Explaining the OSI and TCP/IP Models

• Topic A: Explain OSI Model Layers
• Topic B: Explain the TCP/IP Suite

2 – Explaining Properties of Network Traffic

• Topic A: Explain Media Types and Access Methods
• Topic B: Deploy Ethernet Standards
• Topic C: Configure and Monitor Network Interfaces

3 – Installing and Configuring Switched Networks

• Topic A: Install and Configure Hubs and Bridges
• Topic B: Install and Configure Switches
• Topic C: Compare and Contrast Network Topologies
• Topic D: Compare and Contrast Network Types

4 – Configuring IP Networks

• Topic A: Configure IPv4 Addressing Components
• Topic B: Test IP Interfaces with Command Line Tools
• Topic C: Configure IPv4 Subnets
• Topic D: Configure Private and Public IPv4 Addressing Schemes
• Topic E: Configure IPv6 Addressing Components
• Topic F: Configure DHCP Services

5 – Installing and Configuring Routed Networks

• Topic A: Explain Characteristics of Routing
• Topic B: Install and Configure Routers

6 – Configuring and Monitoring Ports and Protocols

• Topic A: Explain the Uses of Ports and Protocols
• Topic B: Use Port Scanners and Protocol Analyzers
• Topic C: Explain the Use of Name Resolution Services
• Topic D: Configure DNS and IPAM Services

7 – Explaining Network Application and Storage Services

• Topic A: Explain the Uses of Network Applications
• Topic B: Explain the Uses of Voice Services and Advanced Networking Devices
• Topic C: Explain the Uses of Virtualization and Network Storage Services
• Topic D: Summarize the Concepts of Cloud Services

8 – Monitoring and Troubleshooting Networks

• Topic A: Monitor Network Interfaces and Logs
• Topic B: Explain Network Troubleshooting Methodology
• Topic C: Troubleshoot Common Network Services Issues

9 – Explaining Networking Attacks and Mitigations

• Topic A: Summarize Common Networking Attacks
• Topic B: Explain the Characteristics of VLANs
• Topic C: Explain the Characteristics of NAT and Port Forwarding

10 – Installing and Configuring Security Devices

• Topic A: Install and Configure Firewalls and Proxies
• Topic B: Explain the Uses of IDS/IPS and UTM

11 – Explaining Authentication and Access Controls

• Topic A: Explain Authentication Controls and Attacks
• Topic B: Explain the Uses of Authentication Protocols and Directory Services
• Topic C: Explain the Uses of Port Security and NAC
• Topic D: Implement Network Device Hardening
• Topic E: Explain Patch Management and Vulnerability Scanning Processes

12 – Deploying and Troubleshooting Cabling Solutions

• Topic A: Deploy Structured Cabling Systems
• Topic B: Deploy Twisted Pair Cabling Solutions
• Topic C: Test and Troubleshoot Twisted Pair Cabling Solutions
• Topic D: Deploy Fiber Optic Cabling Solutions

13 – Implementing and Troubleshooting Wireless Technologies

• Topic A: Install and Configure Wireless Technologies
• Topic B: Troubleshoot Wireless Performance Issues
• Topic C: Secure and Troubleshoot Wireless Connectivity

14 – Comparing and Contrasting WAN Technologies

• Topic A: Compare and Contrast WAN Core Service Types
• Topic B: Compare and Contrast WAN Subscriber Service Types
• Topic C: Compare and Contrast WAN Framing Service Types
• Topic D: Compae and Contrast Wireless and IoT WAN Technologies

15 – Using Remote Access Methods

• Topic A: Use Remote Access VPNs
• Topic B: Use Remote Access Management Methods

16 – Identifying Site Policies and Best Practices

• Topic A: Manage Networks with Documentation and Diagrams
• Topic B: Summarize the Purposes of Physical Security Devices
• Topic C: Compare and Contrast Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Concepts
• Topic D: Identify Policies and Best Practices

Objectives

In this course, you will describe the major networking technologies and systems of modern networks and configure, manage, and troubleshoot modern networks.

• Explain the OSI and TCP/IP Models.
• Explain properties of network traffic.
• Install and configure switched networks.
• Configure IP networks.
• Install and configure routed networks.
• Configure and monitor ports and protocols.
• Explain network application and storage issues.
• Monitor and troubleshoot networks.
• Explain network attacks and mitigations.
• Install and configure security devices.
• Explain authentication and access controls.
• Deploy and troubleshoot cabling solutions.
• Implement and troubleshoot wireless technologies.
• Compare and contrast WAN technologies.
• Use remote access methods.
• Identify site policies and best practices.

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Prerequisites

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