Comptia Network+

Comptia Network+

Network+ Curriculum (40 hours)

Introducing Network Technologies
•  Identify the key aspects of different network models.
•  Identify the features of media connectors used for various networks.
•  Identify the key aspects of network access in Ethernet networks.
•  Identify the key aspects of the wireless LAN architecture.
•  Identify the features of the different transmission standards of wireless networks.

OSI Model and Protocols
•  Identify the features of the IPX and SPX protocols.
•  Identify the features of Internetwork Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet Exchange (IPX/SPX).
•  Identify the features of NetBIOS Enhanced User Interface (NetBEUI).
•  Identify the steps to bind NWLink IPX/SPX/NetBIOS Compatible
•  Transport Protocol on a Microsoft Windows XP workstation.
•  Identify the features of Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS).
•  Identify the features of the AppleTalk protocol suite.
•  Identify the key aspects of the Transport layer protocols.
•  Identify the features of the Network layer protocols.
•  Identify the key aspects of the Application layer protocols.

Network Operating Systems
•  Identify the features of network operating systems (NOSs).
•  Identify the key aspects of various network operating system (NOS) memory models.
•  Identify the techniques used to ensure security in a network operating system (NOS).
•  Identify the key aspects of Active Directory.
•  Identify the key aspects of client connectivity in network operating systems (NOSs).

WAN Technologies and Services
•  Identify the key aspects of different switching technologies.
•  Identify the key aspects of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
•  Identify the important aspects of Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN).
•  Identify the key aspects of Digital Subscriber Line (DSL).
•  Identify the key aspects of Synchronous Optical NETwork (SONET).
•  Identify the important aspects of T-carrier connections.

Network Security
•  Identify security risks in networks.
•  Identify the guidelines for protecting a network.
•  Identify the characteristics of viruses.
•  Identify the key aspects of physical security.
•  Identify the key aspects of restricting access to users.
•  Identify the guidelines for selecting a password.

Fault Tolerance
•  Identify the key aspects to ensure that a network system is fault tolerant.
•  Identify the key aspects of clustering.
•  Identify important aspects of server mirroring.
•  Identify the various techniques to ensure data availability.
•  Identify the key aspects of hot and cold spares.

Backup and Restore
•  Identify the factors to be considered for creating a backup plan.
•  Identify the different types of backup media and hardware.
•  Identify the features of different backup types.
•  Identify the steps to perform a system state backup.
•  Identify the different tools used for creating and restoring backups in Solaris, Macintosh, and Fedora Core.

Troubleshooting Network Problems
•  Identify corporate standards that apply to elements of a network configuration.
•  Identify benefits of documenting network changes.
•  Identify factors to be considered when implementing software changes.
•  Identify guidelines for troubleshooting network problems.
•  Select factors to be considered when identifying a network problem.
•  Identify techniques used to isolate and solve a network problem.