CompTIA Network+ Certification Support Skills (2011 Objectives)

Network Theory

• Networking Terminology
• Network Categories
• Standard Network Models
• Physical Network Topologies
• Logical Network Topologies

Network Communications Methods

• Data Transmission Methods
• Media Access Methods
• Signaling Methods

Network Media and Hardware

• Bounded Network Media
• Unbounded Network Media
• Noise Control
• Network Connectivity Devices

Network Implementations

• Ethernet Networks
• Wireless Networks

Networking Models

• The OSI Model
• The TCP/IP Model

TCP/IP Addressing and Data Delivery

• The TCP/IP Protocol Suite
• IP Addressing
• Default IP Addressing Schemes
• Create Custom IP Addressing Schemes
• Implement IPv6 Addresses
• Delivery Techniques

TCP/IP Services

• Assign IP Addresses
• Domain Naming Services
• TCP/IP Commands
• Common TCP/IP Protocols
• TCP/IP Interoperability Services

LAN Infrastructure

• Switching
• Enable Static Routing
• Implement Dynamic IP Routing
• Virtual LANs
• Plan a SOHO Network

WAN Infrastructure

• WAN Transmission Technologies
• WAN Connectivity Methods
• Voice over Data Transmission

Remote Networking

• Remote Network Architectures
• Remote Access Networking Implementations
• Virtual Private Networking
• VPN Protocols

System Security

• Computer Security Basics
• System Security Tools
• Authentication Methods
• Encryption Methods

Network Security

• Network Perimeter Security
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention
• Protect Network Traffic Using IPSec

Network Security Threats and Attacks

• Network-Based Security Threats and Attacks
• Apply Threat Mitigation Techniques
• Educate Users

Network Management

• Network Monitoring
• Configuration Management Documentation
• Network Performance Optimization

Network Troubleshooting

• Network Troubleshooting Models
• Network Troubleshooting Utilities
• Hardware Troubleshooting Tools
• Common Connectivity Issues

Appendix B: CompTIA Network AcronymsAppendix C: Network Fault Tolerance MethodsAppendix D: Disaster Recovery PlanningFollow-On Courses

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