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CompTIA Network+ N10-007

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    12 Months

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  • Virtual classes

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CompTIA’s Network+ is a vendor-neutral certification that validates technical competency in networking administration and support. The Network Plus certification confirms a technician’s critical knowledge of media and topologies, protocols and standards, network implementation and network support. The exams also cover domains such as security, safety and environmental issues and communication and professionalism.

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About this course

Networking Concepts
Explain the purpose of a variety of networking concepts and implement them appropriately.

Infrastructure
Determine and; explain the appropriate cabling, device and storage technologies.

Network Operations
Use best practices to manage the network, determine policies & ensure business continuity.

Network Security
Summarize physical security and; common attacks while securing the wired and wireless network.

Network Troubleshooting and; Tools
Explain the network troubleshooting methodology & appropriate tools to support connectivity and; performance.

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Subjects

  • Networking
  • Networks
  • Network
  • Network Training
  • Network Technician
  • IT
  • IT Governance
  • Management
  • IT Security
  • Data
  • Databases

Course programme

Module 1: Networking Concepts

1.1 Basic Networking
  • Intro to networking
  • Networking architectures
  • Activity: Basic Networking
1.2 OSI Model
  • Layer 7 – Application
  • Layer 6 – Presentation
  • Layer 5 – Session
  • Layer 4 – Transport
  • Layer 3 – Network
  • Layer 2 – Data Link
  • Layer 1 – Physical
  • Activity: Exploring the OSI Model
1.3 Protocols and Ports
  • Protocols and ports overview
  • Activity: Examining Protocols and Ports
  • Connection-oriented vs. connectionless
  • Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
  • User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
  • Activity: Comparing TCP and UDP
  • Internet Protocol (IP)
  • Internet Control Messaging Protocol (ICMP)
  • Internet Group Messaging Protocol (IGMP)
  • Activity: Examining the Lower Layer Protocols
  • Layer 7 Remote Control Protocols
  • Layer 7 File Transfer Protocols
  • Layer 7 Messaging Protocols
  • Activity: Examining Messaging Protocols
  • Layer 7 Web Traffic Protocols
  • Layer 7 Streaming Media Protocols
  • Layer 7 Infrastructure Management Protocols
1.4 Switching
  • Properties of Network Traffic
  • Contention Management
  • Activity: Creating Collision and Broadcast Domains
  • Interface Properties and Segmentation
  • Activity: Creating a Basic Network Segment
  • Switching prt 2
  • Activity: Switching
  • Switching Loop Management
  • Activity: Managing Switching Loops
  • VLANs
  • Activity: Creating VLANs
1.5 Routing
  • ARP
  • Activity: Examining ARP
  • IP Addressing Basics
  • Activity: Configuring IP
  • Routers
  • Activity: Setting Up a Router
  • Routing Basics
  • Activity Adding Static Routes
  • VLAN Routing
  • Activity: Routing Between VLANs
  • NAT/PAT
  • Activity: Configuring NAT/PAT
  • Routing Protocols
  • Activity Configuring a Routing Protocol
  • Firewalls
  • Activity: Configuring Firewalls
1.6 Advanced Switching and Routing Concepts
  • IPv6 Concepts
  • Activity: Exploring IPv6
  • Performance Concepts
  • Distributed Switching
  • Software-defined Networking
1.7 IP Addressing
  • Public vs. Private
  • Loopback and Reserved
  • Subnet Mask
  • Default Gateway
  • Virtual IP
  • Subnetting
  • Activity: Learning to Subnet
  • Address Assignments
1.8 Network Types and Topologies
  • Wired Topologies
  • Wireless Topologies
  • Network Types
  • Technologies that Facilitate the Internet Of Things (IoT)
1.9 Wireless Technologies
  • Radio Basics
  • 802.11 Standards
  • Wi-Fi Frequencies
  • Wi-Fi Antenna Concepts
  • Bluetooth
  • Cellular
  • Site Surveys
  • Activity: Using an RF Spectrum Analyzer
1.10 Cloud Concepts
  • Types of Services
  • Cloud Delivery Models
  • Security Implications/Considerations
  • Activity: Exploring Cloud Services
1.11 Network Services
  • DNS Service
  • Activity: Setting up DNS
  • DHCP Service
  • Activity: Setting Up DHCP
  • NTP
  • IPAM
Module 2 – Infrastructure

2.1 Cabling Solutions
  • Media Types
  • Activity: Testing a Fiber Optic Cable
  • Plenum vs.PVC
  • Connector Types
  • Activity: Crimping on an RJ-45 Connector
  • Transceivers
  • Termination Points
  • Activity: Terminating Cable to a 110 Block
  • Copper Cable Standards
  • Copper Termination Standards
  • Activity: Creating a Crossover Cable
  • Ethernet Deployment Standards
2.2 Network Device Placement and Installation
  • Network Interface
  • Repeater
  • Hub
  • Bridge
  • Switch
  • Router
  • Modem
  • Wireless Access Point
  • Activity Setting up a WAP
  • Firewall
  • Media Converter
  • Wireless Range Extender
  • VoIP Endpoint
2.3 Advanced Network Devices
  • Multilayer Switch
  • Wireless Controller
  • Load Balancer
  • IDS/IPS
  • Proxy Server
  • Activity Configuring Proxy Settings
  • VPN Concentrator
  • AAA/RADIUS Server
  • UTM Appliance
  • NGFW/Layer 7 Firewall
  • VoIP PBX
  • VoIP Gateway
  • Content Filter
2.4 Virtualization and Network Storage Technologies
  • Virtual Networking Components
  • Network Storage Types
  • Connection Types
  • Jumbo Frames
2.5 WAN Technologies
  • Service Types
  • Transmission Mediums
  • Characteristics of Service
  • Activity Configuring WAN Links
  • Termination
Module 3 – Network Operations

3.1 Documentation

  • Diagram Symbols
  • Standard Operating Procedures/Work Instructions
  • Logical vs. Physical Diagrams
  • Rack Diagrams
  • Change Management Documentation
  • Wiring and Port Locations
  • IDF/MDF Documentation
  • Labeling
  • Network Configuration and Performance Baselines
  • Inventory Management
  • Activity Using Documentation
3.2 Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
  • Availability Concepts
  • Recovery
  • Activity Backing Up Your Data
  • MTTR
  • MTBF
  • SLA Requirements
3.3 Scanning, Monitoring, and Patching
  • Processes
  • Event Management
  • SNMP Monitors
  • Metrics
  • Activity: Testing the Network
3.4 Remote Access Methods
  • VPN
  • RDP
  • SSH
  • VNC
  • Telnet
  • HTTPS/Management URL
  • Remote File Access
  • Out-of-Band Management
  • Activity: Making Remote Connections
3.5 Policies and Best Practices
  • Privileged User Agreement
  • Password Policy
  • On-boarding/Off-boarding Procedures
  • Licensing Restrictions
  • International Export Controls
  • Data Loss Prevention
  • Remote Access Policies
  • Incident Response Policies
  • BYOD
  • AUP
  • NDA
  • System Life Cycle
  • Safety Procedures And Policies
  • Activity: Creating Policies and Procedures
Module 4 – Network Security

4.1 Physical Security Devices
  • Detection
  • Prevention
4.2 Authentication and Access Control
  • Authorization, Authentication, and Accounting
  • Multifactor Authentication
  • Access Control
  • Activity: Examining Access Control Mechanisms
4.3 Basic Wireless Network Security
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • TKIP-RC4
  • CCMP-AES
  • Authentication and Authorization
  • Geofencing
  • Activity: Demonstrating the Need for Wireless Security
4.4 Common Network Attacks
  • DoS
  • Social Engineering
  • Insider Threat
  • Logic Bomb
  • Rogue Access Point
  • Evil Twin
  • War-driving
  • Phishing
  • Ransomware
  • DNS Poisoning
  • ARP Poisoning
  • Spoofing
  • Deauthentication
  • Brute Force
  • VLAN Hopping
  • Man-in-the-Middle
  • Exploits vs. Vulnerabilities
  • Activity Conducting a Phishing Attack
4.5 Network Device Hardening
  • Changing Default Credentials
  • Avoiding Common Passwords
  • File Hashing
  • Generating New Keys
  • Activity Supporting Secure Authentication and Encryption
  • Upgrading Firmware
  • Patching and Updates
  • Disabling Unnecessary Services
  • Using Secure Protocols
  • Disabling Unused Ports
4.6 Common Mitigation Techniques
  • Signature Management
  • Device Hardening
  • Change Native VLAN
  • Switchport Protection
  • Network Segmentation
  • Privileged User Account
  • File Integrity Monitoring
  • Role Separation
  • Restricting Access Via ACLs
  • Honeypot/Honeynet
  • Penetration Testing
  • Activity: Implementing a Honeypot
Module – Network Troubleshooting and Tools

5.1 Network Troubleshooting Methodology
  • Identify the Problem
  • Establish a Theory of Probable Cause
  • Test the Theory to Determine the Cause
  • Establish a Plan of Action to Resolve the Problem and Identify Potential Effects
  • Implement the Solution or Escalate as Necessary
  • Verify Full System Functionality and , if Applicable, Implement Preventive Measures
  • Document Findings, Actions, and Outcomes
5.2 Using the Appropriate Tool
  • Hardware Tools – Basic Hand Held
  • Hardware Tools – Analyzers
  • Activity: Troubleshooting with Hardware Tools
  • Software Tools – Testers and Analyzers
  • Activity: Troubleshooting with Software Tools
  • Software Tools – Command Line
  • Activity: Using Command Line Tools
5.3 Troubleshoot Wired Connectivity and Performance
  • Signal Issues:
  • Attenuation
  • Latency
  • Jitter
  • Crosstalk
  • EMI
  • Activity Troubleshooting Signal Problems
Physical Issues:
  • Open/short
  • Incorrect pin-out
  • Incorrect Cable Type
  • Bad Port
  • Damaged cable
  • Bent pins
Transceiver Issues:
  • Transceiver mismatch
  • TX/RX reverse
  • Duplex/speed mismatch
  • Activity: Troubleshooting Transceiver Problems
Traffic Flow Issues:
  • Bottleneck
  • VLAN mismatch
  • Network connection LED status indicators
5.4 Troubleshoot Wireless Connectivity and Performance

Signal Loss:
  • Attenuation
  • Reflection
  • Refraction
  • Absorption
  • Latency & Jitter
Antenna Issues:
  • Incorrect antenna type
  • Incorrect antenna placement
  • Incorrect WAP type
WAP Issues:
  • Interference
  • Channel overlap
  • Overcapacity
  • Distance limitations
  • Frequency mismatch
  • Power levels
  • Signal-to-noise ratio
WAP Misconfiguration:
  • Wrong SSID
  • Wrong passphrase
  • Security type mismatch
  • Activity Troubleshooting WAP Issues
5.5 Troubleshoot Common Network Service Issues

Common Network Issues:
  • Physical Connectivity
  • Incorrect IP Address
  • Incorrect Gateway
  • Incorrect Netmask
  • Names Not Resolving
  • Untrusted SSL Certificate
DHCP Issues:
  • Duplicate IP Addresses
  • Expired IP Address
  • Rogue DHCP
  • Exhausted DHCP Scope
Firewall/ACL Issues:
  • Blocked TCP/UDP Ports
  • Incorrect Host-based Firewall Settings
  • Incorrect ACL Settings
Advanced Network Issues:
  • DNS Server Issues
  • Duplicate MAC Addresses
  • Incorrect Time
  • Unresponsive Service
  • Hardware Failure
  • Activity Case Study: Troubleshooting an Unusual Network Issue

CompTIA Network+ N10-007

£ 159 + VAT