This course is intended for 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, or who wish to prepare for the CompTIA Network+ certification.
DURATION:
2 ½ Months
Course Overview
The Official CompTIA® Network+® (Exam N10-007): 2019 Update will teach you the fundamental principles of installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network technologies and help you to progress a career in network administration. In this course, you will build on your existing user-level knowledge and experience with personal computer operating systems and networks to master the fundamental skills and concepts of networking
CompTIA is a not-for-profit trade association with the purpose of advancing the interests of IT professionals and IT channel organizations, and its industry-leading IT certifications are an important part of that mission. CompTIA’s Network+ certification is a foundation-level certification designed for IT professionals with around one year of experience, whose job role is focused on network administration.
Prerequisites
A typical student taking the CompTIA Network+ course should have a minimum of nine months of professional computer support experience as a PC or help desk technician. To ensure your success in this course, you should possess basic Windows® and Linux® user skills and a fundamental understanding of computer and networking concepts. You can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking the following official CompTIA courses:
Course Outlines
Lesson 1: Explaining the OSI and TCP/IP Models
Topic A: Explain OSI Model Layers
Topic B: Explain the TCP/IP Suite
Lesson 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
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Lesson 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
Lesson 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 Service
Lesson 5: Installing and Configuring Routed Networks
Topic A: Explain Characteristics of Routing
Topic B: Install and Configure Routers
Lesson 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
Lesson 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