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CompTIA Network+ Certification
The
CompTIA Network+ certification is an international industry credential
that validates the knowledge of networking professionals with at least
nine months of experience in network support or administration or
adequate academic training.
Earning a CompTIA Network+ certification demonstrates that a candidate can describe the features and functions of networking components, and possesses the knowledge and skills needed to install, configure and troubleshoot basic networking hardware, protocols and services. The exam tests technical ability in the areas of media and topologies, protocols and standards, network implementation, and network support. The exam also covers new technologies such as wireless networking and gigabit Ethernet.
Click here to view & print our Network+ Certification Preparation Brochure.
A+ Certification and some industry experience is recommended prior to this course.
Delivery Formats
- Classroom Training - 30 hours of lectures, labs and practice exercises
- Self paced training for the individual with one-on-one attention
Overview and objectives
This practical five-day hands-on course is intended for students wishing to qualify with Network+ Certification. It specifically prepares for the new exam content that launched in 2005.
A typical student will have 6-12 months of post A+ Certification experience (or equivalent). The key objective of the course is to provide enough information for a student to become a competent network support engineer, capable of taking and passing the Network+ Certification test.
On course completion, students will be able to:
- Identify network topologies, cabling, connectors, and components
- Install and configure a network card and client software
- Identify network protocols and define the concepts of network layers
- Understand and implement the TCP/IP protocol
- Identify the features of network and client operating systems (Windows, NetWare, Linux, Mac OS)
- Configure remote and wireless network connections
- Configure user and security settings for an operating system
- Use test equipment to troubleshoot network connectivity
- This course has been approved under the CompTIA Authorized Quality Curriculum program
Course content
Module 1: Networking Fundamentals LANs, WANs and the Internet Uses and Benefits of a LAN Network Components Server-based Networks Peer-to-Peer Networks Introduction to Topologies Physical and Logical Topologies Star Bus Ring Other Topologies Introduction to Transmission Media Media Bandwidth Media Types Twisted-pair Cable (TP) Coaxial Cable Fiber Optic Cable Firewire (IEEE 1394) USB Structured Wiring Systems Crimping Cables Wiring for UTP Cable Wiring for a Cross-over Cable Installing a NIC Network Card Drivers
Module 2: The OSI Model Introducing the OSI model Physical Layer Data Link Layer 802 Standards Media Access Contention Token Passing Demand Priority Ethernet Token Ring Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) AppleTalk Network components (Repeaters, Hubs, MAUs, Switches, Bridges) Network Layer Transport Layer Routers Static and Dynamic Routers Brouters Layer 3 Switches Overview of Transport Protocols Characteristics of Network Protocols Choosing a Protocol Adding and Removing Protocols Session, Presentation and Application Layers Client/Server Protocols
Module 3: Major Network Operating Systems Server Network Operating Systems Workstation Software Identifying a Machine on the Network Connecting to Network Resources Using Network Printers Shared Fax Systems Macintosh Clients Network Applications E-mail Scheduling GroupWare Shared Network Applications Novell NetWare Windows NT The Windows 2000 Family The Windows 2003 Family Combining Windows and NetWare The Network File System (NFS) UNIX Linux OS/2 Apple Macintosh Client-Server Systems Network Attached Storage Configuring net work services
Module 4: TCP/IP Fundamentals Development of TCP/IP Why is TCP/IP so Popular? TCP/IP as an Open Standard The TCP/IP Protocol Suite Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) User Datagram Protocol (UDP) Internet Protocol TCP/IP Services E-mail (SMTP Protocol) Post Office Protocol (POP) Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) The World Wide Web: HTTP Other TCP/IP Services TCP/IP Ports TCP/IP Filtering IP Addresses Subnet Mask Creating Subnets Planning an IP Addressing Scheme Applying for an Internet Network Address Address Allocation for Private Networks Default Gateway Supernetting IP Version 6 ZEROCONF Networks TCP/IP Configuration Parameters Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Host Names and FQDNs Name Resolution using the HOSTS File Name Resolution using DNS Server (NetBIOS) Names UNC Names Name Discovery Using an LMHOSTS File WINS Servers TCP/IP Utilities ARP / RARP PING TRACERT / TRACEROUTE NETSTAT ROUTE NBTSTAT IPCONFIG IFCONFIG NSLOOKUP FTP
Module 5: Network Remote Access Wireless Networks Wireless Transmission Techniques Microwave Infrared Radio Single Frequency and Spread Spectrum Bluetooth Setting Up a Wireless Network WAN Overview Dedicated / Leased Lines Digital Leased Lines Switched Networks Circuit Switching Packet Switching X.25 Frame Relay ISDN Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) Public Networks The Internet Protocols (SLIP / PPP) Tunneling / Encapsulation (PPTP / L2TP) Requirements for Remote Connectivity Remote Client and Server Configuration Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Intranets and Extranets VLANs Troubleshooting Remote Connectivity for Small Offices
Module 6: Network Administration and Security Network Operating System Security Administrative / Supervisory Account Creating and Managing User Accounts Groups Setting Share Permissions Auditing Windows NTFS Security Setting File and Directory Permissions What Makes an Operating System Secure? Types of Attack Types of Defense Password Principles Authenticating User Logon Requests (Kerberos, RADIUS, Wireless Security) Encryption and Password Hashing Encryption Technology Encryption Systems IPSec Firewalls Proxy Servers NAT and ICS Fault Tolerance and Redundancy Backup Strategies Virus Prevention Power Management UPS Disk Fault Tolerance
Module 7: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Equipment Terminators Loopback Test Crossover Cable Volt-Ohm Meters Tone Generators and Probe Cable Testers and Certifiers Time-Domain Reflectometer (TDR) Product Indicators Test Frame and Packet Generators Network Monitors Protocol Analyzer SNMP Overview of Troubleshooting Procedures Troubleshooting Networks Troubleshooting Cabling Troubleshooting Infrastructure Routing Issues Troubleshooting Name Resolution Establishing a Session Troubleshooting Services User Problems Service Packs and Driver Updates Performance Monitor Network Monitor
