CompTIA Network+ (2009 Edition)

Overview/Description Target Audience Expected Duration (hours)Lesson Objectives

Overview/Description

The CompTIA Network + course provides students core knowledge required in the design, configuration and troubleshooting of networks. This course provides both network theory and important troubleshooting skills used in modern networks, and reflects the new CompTIA N+ objectives introduced in 2009.

Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course, although CompTIA A+ level knowledge is helpful.: Certification; CompTIA Network+ 2009; Exams; N10-004

Skills
This course covers the following:: Network Technologies; Network Media and Topologies; Network Devices; Network Management; Network Tools; Network Security; Network Best Practices

Outline
CompTIA Network+ (2009 Edition): Module 1 - Networking Terminology and Models; Lesson One: Introduction to Networking; Lesson Two: Network Topologies and Terminology; Lesson Three: The Open Systems Interconnect Model; Lesson Four: Network Management Metrics; Module 2 - Network Cabling; Lesson One: Network Communication; Lesson Two: Cables; Lesson Three: Wiring Distribution; Lesson Four: Cable Tools; Module 3 - Ethernet; Lesson One: Properties of Ethernet Connections; Lesson Two: Devices Used to Interconnect Ethernet Components; Lesson Three: Features of an Ethernet Switch; Lesson Four: Troubleshooting Ethernet Networks; Module 4 - The TCP/IP Stack; Lesson One: The Layers of the TCP/IP Stack; Lesson Two: The Application Layer Examined; Lesson Three: The Transport Layer Examined; Lesson Four: The Internet Layer Examined; Lesson Five: Name Resolution in the TCP/IP Stack; Module 5 - IP Addressing and Subnetting; Lesson One: Classful IP Addressing and the Subnet Mask; Lesson Two: Subnetting and Classless IP Networking; Lesson Three: IP Address Management; Lesson Four: IP Communication Operation; Lesson Five: Troubleshooting IP Addressing with Binary; Lesson Six: Troubleshooting Common IP Addressing Issues; Module 6 - IP Routing and Services; Lesson One: IP Routing; Lesson Two: Troubleshooting IP Routing; Lesson Three: Router Services; Lesson Four: Introduction to IPv6; Lesson Five: VoIP and Quality of Service; Module 7 - Wide Area Networks; Lesson One: Properties of WAN Connections; Lesson Two: Types of WAN Connections; Module 8 - Wireless LAN Technologies; Lesson One: WLAN Fundamentals; Lesson Two: Deploying WLANs; Lesson Three: WLAN Security; Module 9 - Network Security Concepts, Technology and Practices; Lesson One: Security Services; Lesson Two: Security Threats and Attacks; Lesson Three: Virtual Private Network Protocols; Lesson Four: Network Security Devices and Tools; Lesson Five: Network Security Practices; Module 10 - Network Monitoring, Management and Regulations; Lesson One: Network Monitoring; Lesson Two: Network Management Protocols; Lesson Three: Network Documentation

Target Audience

This course is appropriate for students pursuing the N+ examination. It also provides the prerequisite knowledge for the Cisco CCNA courses (ICND1 and ICND2). Students considering entry into Cisco certification will have an advantage if they attend this course prior to ICND1. This course also teaches practical skills that would help IT managers, IT help desk staff, and those considering the IT field.