Course Specifications

Course Number:

093061

Course Length:

5 days

Course Description

Overview:

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.

The CompTIA Network+ exam will certify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to troubleshoot, configure, and manage common network devices; establish basic network connectivity; understand and maintain network documentation; identify network limitations and weaknesses; and implement network security, standards, and protocols. The candidate will have a basic understanding of enterprise technologies, including cloud and virtualization technologies.

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 that you will need to use on the job in any type of networking career.

This course can benefit you in two ways. If you intend to pass the CompTIA Network+ (Exam N10-007) certification examination, this course can be a significant part of your preparation. But certification is not the only key to professional success in the field of computer security. Today's job market demands individuals with demonstrable skills, and the information and activities in this course can help you build your computer security skill set so that you can confidently perform your duties in any network-related role.

Course Objectives:

In this course, you will describe the major networking technologies and systems of modern networks and configure, manage, and troubleshoot modern networks.

You will:

• Explain the OSI and TCP/IP Models.
• Explain properties of network traffic.
• Install and configure switched networks.
• Configure IP networks.
• Install and configure routed networks.
• Configure and monitor ports and protocols.
• Explain network application and storage issues.
• Monitor and troubleshoot networks.
• Explain network attacks and mitigations.
• Install and configure security devices.
• Explain authentication and access controls.
• Deploy and troubleshoot cabling solutions.
• Implement and troubleshoot wireless technologies.
• Compare and contrast WAN technologies.
• Use remote access methods.
• Identify site policies and best practices.

Target Student:

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. CompTIA Network+ is the first certification IT professionals specializing in network administration and support should earn. Network+ is aimed at IT professionals with job roles such as network administrator, network technician, network installer, help desk technician, and IT cable installer.

This course is also designed for students who are seeking the CompTIA Network+ certification and who want to prepare for the CompTIA Network+ N10-007 Certification Exam.

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:

• The Official CompTIA® A+® Core 1 (Exam 220-1001)
• The Official CompTIA® A+® Core 2 (Exam 220-1002)

Note: The prerequisites for this course might differ significantly from the prerequisites for the CompTIA certification exams. For the most up-to-date information about the exam prerequisites, complete the form on this page: certification.comptia.org/training/exam-objectives.

Course-specific Technical Requirements

Hardware:

For this course, you will need one HOST computer for each student and the instructor, along with some additional components and equipment.

Each HOST computer will run Windows® 10, Hyper-V®, and multiple virtual machines and will need the following minimum hardware configurations:

• 2 GHz multicore x64 CPU with virtualization support.
• 8 to 16 GB RAM. (More RAM provides better VM performance.)
• 200 GB free disk space. (An SSD will provide much better performance than an HDD.)
• DVD-ROM drive.
• Ethernet network card supported by the Windows® host OS (Windows® 10).
• Internet access. (Contact your local network administrator.)Some activities require web access for the HOST. VMs should not be connected to the Internet or to the physical classroom network.
• Keyboard and mouse (or other pointing device).
• 1,920 x 1080 resolution monitor recommended.

Software:

For each HOST computer, you will need product ISOs and (where applicable) product keys/licenses for the following software:

• Windows® 10 x64 Pro/Enterprise Branch 1803 or later (HOST PC and one VM).
• Windows® 7 Professional/Enterprise x64 Edition SP1 (Build 7601).
• Windows® Server 2016 Standard Edition (two VMs).

Course Content

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

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 Services

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

 Topic D: Summarize the Concepts of Cloud Services

Lesson 8: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Networks

 Topic A: Monitor Network Interfaces and Logs

 Topic B: Explain Network Troubleshooting Methodology

 Topic C: Troubleshoot Common Network Services Issues

Lesson 9: Explaining Networking Attacks and Mitigations

 Topic A: Summarize Common Networking Attacks

 Topic B: Explain the Characteristics of VLANs

 Topic C: Explain the Characteristics of NAT and Port Forwarding

Lesson 10: Installing and Configuring Security Devices

 Topic A: Install and Configure Firewalls and Proxies

 Topic B: Explain the Uses of IDS/IPS and UTM

Lesson 11: Explaining Authentication and Access Controls

 Topic A: Explain Authentication Controls and Attacks

 Topic B: Explain the Uses of Authentication Protocols and Directory Services

 Topic C: Explain the Uses of Port Security and NAC

 Topic D: Implement Network Device Hardening

 Topic E: Explain Patch Management and Vulnerability Scanning Processes

Lesson 12: Deploying and Troubleshooting Cabling Solutions

 Topic A: Deploy Structured Cabling Systems

 Topic B: Deploy Twisted Pair Cabling Solutions

 Topic C: Test and Troubleshoot Twisted Pair Cabling Solutions

 Topic D: Deploy Fiber Optic Cabling Solutions

Lesson 13: Implementing and Troubleshooting Wireless Technologies

 Topic A: Install and Configure Wireless Technologies

 Topic B: Troubleshoot Wireless Performance Issues

 Topic C: Secure and Troubleshoot Wireless Connectivity

Lesson 14: Comparing and Contrasting WAN Technologies

 Topic A: Compare and Contrast WAN Core Service Types

 Topic B: Compare and Contrast WAN Subscriber Service Types

 Topic C: Compare and Contrast WAN Framing Service Types

 Topic D: Compare and Contrast Wireless and IoT WAN Technologies

Lesson 15: Using Remote Access Methods

 Topic A: Use Remote Access VPNs

 Topic B: Use Remote Access Management Methods

Lesson 16: Identifying Site Policies and Best Practices

 Topic A: Manage Networks with Documentation and Diagrams

 Topic B: Summarize the Purposes of Physical Security Devices

 Topic C: Compare and Contrast Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Concepts

 Topic D: Identify Policies and Best Practices

Appendix A: Mapping Course Content to CompTIA® Network+® (Exam N10-007)