CompTIA Network+® (2009 Objectives)

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Course Length

• 5 days

Objectives

• identify the basic components of network theory.
• identify the major network communications methods.
• identify network data delivery methods.
• list and describe network media and hardware components.
• identify the major types of network implementations.
• identify the components of a TCP/IP network implementation.
• identify the major services deployed on TCP/IP networks.
• identify the components of a LAN implementation.
• identify the components of a WAN implementation.
• identify major issues and technologies in network security.
• identify the components of a remote network implementation.
• identify major issues and technologies in disaster recovery.
• identify major data storage technologies and implementations.
• identify the primary network operating systems.
• explore tools, methods, and techniques used in managing a network.
• describe how to troubleshoot network issues.

Prerequisites

• Basic Windows skills and a fundamental understanding of computer concepts are required.
• CompTIA A+ certification, or the equivalent skills and knowledge, is helpful but not required.

Content

Network Theory

• Networking Terminology
• Network Building Blocks
• Standard Network Models
• Physical Network Topologies
• Logical Network Topologies
• Network Categories

Network Communications Methods

• Transmission Methods
• Media Access Methods
• Signaling Methods

Network Data Delivery

• Data Addressing and Delivery
• Delivery Techniques

Network Media and Hardware

• Bounded Network Media
• Unbounded Network Media
• Noise Control
• Network Connectivity Devices
• Wiring Distribution Components

Network Implementations

• The OSI Model
• Ethernet Networks
• Token Ring Networks
• Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) Networks
• Wireless Technologies and Standards

Networking with TCP/IP

• Families of Protocols
• The TCP/IP Protocol
• IP Address Basics
• Custom IP Addresses
• The IP Version 6 Protocol
• The TCP/IP Protocol Suite

TCP/IP Services

• IP Address Assignment Methods
• Host Name Resolution
• TCP/IP Utilities
• TCP/IP Upper-Layer Services
• TCP/IP Interoperability Services

Local Area Network Infrastructure

• Bridges and Switches
• IP Routing
• Static IP Routing
• Dynamic IP Routing
• Control Data Movement with Filters and VLANs

WAN Infrastructure

• WAN Switching Technologies
• WAN Transmission Technologies
• WAN Connectivity Methods
• Voice Over Data Systems

Network Security

• Computer Security Basics
• Authentication
• Data Encryption
• Protect Network Traffic with IP Security (IPsec)
• Internet Security
• Local Security
• Common Threats
• Threat Mitigation Techniques
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention
• Educate Users

Remote Networking

• Remote Network Architectures
• Remote Access Networking Implementations
• Virtual Private Networking
• Remote Control Computing

Disaster Recovery

• Examine Configuration Management Documentation
• Plan for Disaster Recovery
• Fault Tolerance Methods
• Data Backup

Network Data Storage

• Enterprise Data Storage
• Network-Attached Storage (NAS)
• Storage Area Network (SAN) Implementations
• Clustering

Network Operating Systems

• UNIX and Linux Operating Systems
• Apple Mac OS X
• Microsoft Operating Systems
• Novell Open Enterprise Server

Network Management

• Monitoring Tools
• Network Baselining
• Network Optimization

Network Troubleshooting

• Troubleshooting Models
• TCP/IP Troubleshooting Utilities
• Hardware Troubleshooting Tools
• Common Connectivity Issues