CompTIA Network+
Course Description
This 5-day course will teach students the fundamental principles of installing and supporting networks. The Network+ is foundation-level certification designed for IT professionals with 1 year's experience whose job role is focused on network administration.
Note: this course is based on the new CompTIA Network+ material and exam (Version 6), released February 2015. This is an internationally recognised certification. For more information please click here.
Note: this course is based on the new CompTIA Network+ material and exam (Version 6), released February 2015. This is an internationally recognised certification. For more information please click here.
Course Duration
5 days
Course Objectives
Following completion of this course delegates will be able to:
- Identify the basic network theory concepts.
- Identify the major network communications methods.
- Describe network media and hardware components.
- Identify the major types of network implementations.
- Identify the components of a TCP/IP network implementation.
- Identify TCP/IP addressing and data delivery methods.
- Identify the major services deployed on TCP/IP networks.
- Identify the components of a LAN implementation.
- Identify the infrastructure of a WAN implementation.
- Identify the components of a remote network implementation.
- Identify the major issues and methods to secure systems on a network.
- Identify the major issues and technologies in network security.
- Identify network security threats and attacks.
- Identify the tools, methods, and techniques used in managing a network.
- Describe troubleshooting of issues on a network.
Course Content
Introduction to Networks
What is a Network?
Physical Network Topologies.
Topology Selection, Backbones & Segments.
The Open Systems Interconnection Specifications
Internetworking Models
The OSI Reference Model
Introduction to Encapsulation
Modulation Techniques
Networking Topologies, Connectors and Wiring Standards
Physical Media
Cable Properties
Wiring Standards
Installing Wiring Distributions
Current Ethernet Specifications
Network Basics
Ethernet Basics
Ethernet at the Data Link Layer
Ethernet at the Physical Layer
Ethernet Over other Standards
Networking Devices
Common Network Connectivity Devices
Other Specialised Devices
Planning and Implementing a Basic SOHO Network
Introduction to the Internet Protocol
Introducing TCP/IP
Data Encapsulation
IP Addressing
IP Terminology
The Hierarchical Addressing Scheme
IPv4 Address Types
Internet Protocol version 6
IP Subnetting, Troubleshooting IP and Introduction to NAT
Subnetting
Troubleshooting IP Addressing
Introduction to Network Address Translation (NAT)
Introduction to IP Routing
Routing Basics
The IP Routing Process
Testing Your IP Routing Understanding
Static and Dynamic Routing
Routing Protocols
Routing Protocol Basics
Distance Vector Routing Protocols
Link State Routing Protocols
High Availability
IPv6 Routing Protocols
Switching and Virtual LANs
Networking Before Layer 2 Switching
Switching Services
Spanning Tree Protocol
Virtual LANs
VLAN Trunking Protocol
Wireless Networking
Introduction to Wireless Technology
The 802.11 Standards
Comparing 802.11 Standards
Wireless Network Components
Wireless Security
Network Threats and Mitigation
Recognising Security Threats
Vulnerabilities
Understanding Mitigation Techniques
Policies and Procedures
Anti-malware software
Physical Security and Risk
Using Hardware and Software Security Devices
Defining Firewalls
Firewall Technologies
Firewalls at the Application Layer vs the Network Layer
Scanning Services and Other Firewall Features
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
VPN Concentrators
Understanding Problems Affecting Device Security
Understanding Problems Affecting Device Security
What is a WAN?
T-Series Connections
Transmission Media
Broadband Services
Wireless WAN Technologies
WAN Protocols
WAN Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Tools
Protocol Analysers
Throughput Testers
Connectivity Software
Using Traceroute
Using ipconfig and ifconfig
Using the ping Utility
Using the Address Resolution Protocol
Using the nslookup Utility
Resolving Names with the Hosts Table
Using the Mtr Command (pathping)
Using the route Command
Using the nbtstat Utility
Using the netstat Utility
Software and Hardware Tools
Understanding Network Scanners
Baseline
Network Monitoring and Logging
Identifying Hardware Tools
Network Troubleshooting
Narrowing Down the Problem
Troubleshooting Steps
Troubleshooting Tips
Management, Monitoring, and Optimisation
Managing Network Documentation
Network Monitoring
Network Optimisation
What is a Network?
Physical Network Topologies.
Topology Selection, Backbones & Segments.
The Open Systems Interconnection Specifications
Internetworking Models
The OSI Reference Model
Introduction to Encapsulation
Modulation Techniques
Networking Topologies, Connectors and Wiring Standards
Physical Media
Cable Properties
Wiring Standards
Installing Wiring Distributions
Current Ethernet Specifications
Network Basics
Ethernet Basics
Ethernet at the Data Link Layer
Ethernet at the Physical Layer
Ethernet Over other Standards
Networking Devices
Common Network Connectivity Devices
Other Specialised Devices
Planning and Implementing a Basic SOHO Network
Introduction to the Internet Protocol
Introducing TCP/IP
Data Encapsulation
IP Addressing
IP Terminology
The Hierarchical Addressing Scheme
IPv4 Address Types
Internet Protocol version 6
IP Subnetting, Troubleshooting IP and Introduction to NAT
Subnetting
Troubleshooting IP Addressing
Introduction to Network Address Translation (NAT)
Introduction to IP Routing
Routing Basics
The IP Routing Process
Testing Your IP Routing Understanding
Static and Dynamic Routing
Routing Protocols
Routing Protocol Basics
Distance Vector Routing Protocols
Link State Routing Protocols
High Availability
IPv6 Routing Protocols
Switching and Virtual LANs
Networking Before Layer 2 Switching
Switching Services
Spanning Tree Protocol
Virtual LANs
VLAN Trunking Protocol
Wireless Networking
Introduction to Wireless Technology
The 802.11 Standards
Comparing 802.11 Standards
Wireless Network Components
Wireless Security
Network Threats and Mitigation
Recognising Security Threats
Vulnerabilities
Understanding Mitigation Techniques
Policies and Procedures
Anti-malware software
Physical Security and Risk
Using Hardware and Software Security Devices
Defining Firewalls
Firewall Technologies
Firewalls at the Application Layer vs the Network Layer
Scanning Services and Other Firewall Features
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
VPN Concentrators
Understanding Problems Affecting Device Security
Understanding Problems Affecting Device Security
What is a WAN?
T-Series Connections
Transmission Media
Broadband Services
Wireless WAN Technologies
WAN Protocols
WAN Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Tools
Protocol Analysers
Throughput Testers
Connectivity Software
Using Traceroute
Using ipconfig and ifconfig
Using the ping Utility
Using the Address Resolution Protocol
Using the nslookup Utility
Resolving Names with the Hosts Table
Using the Mtr Command (pathping)
Using the route Command
Using the nbtstat Utility
Using the netstat Utility
Software and Hardware Tools
Understanding Network Scanners
Baseline
Network Monitoring and Logging
Identifying Hardware Tools
Network Troubleshooting
Narrowing Down the Problem
Troubleshooting Steps
Troubleshooting Tips
Management, Monitoring, and Optimisation
Managing Network Documentation
Network Monitoring
Network Optimisation
Who should attend?
CompTIA Network+ is aimed at IT professionals with job roles such as network administrator, network technician, network installer, help desk technician and IT cable installer.
Pre-requisites
Delegates should hold the CompTIA A+ Certification or have equivalent knowledge. Delegates should have at least 6 months networking experience.