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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.

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 

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.  

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