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CompTIA Network+ helps develop a career in IT infrastructure by covering troubleshooting, configuring, and managing networks.
This certification validates the hands-on skills needed to work with both wired and wireless networks; also included are emerging technologies such as unified communications, mobile, cloud, and virtualization technologies. This powerful credential will help take your IT career to the next level.

CompTIA Network+ helps develop a career in IT infrastructure by covering troubleshooting, configuring, and managing networks. 
This certification validates the hands-on skills needed to work with both wired and wireless networks; also included are emerging technologies such as unified communications, mobile, cloud, and virtualization technologies. This powerful credential will help take your IT career to the next level.

Course overview

Lesson 1: Comparing OSI Model Network Functions
• Compare and contrast OSI model layers 
• Configure SOHO networks 
Lesson 2: Deploying Ethernet Cabling 
• Summarize Ethernet standards 
• Summarize copper cabling types 
• Summarize fiber optic cabling types • Deploy Ethernet cabling 
Lesson 3: Deploying Ethernet Switching
• Deploy networking devices 
• Explain network interfaces 
• Deploy common Ethernet switching features  
Lesson 4: Troubleshooting Ethernet Networks 
• Explain network troubleshooting methodology 
• Troubleshoot common cable connectivity issues 
Lesson 5: Explaining IPv4 Addressing 
• Explain IPv4 addressing schemes 
• Explain IPv4 forwarding 
• Configure IP networks and subnets  
Lesson 6: Supporting IPv4 and IPv6 Networks
• Use appropriate tools to test IP configuration 
• Troubleshoot IP networks 
• Explain IPv6 addressing schemes  
Lesson 7: Configuring and Troubleshooting Routers 
• Compare and contrast routing concepts 
• Compare and contrast dynamic routing concepts 
• Install and troubleshoot routers  
Lesson 8: Explaining Network Topologies and Types 
• Explain network types and characteristics 
• Explain tiered switching architecture 
 Lesson 9: Explaining Transport Layer Protocols 
• Compare and contrast transport protocols 
• Use appropriate tools to scan network ports 
 
Lesson 10: Explaining Network Services 
• Explain the use of network addressing services 
• Explain the use of name resolution services 
• Configure DNS services 
Lessons 11: Explaining Network Applications 
• Explain the use of web, file/print, and database services 
• Explain the use of email and voice services 
Lesson 12: Ensuring Network Availability 
• Explain the use of network management services 
• Use event management to ensure network availability 
• Use performance metrics to ensure network availability 
Lesson 13: Explaining Common Security Concepts 
• Explain common security concepts 
• Explain authentication methods  
Lesson 14: Supporting and Troubleshooting Secure Networks 
• Compare and contrast security appliances 
• Troubleshoot service and security issues 
Lesson 15: Deploying and Troubleshooting Wireless Networks 
• Summarize wireless standards 
• Install wireless networks 
• Troubleshoot wireless networks 
• Configure and troubleshoot wireless security  
Lesson 16: Comparing WAN Links and Remote Access Methods  
• Explain WAN provider links 
• Compare and contrast remote access methods 
Lesson 17: Explaining Organizational and Physical Security Concepts 
• Explain organizational documentation and policies 
• Explain physical security methods 
• Compare and contrast Internet of Things devices  
Lesson 18: Explaining Disaster Recovery and High Availability Concepts 
• Explain disaster recovery concepts 
• Explain high availability concepts 
Lesson 19: Applying Network Hardening Techniques 
• Compare and contrast types of attacks 
• Apply network hardening techniques 
 
Lesson 20: Summarizing Cloud and Datacenter Architecture.
The course is run for 2 consecutive weeks with the students required to take the exam on the last day of week 2.