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CompTIA Network+ Certification

Description:
CompTIA Network+ validates the knowledge and skills of networking professionals. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification that recognizes a technician's ability to describe the features and functions of networking components and to install, configure and troubleshoot basic networking hardware, protocols and services. This practical 'hands-on' 5-day course will teach students the fundamental principles of installing and supporting networks.
  • Cost: Price on application
  • Duration: 5 Days
  • This course is not available as part of our public schedule but can be provided on a customised client specific basis.
Prerequisites:
Students should meet the following criteria prior to attending the course:
- Taken and passed both CompTIA A+ Certification exams or have equivalent knowledge and
experience.
- Six months to one year of post-A+ Certification support experience.
- Extensive experience of supporting end-users and PC-based systems.
Network Media and Devices:
- Topologies and the OSI Model • Key Features of Networks • Network Topologies • The OSI Model • TCP/IP Protocol Suite
- Labs • Matching Components to the OSI Model
- Cabling and Connectors • Selecting Network Cable • Twisted Pair Cable (UTP / STP / ScTP) • Coaxial Cable • Fiber Optic Cable • Repeaters • Media Converters
• Serial Cable
- Labs • Configuring a Network Adapter • Using VirtualBox • ARP and Packet Analysis
- Ethernet • IEEE 802 Standards • Media Characteristics • Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) • MAC Addressing • Network Adapters • Protocol Analyzer
- Bridge and Switches • Hubs • Bridges • Switches • Virtual LANs (VLAN) • Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
Addressing and Routing:
- Internet Protocol • Internet Protocol Basics • Configuring TCP/IP • IP Routing Basics • ICMP
- Labs • Binary to Decimal Conversions • ANDing • IP Address Configuration
- Addressing Schemes • IP Addressing Schemes • Creating Subnets • Internet Addressing
- Labs • Understanding IP Addressing • Subnet Addressing • IP Addressing Schemes
- DHCP and APIPA • Static versus Dynamic IP Addressing • Configuring DHCP
- Labs • Configuring DHCP Clients and Servers
- IPv6 • IPv6 Address Format • IPv6 Addressing Schemes
- Labs • IPv6 Addressing
- Routing • Routing Basics • Routing Algorithms and Metrics • Routing Protocols • Installing and Configuring Routers • Routing Troubleshooting Tools • Internet Group Management Protocol
- Labs • Configuring Routing • Designing a Routed Internetwork
Network Applications:
- Transport Protocols • Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) • User Datagram Protocol (UDP) • TCP/IP Ports • Port Scanners
- Labs • TCP and Port Scanning
- Name Resolution • Host Names • Name Resolution Methods • Configuring DNS Servers • Name Resolution Troubleshooting
- Labs • Name Resolution
- Web Services • TCP/IP Services • World Wide Web (HTTP) • File Transfer Protocol (FTP) • Network Time Protocol (NTP)
- Communication Services • Email (SMTP / POP3 / IMAP) • Conferencing and VoIP Protocols
- Labs • Configuring Email Services
- WAN Technologies • WAN Basics • Telecommunications Networks • Packet-switched WAN Services • Local Loop Services • Installing Modems
- Labs • Designing a WAN
- Remote Access • Remote Connectivity Protocols • Virtual Private Networks • Remote Access Servers
Network Security:
- Security Fundamentals • Security Basics • Social Engineering • Malware • Network Attack Strategies • Policies and Procedures • Device Security • Training
- Security Appliances • Secure Network Topologies • Network Address Translation • Firewalls and Proxy Servers • Intrusion Detection Systems • Vulnerability Assessments and Pentests
- Labs • Configuring Firewalls and IDS
- Authentication • Authentication Technologies • Encryption and PKI • Authentication Protocols • Network Access Control
- Labs • Authentication Methods and VPNs • Configuring Certificate Services and HTTPS • Designing a Secure Network
- Installing Wireless Networks • Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11) • Setting Up a Wireless Network • Wireless Security • Wireless WANs
- Labs • Configuring a Wireless Network
Management, Monitoring, Troubleshooting:
- Configuration Management • Configuration Management Concepts • Documentation
- Installing Wired Networks • Planning a SOHO Network Installation • Wiring Standards • Wiring Distribution • Cable Testing Tools
- Labs • Designing a LAN
- Deploying Virtual Networks • Virtualization Technologies • Virtual Platform Applications • Cloud Computing
- Monitoring and Management Tools • Performance Management Appliances • Network Monitoring Utilities • Simple Network Management Protocol • Remote Administration Tools
- Labs • Performance Testing and Monitoring • Monitoring and Management Tools
- Network Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting Procedures • Troubleshooting Common Connectivity Scenarios
- Labs • Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting Scenarios


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