CompTIA NETWORK+ CERTIFICATION

Each of the bulleted activities below is a separate study task within the CertMaster Learn learning plan. Students are encouraged to complete a certain number of tasks in each login session based on their desired course completion date.

Review Activities are embedded within the eBook. Videos and Practice Questionsare found in the CompTIA Learning Center, the platform through which the eBook is delivered. Labs are available at the course level or integrated as study tasks within CertMaster Learn.

COURSE OBJETIVES

At course completion, students will be knowledgeable in:

• Comparing OSI Model Network Functions
• Deploying Ethernet Cabling
• Deploying Ethernet Switching
• Troubleshooting Ethernet Networks
• Explaining IPv4 Addressing
• Supporting IPv4 and IPv6 Networks
• Configuring and Troubleshooting Routers
• Explaining Network Topologies and Types
• Explaining Transport Layer Protocols
• Explaining Network Services
• Explaining Network Applications
• Ensuring Network Availability
• Explaining Common Security Concepts
• Supporting and Troubleshooting Secure Networks
• Deploying and Troubleshooting Wireless Networks
• Comparing WAN Links and Remote Access Methods
• Explaining Organizational and Physical Security Concepts
• Explaining Disaster Recovery and High Availability Concepts
• Applying Network Hardening Techniques
• Summarizing Cloud and Datacenter Architecture

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is suitable to students with roles as:

• Network Field Technician/Engineer
• Network Administrator
• Help Desk Technician
• Network Support Specialist
• Network Analyst

PREREQUISITE COMMENT

CompTIA A+ and/or a minimum of 9 months networking experience recommended.

COURSE OUTLINE

1 – Comparing OSI Model Network Functions

2 – Deploying Ethernet Cabling

3 – Deploying Ethernet Switching

4 – Troubleshooting Ethernet Networks

5 – Explaining IPv4 Addressing

6 – Supporting IPv4 and IPv6 Networks

7 – Configuring and Troubleshooting Routers

8 – Explaining Network Topologies and Types

9 – Explaining Transport Layer Protocols

10 – Explaining Network Services

11 – Explaining Network Applications

12 – Ensuring Network Availability

13 – Explaining Common Security Concepts

14 – Supporting and Troubleshooting Secure Networks

15 – Deploying and Troubleshooting Wireless Networks

16 – Comparing WAN Links and Remote Access Methods

17 – Explaining Organizational and Physical Security Concepts

18 – Explaining Disaster Recovery and High Availability Concepts

19 – Applying Network Hardening Techniques

20 – Summarizing Cloud and Datacenter Architecture