Description
Course Outline
Description
Course Overview:
The globally recognized CompTIA Network+ certification is a vendor-neutral networking credential. It accredits the fundamental know-how and abilities required to build, construct, administer, and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks with assurance.
Prerequisite:
- CompTIA A+ certified, or equivalent
- Minimum of 9–12 months of hands-on experience working in a junior network administrator/network support technician job role
Audience:
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- Network Field Technician
- Network Administrator
- IS Consultant
- Network Field Engineer
- Computer Technician
- Help Desk Technician
- System Engineer
- Network Support Specialist
- Network Analyst
Course Outline
Topic 1: Networking Fundamentals
- Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model layers and encapsulation concepts
- Network topologies and network types
- Cables and connectors
- Subnet and use appropriate IP addressing schemes
- Common ports and protocols, their application, and encrypted alternatives
- Network services
- Basic corporate and datacentre network architecture
- Cloud concepts and connectivity options
Topic 2: Network Implementations
- Devices, features, network placement
- Routing technologies and bandwidth management concepts
- Common Ethernet switching features
- Wireless standards and technologies
Topic 3: Network Operations
- Statistics and sensors
- Organizational documents and policies
- High availability and disaster recovery concepts
Topic 4: Network Security
- Common security concepts
- Common types of attacks
- Network hardening techniques
- Remote access methods and security implications
- Physical security
Topic 5: Network Troubleshooting
- Network troubleshooting methodology
- Common cable connectivity issues
- Network software tools and commands
- Troubleshoot common wireless connectivity issues
- Troubleshoot general networking issues
