Overview:

This course is intended for entry-level computer support professionals with a basic knowledge of computer hardware, software and operating systems who wish to prepare for the CompTIA Network+ Exam. It is also suitable for those who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of networking concepts and acquire the required skills to prepare for a career in network support or administration.

Duration:  

48 hours

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will learn:

• Basics of networking theory, concepts and networking methods
• Basics of networking data delivery
• Networking media, cabling and hardware
• Networking protocols and the OSI model
• Networking Operating Systems
• TCP/IP fundamentals
• Networking security, including preventing and responding to incidents

Course outlines:

1.      Networking Concepts

• Explain the purposes and uses of ports and protocols.
• Explain devices, applications, protocols and services at their appropriate OSI layers.
• Explain the concepts and characteristics of routing and switching.
• Given a scenario, configure the appropriate IP addressing components.
• Compare and contrast the characteristics of network topologies, types and technologies.
• Given a scenario, implement the appropriate wireless technologies and configurations.
• Summarize cloud concepts and their purposes.
• Explain the functions of network services.

2.      Infrastructure

• Given a scenario, deploy the appropriate cabling solution.
• Given a scenario, determine the appropriate placement of networking devices on a network and install/configure them.
• Explain the purposes and use cases for advanced networking devices.
• Explain the purposes of virtualization and network storage technologies.
• Compare and contrast WAN technologies.

3.      Network Operations

• Given a scenario, use appropriate documentation and diagrams to manage the network.
• Compare and contrast business continuity and disaster recovery concepts.
• Explain common scanning, monitoring and patching processes and summarize their expected outputs.
• Given a scenario, use remote access methods.
• Identify policies and best practices.

4.      Network Security

• Summarize the purposes of physical security devices.
• Explain authentication and access controls.
• Given a scenario, secure a basic wireless network.
• Summarize common networking attacks.
• Given a scenario, implement network device hardening.
• Explain common mitigation techniques and their purposes.

5.      Network Troubleshooting and Tools

• Explain the network troubleshooting methodology.
• Given a scenario, use the appropriate tool.
• Given a scenario, troubleshoot common wired connectivity and performance issues.
• Given a scenario, troubleshoot common wireless connectivity and performance issues.
• Given a scenario, troubleshoot common network service issues.