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CompTIA Network+ (N10-009)
(N10-009.AE1) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-575-6This course includes
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Lessons
23+ Lessons | 354+ Exercises | 420+ Quizzes | 278+ Flashcards | 278+ Glossary of terms
TestPrep
50+ Pre Assessment Questions | 3+ Full Length Tests | 90+ Post Assessment Questions | 264+ Practice Test Questions
Hands-On Labs
122+ LiveLab | 94+ Video tutorials | 03:08+ Hours
1
Introduction
- What Is the Network+ Certification?
- Why Become Network+ Certified?
- How to Become Network+ Certified
- Tips for Taking the Network+ Exam
- Who Should Read This Course?
- What Does This Course Cover?
- How to Use This Course
- N10-009 Exam Objectives
- Objective Map
2
Introduction to Networks
- First Things First: What's a Network?
- Physical Network Topologies
- Topology Selection, Backbones, and Segments
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
3
The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model
- Internetworking Models
- Introduction to Encapsulation
- Modulation Techniques
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
4
Networking Connectors and Wiring Standards
- Physical Media
- Cable Properties
- Wiring Standards
- Installing Wiring Distributions
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
5
The Current Ethernet Specifications
- Network Basics
- Ethernet Basics
- Ethernet at the Data Link Layer
- Ethernet at the Physical Layer
- Ethernet over Other Standards (IEEE 1905.1-2013)
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
6
Networking Devices
- Common Network Connectivity Devices
- Other Specialized Devices
- Networked Devices
- Planning and Implementing a Basic SOHO Network Using Network Segmentation
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
7
Introduction to the Internet Protocol
- Introducing TCP/IP
- Data Encapsulation
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
8
IP Addressing
- IP Terminology
- The Hierarchical IP Addressing Scheme
- IPv4 Address Types
- Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
9
IP Subnetting, Troubleshooting IP, and Introduction to NAT
- Subnetting Basics
- Troubleshooting IP Addressing
- Introduction to Network Address Translation (NAT)
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
10
Introduction to IP Routing
- Routing Basics
- The IP Routing Process
- Testing Your IP Routing Understanding
- Static and Dynamic Routing
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
11
Routing Protocols
- Routing Protocol Basics
- Distance-Vector Routing Protocols
- Link-State Routing Protocols
- High Available Routes
- Advanced IPv6 Concepts
- IPv6 Routing Protocols
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
12
Switching and Virtual LANs
- Networking Before Layer 2 Switching
- Switching Services
- Spanning Tree Protocol
- Virtual LANs
- VLAN Trunking Protocol
- Advanced Features of Switches
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
13
Wireless Networking
- Introduction to Wireless Technology
- Cellular Technologies
- The 802.11 Standards (Regulatory Impacts)
- Comparing 802.11 Standards
- Wireless Network Components
- Installing a Wireless Network
- Site Survey
- Wireless Security
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
14
Remote Network Access
- Site-to-Site VPN
- Client-to-Site VPN
- Remote Desktop Connection
- Virtual Network Computing
- Connection Methods
- Jump Box/Host
- In-Band vs. Out-of-Band Management
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
15
Using Statistics and Sensors to Ensure Network Availability
- Performance Monitoring/Metrics/Sensors
- SNMP
- Application Programming Interface Integration
- Protocol Analyzer/Packet Capture
- Flow Data
- Log Aggregation
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
16
Organizational Documents and Policies
- Plans and Procedures
- Hardening and Security Policies
- Common Documentation
- IP Address Management
- Common Agreements
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
17
High Availability and Disaster Recovery
- Load Balancing
- Multipathing
- Network Interface Card (NIC) Teaming
- Redundant Hardware/Clusters
- Facilities and Infrastructure Support
- Redundancy and High Availability Concepts
- Backups
- Testing
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
18
Data Center Architecture and Cloud Concepts
- Cloud Computing
- Infrastructure as Code
- Software-Defined Networking
- Virtual Extensible Local Area Network
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Secure Access Secure Edge/Security Service Edge
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
19
Network Troubleshooting Methodology
- Narrowing Down the Problem
- Troubleshooting Steps
- Troubleshooting Tips
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
20
Network Software Tools and Commands
- Software Tools
- Using traceroute
- Using ipconfig, ifconfig, and ip
- Using the ifconfig Utility
- Using the ip Utility
- Using the iptables Utility
- Using the ping Utility
- The Address Resolution Protocol
- Using the arp Utility
- Using the nslookup Utility
- Resolving Names with the Hosts File
- Using the mtr Command (pathping)
- Using the Nmap Utility
- Using the route Command
- Using the netstat Utility
- Using tcpdump
- Basic Networking Device Commands
- Hardware Tools
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
21
Network Security Concepts
- Common Security Terminology
- AAA Model
- Regulatory Compliance
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
22
Common Types of Attacks
- Technology-Based Attacks
- Human and Environmental
- Hardening Security
- Implementing Network Segmentation
- Physical Security Concepts
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Appendix A: Subnetting Class A
- Subnetting Practice Examples: Class A Addresses
- Subnetting in Your Head: Class A Addresses
1
Introduction to Networks
- Exploring a Single Location in a Lab
- Connecting Devices in a Peer-To-Peer Architecture
- Configuring an iSCSI Target and Initiator
- Connecting Devices in a Mesh Topology
- Creating a Bus Topology
2
The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model
- Generating and Examining the ARP Packets
3
Networking Connectors and Wiring Standards
- Connecting Patch Panel Cables
- Connecting Fiber Optic Cables
- Establishing an Internet Connection Between Two Switches Using a Media Converter
4
The Current Ethernet Specifications
- Configuring the Speed and Duplex Settings of a Network Interface
- Configuring NIC Teaming
- Connecting to an Ethernet Network
- Reconnecting to an Ethernet Network
5
Networking Devices
- Mounting and Stacking Switches in a Server Rack
- Connecting Systems to the Internet Through a Firewall Router
- Implementing Intrusion Detection and Prevention
- Configuring a Firewall
- Configuring DHCP on a Router
- Creating an ALB in AWS
- Configuring a Router
- Configuring Autonomous Access Points
- Connecting to a VoIP
- Connecting to a Cable Modem
- Configuring a DNS Server
- Configuring Zone Transfers
- Connecting to a DSL Network
- Configuring a Basic Switch
- Viewing and Creating a Record Type
- Examining DNS Entries
- Configuring a Proxy Server
- Providing Remote Internet Access Using Analog Modem
- Configuring Multi-stratum NTP
- Creating a Demilitarized Zone
- Powering a VoIP Phone Using PoE Injector
- Implementing a SOHO Network
6
Introduction to the Internet Protocol
- Viewing the IPv4 Header
- Understanding ICMP
- Understanding HTTP/HTTPS
- Analyzing the Structure of TCP and UDP Segments
- Using the ping and tracert Commands
- Exploiting SMTP
- Examining Port Numbers
- Configuring an SSH Server on a Linux System
- Connecting to a Remote Computer Using the Remote Desktop Connection
- Configuring IPSec
- Configuring GRE Tunnels
7
IP Addressing
- Exploring APIPA and Loopback Addresses
- Configuring an IPv4 Address
- Configuring an IPv6 Address
- Configuring Stateless and Stateful DHCPv6
- Configuring SLAAC
8
IP Subnetting, Troubleshooting IP, and Introduction to NAT
- Configuring an IP Address in Linux
- Configuring Network Address Translation
9
Introduction to IP Routing
- Configuring Static Routing
10
Routing Protocols
- Configuring BGP
- Configuring EIGRP
- Configuring OSPF
- Configuring IPv6 on a Router
11
Switching and Virtual LANs
- Viewing the Default Status of the Interfaces on a Switch
- Configuring a Loop Guard on a Switch Port
- Observing the STP Modes
- Investigating STP Loop Prevention
- Configuring a BPDU Guard on a Switch Port
- Configuring PortFast and Rapid Spanning Tree
- Configuring an Access Port
- Creating a VLAN and Placing a Switch Port into It
- Configuring DHCP Snooping
- Configuring Speed, Duplex, and Description on a Switch
- Configuring VLAN and Trunking
- Configuring EtherChannel
- Enabling Jumbo Frame Support
12
Wireless Networking
- Creating a Home Wireless Network
- Working with a Mobile Hotspot
- Connecting an iPhone to a Laptop via Bluetooth
13
Remote Network Access
- Creating a Site-to-Site VPN Connection
- Configuring a VPN Connection on an iPad
14
Using Statistics and Sensors to Ensure Network Availability
- Using a Visual Fault Locator
- Monitoring the System's Performance Using Performance Monitor
- Viewing and Exporting Event Logs
- Configuring Syslog and Observing the Log Settings
15
Organizational Documents and Policies
- Setting Up a Password Policy
- Strengthening iPad Security
- Installing the IPAM Feature
16
High Availability and Disaster Recovery
- Creating Redundant Storage
- Configuring HSRP
- Backing Up Files
- Creating a Restore Point
- Restoring Files
- Creating a Local Backup
17
Data Center Architecture and Cloud Concepts
- Creating a VPN Connection
- Creating a Virtual Switch
- Creating a VPC in AWS
- Creating a Virtual Network in Azure
- Creating a Network Firewall in AWS
- Creating a NAT Gateway
- Creating an Internet Gateway in AWS
18
Network Troubleshooting Methodology
- Troubleshooting IP Addressing Issues
- Troubleshooting Switching Issues
19
Network Software Tools and Commands
- Using the Protocol Analyzer Tool
- Understanding Networking and Network Diagnostics Command Line Tools
- Using Command Line Tools
- Using Networking Device Commands
- Testing an RJ-45 Cable Using a Cable Tester
- Using a Network Tap
- Providing Cooling and Ventilation to a Motherboard
20
Network Security Concepts
- Examining a Self-Signed Certificate
- Examining PKI Certificates
- Adding a Digital Certificate
- Creating Asymmetric Key Pairs
- Understanding Symmetric Encryption
- Configuring the RADIUS Server
21
Common Types of Attacks
- Spoofing a MAC Address
- Defending Against IP Spoofing
- Simulating a DoS Attack
- Performing ARP Spoofing
- Using Anti-phishing Tools
- Using the SET Tool
- Creating a Network ACL
- Cracking Passwords Using Cain and Abel
- Using Honeypot
- Disabling Unnecessary Services in Windows
- Implementing Physical Security
