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Level up your IT infrastructure career with this video-based, online training course. In this expert-led course you'll complete hands-on labs to master concepts in troubleshooting, configuring, and managing current networking technologies across all vendors and solutions. You'll also get exclusive access to Pearson Test Prep practice exams to fully prepare for the CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) exam.
This course provides first-hand experience with core topics on the N10-007 exam, including protocol reference models; network devices, topologies, and services; WAN technologies; network cables and connectors; network design; LAN technologies; network addressing and routing; unified communication; virtualization; network security; and network maintenance. You'll learn skills essential for any IT professional, regardless of your career path.
Who should take this course Skill level | Beginner
Anyone planning to take the CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) exam to become a network administrator
Experienced network administrators looking to prove mastery in security, hardware, and software on a variety of network devices
Anyone entering the IT field, new to network administration, and/or interested in learning basic networking concepts, configuration, and troubleshooting skills
To become Network+ certified, it is recommended (though not required) that you be CompTIA A+ (Core 1) and (Core 2) certified and/or have at least 9 to 12 months of experience in networking support or IT administration.
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Course includes
17 hours of targeted lessons from industry leaders on how to implement and administer networking solutions to address today's technology challenges
Hands-on labs to simulate real-world experience (e.g., Connecting a Workstation to the LAN and Configuring IPv4 Properties, Configuring SSID, Viewing TCP/IP Frame Details Using Network Monitor)
Self-study tools, such as flashcards to study key terms and quizzes to self-asses your progress
Exclusive Pearson Test Prep practice exams to fully prepare for the N10-007 exam
Expert tips on how to prepare for the test, so you can take the CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) exam with confidence
1 year of access*
What you'll learn This Pearson IT Training Course covers the full range of topics tested on the CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) exam, including:
Fundamental networking concepts, such as protocol reference models, network devices and theory, network topologies, and network services
WAN technologies, including ISDN, Frame Relay, PPP, MPLS, Metro-Ethernet, and more
How to work with different network cables and connectors
Network design considerations
Switch and wireless LAN configuration
IPv4 and IPv6 addressing
Routing fundamentals, including RIP, OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP routing protocols; HSRP and VRRP; route aggregation; and routing metrics
Unified communications, Voice over IP (VoIP), video, and QoS
Virtualized devices, storage area network technologies (SAN), and cloud technologies
Network security attacks, vulnerabilities, policies, defenses, and countermeasures
Network monitoring tools and analysis, configuration management, and best practices
Network troubleshooting
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Table of Contents:
Introduction
Overview
Part 1: Fundamental Networking Concepts
Part 1: Introduction
Module 1: Protocols and Reference Modules
Module 1 Learning Objectives
1.1 The OSI Model
Module 1 Interactive Exercise
1.2 The DoD Model
1.3 IP, ICMP, UDP, and TCP
1.4 Protocol Data Units (PDUs)
1.5 Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU)
1.6 Port and Protocols
Module 1: Review
Module 1 Flashcards
Module 1 Quiz
Module 1: Interactive Labs
Module 2: Network Devices and Theory
Module 2 Learning Objectives
2.1 Analog Modems
2.2 Hubs. Switches, and Routers
2.3 Collision Domains
2.4 Broadcast Domains
2.5 CSMA/CD vs CSMA/CA
Module 2 Interactive Exercise
2.6 Wireless Access Points
2.7 Firewalls
2.8 Firewall with a DMZ
2.9 Intrusion Detection Devices
2.10 VPN Concentrators
2.11 Load Balancers
2.12 Advanced Filtering Appliances
2.13 More Network Appliances
Module 2: Review
Module 2 Flashcards
Module 2 Quiz
Module 2: Interactive Labs
Module 3: Network Topologies
Module 3 Learning Objectives
3.1 Star
3.2 Mesh
3.3 Ring
3.4 Bus
3.5 Logical and Physical Topologies
3.6 Point-to-Point
3.7 Point-to-Multipoint
3.8 Hybrid
3.9 Client-Server
3.10 Peer-to-Peer
3.11 LAN
3.12 WAN
3.13 MAN
3.14 CAN
3.15 PAN
3.16 WLAN
Module 3 Interactive Exercise
Module 3: Review
Module 3 Flashcards
Module 3 Quiz
Module 3: Interactive Labs
Module 4: Network Services
Module 4 Learning Objectives
4.1 Virtual Private Networks
4.2 Dynamic Multipoint VPNs
4.3 Web Services
4.4 Voice Services
4.5 DHCP
4.6 DNS
4.7 NAT
4.8 NTP
4.9 SDN
4.10 IoT
4.11 SIP Trunks
Module 4 Interactive Exercise
Module 4: Review
Module 4 Flashcards
Module 4 Quiz
Module 4: Interactive Labs
Module 5: WAN Technologies
Module 5 Learning Objectives
5.1 Packet Switched vs. Circuit Switched Networks
5.2 Cellular Technologies
5.3 Frame Relay
5.4 ATM
5.5 Satellite
5.6 DSL
5.7 Cable
5.8 PPP
5.9 PPPoE
5.10 Leased Lines
5.11 ISDN
5.12 MPLS
5.13 Metro-Ethernet
Module 5 Interactive Exercise
Module 5: Review
Module 5 Flashcards
Module 5 Quiz
Module 5: Interactive Labs
Module 6: Network Cables and Connectors
Module 6 Learning Objectives
6.1 Copper Cables
6.2 Fiber Cables
6.3 Copper Connectors
6.4 Fiber Connectors
6.5 Media Converters
6.6 Transceivers
6.7 Termination Points
6.8 Cabling Tools
6.9 EIA-TIA 568 Standards
6.10 Straight-Through vs. Crossover Cables
6.11 Ethernet Standards
Module 6 Interactive Exercise
Module 6: Review
Module 6 Flashcards
Module 6 Quiz
Module 6: Interactive Labs
Part 2: LAN Technologies
Part 2: Introduction
Module 7: Ethernet Switch Operation
Module 7 Learning Objectives
7.1 VLAN Theory
7.2 Trunking Theory
7.3 Power over Ethernet
7.4 SPANNING TREE PROTOCOL
7.4.1 Introduction to STP
7.4.2 STP Port States
7.4.3 STP Practice Exercise
7.4.4 STP Convergence Times
7.4.5 STP Variants
7.5 Port Mirroring
7.6 Distributed Switching
7.7 Jumbo Frames
Module 7 Interactive Exercise
Module 7: Review
Module 7 Flashcards
Module 7 Quiz
Module 7: Interactive Labs
Module 8: Wireless LAN Operation
Module 8 Learning Objectives
8.1 Introduction to Wireless LANs (WLANs)
8.2 WLAN Antennas
8.3 Wireless Range Extenders
8.4 WLAN Frequencies and Channels
8.5 WLAN Standards
8.6 SOHO Wireless Router Setup
Module 8 Interactive Exercise
Module 8: Review
Module 8 Flashcards
Module 8 Quiz
Module 8: Interactive Labs
Part 3: Network Addressing and Routing
Part 3: Introduction
Module 9: Network Addressing
Module 9 Learning Objectives
9.1 MAC Addresses
9.2 IPV4 ADDRESSES
9.2.1 Binary Numbering
9.2.2 IPv4 Address Formatting
9.2.3 Address Classes
9.2.4 Private vs. Public IPv4 Addresses
9.2.5 IPv4 Unicast
9.2.6 IPv4 Broadcast
9.2.7 IPv4 Multicast
9.2.8 The Need for Subnetting
9.2.9 Calculating Available Subnets
9.2.10 Calculating Available Hosts
9.2.11 Subnetting Practice Exercise #1
9.2.12 Subnetting Practice Exercise #2
9.2.13 Subnetting Practice Exercise #3
9.2.14 Calculating Usable Ranges of IPv4 Addresses
9.2.15 Subnetting Practice Exercise #4
9.2.16 Subnetting Practice Exercise #5
9.2.17 Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR)
9.3 IPV6 ADDRESSES
9.3.1 IPv6 Address Format
9.3.2 Shortening an IPv6 Address
9.3.3 IPv6 Address—Practice Exercise
9.3.4 Global Unicast
9.3.5 IPv6 Multicast
9.3.6 Link Local
9.3.7 Unique Local
9.3.8 Loopback
9.3.9 Unspecified
9.3.10 Solicited-Node Multicast
9.3.11 EUI-64
9.3.12 Autoconfiguration
9.3.13 IPv6 Traffic Flows
9.4 STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT BOTH IPV4 AND IPV6
9.4.1 Dual Stack
9.4.2 Tunneling IPv6 Through an IPv4 Network
9.4.3 IP Address Management (IPAM)
Module 9 Interactive Exercise #1
Module 9 Interactive Exercise #2
Module 9: Review
Module 9 Flashcards
Module 9 Quiz
Module 9: Interactive Labs
Module 10: Routing Fundamentals
Module 10 Learning Objectives
10.1 Routing Protocols
10.2 Packet Flow in a Routed Network
10.3 RIP
10.4 OSPF
10.5 EIGRP
10.6 BGP
10.7 Route Redistribution
Module 10 Interactive Exercise
Module 10: Review
Module 10 Flashcards
Module 10 Quiz
Module 10: Interactive Labs
Part 4: Advanced Networking Concepts
Part 4: Introduction
Module 11: Unified Communication Fundamentals
Module 11 Learning Objectives
11.1 Voice over IP
11.2 Video over IP
11.3 Unified Communications
11.4 QUALITY OF SERVICE (QOS)
11.4.1 Overview of QoS Mechanisms
11.4.2 QoS Markings
11.4.3 Traffic Shaping and Policing
Module 11 Interactive Exercise
Module 11: Review
Module 11 Flashcards
Module 11 Quiz
Module 11: Interactive Labs
Module 12: Virtualization Fundamentals
Module 12 Learning Objectives
12.1 Virtualized Devices
12.2 Virtual IP
12.3 Storage Area Network (SAN) Technologies
12.4 Using InfiniBand for SANs
12.5 Cloud Technologies
12.6 Accessing Cloud Services
Module 12 Interactive Exercise
Module 12: Review
Module 12 Flashcards
Module 12 Quiz
Module 12: Interactive Labs
Module 13: Network Security
Module 13 Learning Objectives
13.1 General Security and Availability Issues
13.2 Common Network Attacks
13.3 Unauthorized Access Attacks
13.4 Common Defense Strategies
13.5 Switch Port Defense
13.6 Access Control Lists
13.7 Wireless Security Options
13.8 AAA
13.9 User Authentication
13.10 Physical Security
13.11 Forensic Concepts
13.12 Device Hardening
13.13 Mitigating Network Threats
Module 13 Interactive Exercise
Module 13: Review
Module 13 Flashcards
Module 13 Quiz
Module 13: Interactive Labs
Part 5: Networking Maintenance
Part 5: Introduction
Module 14: Network Monitoring Tools and Analysis
Module 14 Learning Objectives
14.1 Device Monitoring Tools
14.2 SNMP
14.3 Remote Access Methods
14.4 Environment Monitoring
14.5 Wireless Network Monitoring
Module 14 Interactive Exercise
Module 14: Review
Module 14 Flashcards
Module 14 Quiz
Module 14: Interactive Labs
Module 15: Network Best Practices
Module 15 Learning Objectives
15.1 Safety Procedures
15.2 Wiring Management
15.3 Power Management
15.4 Rack Management
15.5 Change Control
15.6 High Availability
15.7 Disaster Recovery
15.8 Standards, Policies, and Rules
15.9 Documentation
Module 15 Interactive Exercise
Module 15: Review
Module 15 Flashcards
Module 15 Quiz
Module 15: Interactive Labs
Module 16: Network Troubleshooting
Module 16 Learning Objective
16.1 7-Step Troubleshooting Methodology
16.2 CLI Troubleshooting Utilities
16.3 Common LAN Issues
16.4 Common Wireless LAN Issues
16.5 Common Network Service Issues
Module 16 Interactive Exercise
Module 16: Review
Module 16 Flashcards
Module 16 Quiz
Module 16: Interactive Labs
Final Preparation
Module 17: Final Preparation
Learning Objectives
17.1 How to Register for the Exam
17.2 Study Strategies
17.3 What to do on Exam Day
17.4 Final Preparation Review
About the Author :
Course experts
Kevin Wallace - Author, network specialist, and technical trainer With Cisco experience dating back to 1989, Kevin Wallace (CCIEx2 #7945) has been a Network Design Specialist for the Walt Disney World Resort, a Network Manager at Eastern Kentucky University, an instructor for Cisco Learning Partners, an author of multiple Cisco Press books, and a Distinguished Speaker at Cisco Live. Currently, Kevin owns and operates Kevin Wallace Training, LLC (kwtrain.com), a provider of self-paced training materials that simplify computer networking.
Anthony Sequeira - Author and technical trainer Anthony Sequeira (CCIE #15626) began his IT career in 1994 with IBM in Tampa, Florida. He quickly formed his own computer consultancy, Computer Solutions, and then discovered his true passion: teaching and writing about Microsoft, Cisco, and networking technologies.
