Course Description
Certification provides essential training for IT professionals seeking to excel in network management and infrastructure roles. This globally recognized certification covers the core skills required to implement, manage, and troubleshoot enterprise-level wired and wireless networks. It includes comprehensive training on network topologies, router configuration, security hardening, and performance optimization. The exam also evaluates candidates' ability to assess and enhance network security, manage hybrid environments like cloud and IoT, and adhere to governance, risk, and compliance standards. Ideal for those aiming to specialize in network solutions and security, the CompTIA Network+ certification lays a solid foundation for advanced IT careers.
Key features of CompTIA FC0-U61:
- Comprehensive Network Skills: The certification covers essential networking concepts, including network architecture, operations, and security, providing a broad understanding of IT infrastructure.
- Enterprise-Level Solutions: Focuses on implementing and managing enterprise-level wired and wireless network solutions, preparing candidates for complex networking environments.
- Network Troubleshooting: Emphasizes practical skills in identifying and resolving network performance issues, a critical component of network management.
- Security Hardening: Teaches how to harden networks against potential security threats, including configuring and implementing appropriate security measures to protect data and infrastructure.
- Network Design and Implementation: Prepares candidates for designing and implementing robust network solutions, including network topology planning and router configuration.
- Hybrid Environments: Covers monitoring and securing hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and IoT, reflecting modern network infrastructure's evolving landscape.
- Governance, Risk, and Compliance: Addresses the importance of understanding and adhering to applicable laws, policies, and regulations, including principles of governance, risk management, and compliance.
- Incident Response: Trains candidates to identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents, crucial for maintaining network integrity and security.
- Vendor-Neutral Certification: As a vendor-neutral certification, CompTIA Network+ provides skills applicable across various technologies and platforms, offering flexibility in career opportunities.
- Global Recognition: The certification is globally recognized, validating a professional's ability to manage, configure, and troubleshoot networks, enhancing their career prospects in the IT industry.
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Upon completion of your training, you will receive a personalized certificate of completion to help validate your new skills.
Step-by-Step Courses List
Module 0 – Course introduction
- 0.1 Instructor Intro
- 0.2 Course Overview
Module 1 - Networking Fundamentals
- 1.1 Intro to Networking
- 1.1.1 Activity: Creating a Network
- 1.2 Common Terminology
- 1.2.1 Activity: Examining Ports and Sockets
- 1.3 OSI Model
- 1.4 DoD Model
- 1.4.1 Activity: Examining Network Layers
- 1.5 TCP, UDP, IP
- 1.5.1 Activity: Examining TCP
- 1.5.2 Activity: Examining UDP
- 1.5.3 Activity: Examining IP
- 1.6 ICMP, IGMP, ARP
- 1.6.1 Activity: Examining ICMP
- 1.6.2 Activity: Examining ARP
- 1.6.3 Activity: Examining IGMP
- 1.7 Network Topologies
- 1.8 Network Types
- 1.9 Part 1: Network Characteristics
- 1.9 Part 2: Network Characteristics
- 1.10 Module 1 outro
Module 2 - Cables and Connectors
- 2.1 Ethernet Standards
- 2.2 Copper Cable Types
- 2.3 Fiber Optic Cable Types
- 2.4 Connector Types
- 2.4.1 Activity: Selecting the Right Cable
- 2.5 Media Converters and Transceivers
- 2.6 Cable Management
- 2.7 Module 2 Outro
Module 3 - Internet Protocol (IP)
- 3.1 IPv4 Basics
- 3.2 IP Packet and Interface Types
- 3.2.1 Activity: Configuring Client IP Settings
- 3.3 Binary Numbering System
- 3.4 Classful and Classless Addressing
- 3.5 Understanding CIDR Notation
- 3.6 IPv4 Subnetting Method
- 3.7 Verifying with Binary
- 3.8 Finding Subnet IDs
- 3.8.1 Activity: Subnetting a Class C Network
- 3.9 The Delta in Action
- 3.9.1 Activity: Subnetting With the Delta
- 3.10 Subnetting Based on Hosts
- 3.11 Subnetting in Other Octets
- 3.12 Supernetting
- 3.12.1 Activity: Supernetting
- 3.13 IPv6
- 3.14 IPv4 - IPv6 Transition Mechanisms
- 3.15 Module 3 Outro
Module 4 - Layer 7 Protocols
- 4.1 Remote Control Protocols
- 4.2 File Sharing Protocols
- 4.3 Web Protcols
- 4.4 Email Protocols
- 4.5 Database Protocols
- 4.6 Voice Protocols
- 4.7 Security Protocols
- 4.8 Management Protocols
- 4.9 Module 4 Outro
Module 5 - Network Services
- 5.1 DHCP
- 5.1.1 Activity: Configuring DHCP
- 5.1.2 Activity: Configuring a DHCP Relay Agent
- 5.2 DNS
- 5.2.1 Activity: Configuring DNS - Part 1
- 5.2.2 Activity: Configuring DNS - Part 2
- 5.3 NTP
- 5.4 Corporate and Datacenter Network Architecture
- 5.5 Cloud Concepts and Connectivity Options
- 5.6 Module 5 Outro
Module 6 - Networking Devices
- 6.1 Introductory Concepts
- 6.2 Repeaters and Hubs
- 6.2.1 Activity: Connecting Devices with a Hub
- 6.3 Bridges and Switches
- 6.3.1 Activity: Connecting Devices with a Switch
- 6.4 Routers and Multilayer Switches
- 6.5 Security Devices
- 6.6 Modems
- 6.7 Module 6 Outro
Module 7 - Networked Devices
- 7.1 IP Devices
- 7.2 IoT
- 7.2.1 Activity - Programming IoT Devices
- 7.3 ICS/SCADA
- 7.4 Module 7 Outro
Module 8 - Routing and Bandwidth Management
- 8.1 Routing Basics
- 8.1.1 Activity: Configuring Static Routes
- 8.2 Packet Delivery on the Same Network
- 8.3 IP Routing Across a Single Router
- 8.4 IP Routing Across Multiple Hops
- 8.4.1 Activity: Static Routes - CHALLENGE
- 8.5 Route Selection
- 8.6 RIP
- 8.6.1 Activity: Configuring RIP - CHALLENGE
- 8.7 OSPF
- 8.8 EIGRP
- 8.9 BGP
- 8.10 NAT/PAT
- 8.11 Bandwidth Management (with Module 8 Outro)
Module 9 - Ethernet Switching
- 9.1 Ethernet Basics
- 9.2 Switching Overview
- 9.2.1 Activity: Examining a MAC Table
- 9.3 VLANs
- 9.3.1 Activity: Creating VLANs
- 9.4 VLAN Trunking
- 9.4.1 Activity: Configuring VLAN Trunking
- 9.5 VLAN Routing
- 9.5.1 Activity: Configuring VLAN Routing
- 9.6 Contention Management
- 9.7 Switchport Configuration (with Module 9 Outro)
Module 10 - Wireless Technologies
- 10.1 Wireless Overview
- 10.2 Radio Basics
- 10.3 Modulation
- 10.4 Wi-Fi Standards
- 10.5 Antennas
- 10.6 Wi-Fi Service Sets
- 10.7 Wi-Fi Security
- 10.8 Cellular
Module 11 Network Performance
- 11.1 Monitoring Performance
- 11.2 Common Metrics
- 11.2.1 Activity: Examining Interface Statistics
- 11.3 SNMP
- 11.4 Netflow
- 11.5 Network Security Monitoring (with Module 11 Outro)
Module 12 High Availability and Disaster Recovery
- 12.1 HA and DR Concepts
- 12.2 High Availability Mechanisms
- 12.3 Disaster Recovery Mechanisms
- 12.4 Facility and Infrastructure Support (with Module 12 Outro)
Module 13 Organizational Documents
- 13.1 Plans and Procedures
- 13.2 Security Policies
- 13.3 Loss Prevention
- 13.4 Common Agreements
- 13.5 Common Documentation
- 13.6 Structured Cabling - MDF and IDF
- 13.7 Horizontal and Vertical Cabling
- 13.7.1 Activity - Implementing Cable Management
- 13.8 Labeling
- 13.9 Surveys and Assessments (with Module 13 Outro)
Module 14 Network Security
- 14.1 Common Security Concepts
- 14.2 Common Attack Types
- 14.3 Spoofing-based Attacks
- 14.4 Hijacking and MITM
- 14.5 Social Engineering
- 14.6 Network Segmentation
- 14.7 Private VLANs
- 14.8 Single Organization Authentication
- 14.9 Extending Authentication
- 14.10 Authorization
- 14.11 Network Device Hardening
- 14.12 Wireless Security
- 14.13 Remote Access Security
- 14.14 IoT Security
- 14.15 Physical Security (with Module 14 Outro)
Module 15 Network Troubleshooting
- 15.1 Troubleshooting Methodology
- 15.2 Physical Connectivity Issues
- 15.3 Hardware Testing Tools
- 15.3.1 Activity - Testing an Ethernet Cable
- 15.3.2 Activity - Crimping on an RJ-45 Connector
- 15.3.3 Activity - Punching Down Twisted Pair
- 15.3.4 Activity - Using a Telephone Toner
- 15.4 Understanding Electricity
- 15.4.1 Activity - Checking Cable Continuity
- 15.4.2 Activity - Testing DC Voltage
- 15.4.3 Activity - Testing AC Voltage
- 15.5 Twisted Pair Pinout Problems
- 15.6 Twisted Pair Termination Problems
- 15.7 Repairing Damaged Twisted Pair Cable
- 15.8 Fiber Optic Connectivity Issues
- 15.8.1 Activity - Testing a Fiber Optic Cable
- 15.9 Common Port Problems
- 15.9.1 Working with Ports and Their Devices
- 15.10 Common Software Testing Tools
- 15.10.1 Activity - Scanning for Open Ports
- 15.11 Common Command Line Utilities
- 15.12 Troubleshooting Basic IP Networking Issues
- 15.13 Common Switching Issues
- 15.14 Switching Test Tools and Techniques
- 15.15 Common IP Routing Issues
- 15.16 Wi-Fi Access Point Issues
- 15.17 Wirelss Interference
- 15.17.1 Activity - Using a Spectrum Analyzer
- 15.18 Wireless Antenna Issues
- 15.18.1 Activity - Configuring a Wi-Fi Router
- 15.19 WAP Placement Strategies
- 15.20 Infrastructure Service Issues (DHCP)
- 15.21 Infrastructure Service Issues (DNS)
- 15.22 Infrastructure Service Issues (NTP)
- 15.23 Fireall / ACL Issues
- 15.24 VPN Issues
- 15.25 Additional Network Security Troubleshooting and Tips
- 15.26 Advanced Networking Issues
- 15.27 Troubleshooting Server Services (with Module 15 Outro)
- CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Course Outro
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Comprehensive content with practical examples. Great for job readiness.
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