Gain knowledge for on-the-job IT skills and information to pass the CompTIA Network+ N10-008 certification exam. This course teaches the skills required to implement enterprise-level wired and wireless network solutions, identify and troubleshoot network performance issues and harden networks against threats to mitigate security vulnerabilities. Demonstrations, hands-on labs, and instructor commentary throughout the course come from real-world experience, with examples and tips that network admin professionals can use in a production environment. Taking the Network Plus course after completing CompTIA A+ and before Security+ is recommended.

In this course, you will learn how to: Compare OSI Model Network Functions Describe network topologies and types Deploy Ethernet Cabling Deploy Ethernet Switching Troubleshoot Ethernet Networks Explain IPv4 Addressing Support IPv4 and IPv6 Networks Configure and Troubleshoot Routers Explain Transport Layer Protocols Describe Network Services Explain Network Applications Ensure Network Availability Describe Common Security Concepts Support and Troubleshoot Secure Networks Deploy and Troubleshoot Wireless Networks Compare WAN Links and Remote Access Methods Explain Organizational and Physical Security Concepts Explain Disaster Recovery and High Availability Concepts Apply Network Hardening Techniques Summarize Cloud and Datacenter Architecture

Intended audience

Junior network administrator

Junior systems engineer

Network support specialist

Systems administrator

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 Firewall / 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