CompTIA Network+ Certification

DSOC0054—Five Day Training Class

Introduction

You will identify and describe all the major networking technologies, systems, skills, and tools in use in modern PC-based computer networks, and learn information and skills that will be helpful as you prepare for the CompTIA Network+ certification examination, 2005 objectives (exam number N10-003).

Network+ Training Prerequisites

An introductory course in a Windows operating system, or equivalent skills and knowledge, is required. CompTIA A+ certification, or the equivalent skills and knowledge, is helpful but not required.

Network+ Class Objectives

Upon successful completion of this Network+ course, students will be able to:

• Identify the basic components of network theory.
• Identify the major network communications methods.
• Identify network data delivery methods.
• List and describe network media and hardware components.
• Identify the major types of network implementations.
• Identify the components of a TCP/IP network implementation.
• Identify the major services deployed on TCP/IP networks.
• Identify characteristics of a variety of network protocols.
• Identify the components of a LAN implementation.
• Identify the components of a WAN implementation.
• Identify major issues and technologies in network security.
• Identify the components of a remote network implementation.
• Identify major issues and technologies in disaster recovery.
• Identify major data storage technologies and implementations.
• Identify the primary network operating systems.
• Identify major issues, models, tools, and techniques in network troubleshooting.

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Network Theory

• Networking Terminology
• Network Building Blocks
• Standard Network Models
• Network Topologies
• Network Categories

Lesson 2: Network Communications Methods

• Transmission Methods
• Media Access Methods
• Signaling Methods

Lesson 3: Network Data Delivery

• Data Addressing and Delivery
• Network Connection Mechanisms
• Reliable Delivery Techniques

Lesson 4: Network Media and Hardware

• Bounded Network Media
• Unbounded Network Media
• Noise Control
• Network Connectivity Devices

Lesson 5: Network Implementations

• The OSI Model
• Client Network Resource Access
• Ethernet Networks
• Token Ring Networks
• Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) Networks
• Wireless Technologies and Standards

Lesson 6: Networking with TCP/IP

• Families of Protocols
• The TCP/IP Protocol
• Default IP Addresses
• Custom IP Addresses
• The TCP/IP Protocol Suite

Lesson 7: TCP/IP Services

• IP Address Assignment Methods
• Host Name Resolution
• NetBIOS Name Resolution
• TCP/IP Utilities
• TCP/IP Upper-layer Services
• TCP/IP Interoperability Services

Lesson 8: Other Network Protocols

• The NetBEUI Protocol
• The IPX/SPX Protocol
• The AppleTalk Protocol
• The IP Version 6 (IPv6) Protocol

Lesson 9: Local Area Network (LAN) Infrastructure

• Bridges and Switches
• IP Routing Topology
• Static IP Routing
• Dynamic IP Routing
• Controlling Data Movement with Filters and VLANs

Lesson 10: Wide Area Network (WAN) Infrastructure

• WAN Switching Technologies
• WAN Transmission Technologies
• WAN Connectivity Methods
• Voice Over Data Systems

Lesson 11: Network Security

• Network Threats
• Virus Protection
• Local Security
• Network Authentication Methods
• Data Encryption
• Internet Security

Lesson 12: Remote Networking

• Remote Network Architectures
• Terminal Services Implementations
• Remote Access Networking Implementations
• Virtual Private Networking (VPN)

Lesson 13: Disaster Recovery

• Planning for Disaster Recovery
• Data Backup
• Fault Tolerance Methods

Lesson 14: Network Data Storage

• Enterprise Data Storage Techniques
• Clustering
• Network Attached Storage (NAS)
• Storage Area Network (SAN) Implementations

Lesson 15: Network Operating Systems

• Microsoft Operating Systems
• Novell NetWare
• UNIX and Linux Operating Systems
• Macintosh Networking

Lesson 16: Network Troubleshooting

• Troubleshooting Models
• TCP/IP Troubleshooting Utilities
• Hardware Troubleshooting Tools
• System Monitoring Tools
• Network Baselining