CompTIA Network+ (2009 Objectives)

Course Outline

Duration: 5 Days

Description: The CompTIA Network+® (2009 Objectives) course builds on your existing user-level knowledge and experience with personal computer operating systems and networks to present fundamental skills and concepts that you will use on the job in any type of networking career. If you are pursuing a CompTIA technical certification path, the CompTIA A+ certification is an excellent first step to take before preparing for the CompTIA Network+ certification.

Course Objective: 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, 2009 objectives (exam number N10-004).

Prerequisites: Basic Windows skills and a fundamental understanding of computer concepts are required. Students can obtain this level of skill and knowledge by taking the following Element K courses: Introduction to Personal Computers: Using Windows XP, Windows XP: Introduction, Introduction to Personal Computers: Using Windows Vista or Microsoft Windows Vista: Level 1 and Level 2.

CompTIA A+ certification, or the equivalent skills and knowledge, is helpful but not required. Students may wish to take the following Element K course: CompTIA A+ Certificiation: A Comprehensive Approach for all 2006 Exam Objectives.

Course Content:

Lesson 1: Network Theory

· Topic 1A: Networking Terminology

· Topic 1B: Network Building Blocks

· Topic 1C: Standard Network Models

· Topic 1D: Physical Network Topologies

· Topic 1E: Logical Network Topologies

· Topic 1F: Network Categories

Lesson 2: Network Communications Methods

· Topic 2A: Transmission Methods

· Topic 2B: Media Access Methods

· Topic 2C: Signaling Methods

Lesson 3: Network Data Delivery

· Topic 3A: Data Addressing and Delivery

· Topic 3B: Delivery Techniques

Lesson 4: Network Media and Hardware

· Topic 4A: Bounded Network Media

· Topic 4B: Unbounded Network Media

· Topic 4C: Noise Control

· Topic 4D: Network Connectivity Devices

· Topic 4E: Wiring Distribution Components

Lesson 5: Network Implementations

· Topic 5A: The OSI Model

· Topic 5B: Ethernet Networks

· Topic 5C: Token Ring Networks

· Topic 5D: Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) Networks

· Topic 5E: Wireless Technologies and Standards

Lesson 6: Networking with TCP/IP

· Topic 6A: Families of Protocols

· Topic 6B: The TCP/IP Protocol

· Topic 6C: IP Address Basics

· Topic 6D: Custom IP Addresses

· Topic 6E: The IP Version 6 Protocol

· Topic 6F: The TCP/IP Protocol Suite

Lesson 7: TCP/IP Services

· Topic 7A: IP Address Assignment Methods

· Topic 7B: Host Name Resolution

· Topic 7C: TCP/IP Utilities

· Topic 7D: TCP/IP Upper-Layer Services

· Topic 7E: TCP/IP Interoperability Services

Lesson 8: Local Area Network Infrastructure

· Topic 8A: Bridges and Switches

· Topic 8B: IP Routing

· Topic 8C: Static IP Routing

· Topic 8D: Dynamic IP Routing

· Topic 8E: Control Data Movement with Filters and VLANs

Lesson 9: WAN Infrastructure

· Topic 9A: WAN Switching Technologies

· Topic 9B: WAN Transmission Technologies

· Topic 9C: WAN Connectivity Methods

· Topic 9D: Voice Over Data Systems

Lesson 10: Network Security

· Topic 10A: Computer Security Basics

· Topic 10B: Authentication

· Topic 10C: Data Encryption

· Topic 10D: Protect Network Traffic with IP Security (IPsec)

· Topic 10E: Internet Security

· Topic 10F: Local Security

· Topic 10G: Common Threats

· Topic 10H: Threat Mitigation Techniques

· Topic 10I: Intrusion Detection and Prevention

· Topic 10J: Educate Users

Lesson 11: Remote Networking

· Topic 11A: Remote Network Architectures

· Topic 11B: Remote Access Networking Implementations

· Topic 11C: Virtual Private Networking

· Topic 11D: Remote Control Computing

Lesson 12: Disaster Recovery

· Topic 12A: Examine Configuration Management Documentation

· Topic 12B: Plan for Disaster Recovery

· Topic 12C: Fault Tolerance Methods

· Topic 12D: Data Backup

Lesson 13: Network Data Storage

· Topic 13A: Enterprise Data Storage

· Topic 13B: Network-Attached Storage (NAS)

· Topic 13C: Storage Area Network (SAN) Implementations

· Topic 13D: Clustering

Lesson 14: Network Operating Systems

· Topic 14A: UNIX and Linux Operating Systems

· Topic 14B: Apple Mac OS X

· Topic 14C: Microsoft Operating Systems

· Topic 14D: Novell Open Enterprise Server

Lesson 15: Network Management

· Topic 15A: Monitoring Tools

· Topic 15B: Network Baselining

· Topic 15C: Network Optimization

Lesson 16: Network Troubleshooting

· Topic 16A: Troubleshooting Models

· Topic 16B: TCP/IP Troubleshooting Utilities

· Topic 16C: Hardware Troubleshooting Tools

· Topic 16D: Common Connectivity Issues

Appendix A: Mapping Network+ Course Content to the CompTIA Network+ Exam Objectives

Appendix B: Additional IP Addressing and Subnetting Practice

Appendix C: CompTIA Network+ Acronyms