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CompTIA Network+ (2009 Edition) Expert Live with Encore

Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number

Overview/Description
The CompTIA Network + course provides students core knowledge required in the design, configuration and troubleshooting of networks. This course provides both network theory and important troubleshooting skills used in modern networks, and reflects the new CompTIA N+ objectives introduced in 2009.

Target Audience
This course is appropriate for students pursuing the N+ examination. It also provides the prerequisite knowledge for the Cisco CCNA courses (ICND1 and ICND2). Students considering entry into Cisco certification will have an advantage if they attend this course prior to ICND1. This course also teaches practical skills that would help IT managers, IT help desk staff, and those considering the IT field.

Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course, although CompTIA A+ level knowledge is helpful.

Certification
CompTIA Network+ 2009

Exams
N10-004

Skills
This course covers the following:

Network Technologies
Network Media and Topologies
Network Devices
Network Management
Network Tools
Network Security
Network Best Practices

Outline

Module 1 - Networking Terminology and Models

Lesson One: Introduction to Networking
Lesson Two: Network Topologies and Terminology
Lesson Three: The Open Systems Interconnect Model
Lesson Four: Network Management Metrics

Module 2 - Network Cabling

Lesson One: Network Communication
Lesson Two: Cables
Lesson Three: Wiring Distribution
Lesson Four: Cable Tools

Module 3 - Ethernet

Lesson One: Properties of Ethernet Connections
Lesson Two: Devices Used to Interconnect Ethernet Components
Lesson Three: Features of an Ethernet Switch
Lesson Four: Troubleshooting Ethernet Networks

Module 4 - The TCP/IP Stack

Lesson One: The Layers of the TCP/IP Stack
Lesson Two: The Application Layer Examined
Lesson Three: The Transport Layer Examined
Lesson Four: The Internet Layer Examined
Lesson Five: Name Resolution in the TCP/IP Stack

Module 5 - IP Addressing and Subnetting

Lesson One: Classful IP Addressing and the Subnet Mask
Lesson Two: Subnetting and Classless IP Networking
Lesson Three: IP Address Management
Lesson Four: IP Communication Operation
Lesson Five: Troubleshooting IP Addressing with Binary
Lesson Six: Troubleshooting Common IP Addressing Issues

Module 6 - IP Routing and Services

Lesson One: IP Routing
Lesson Two: Troubleshooting IP Routing
Lesson Three: Router Services
Lesson Four: Introduction to IPv6
Lesson Five: VoIP and Quality of Service

Module 7 - Wide Area Networks

Lesson One: Properties of WAN Connections
Lesson Two: Types of WAN Connections

Module 8 - Wireless LAN Technologies

Lesson One: WLAN Fundamentals
Lesson Two: Deploying WLANs
Lesson Three: WLAN Security

Module 9 - Network Security Concepts, Technology and Practices

Lesson One: Security Services
Lesson Two: Security Threats and Attacks
Lesson Three: Virtual Private Network Protocols
Lesson Four: Network Security Devices and Tools
Lesson Five: Network Security Practices

Module 10 - Network Monitoring, Management and Regulations

Lesson One: Network Monitoring
Lesson Two: Network Management Protocols
Lesson Three: Network Documentation

Expected Duration (hours)
30.0

Lesson Objectives

CompTIA Network+ (2009 Edition) Expert Live with Encore

Identify the function and operation of the layers in the OSI model and TCP/IP Stack

Identify cables, media and standards used in LAN, WLAN and WAN technologies

Describe the features and operation of a switched Ethernet network

Successfully implement and troubleshoot IP subnetting

Describe the operation of IP routing

Identify security services, protocols and threats

Describe network monitoring and management practices

Course Number:
LLCT0009