CompTIA On-Demand: CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) Certification Training

Important Update There has been a version update for this course. To view the new course outline and to purchase click: CompTIA On-Demand: Network+ (N10-009) Certification Training Questions? Contact an ONLC Education Advisor weekdays via chat or by calling 1-800-288-8221. Note: This course aligns with the N10-008 exam which retired 12/20/24. ***This is an On-Demand (self-study) course, 180-day, 24/7 access via the internet*** (Applicable State and Local taxes may be added for On-Demand purchases, depending on your location.) You may take this course at any time; there are no set dates. The course includes hours of videos, demonstrations, lab exercises and printed courseware. Note: The 180-day course access period begins at time of purchase. This course prepares students for CompTIA Network+ N10-008 exam. Topics covered include network fundamentals, communication, infrastructure, operations,security, and troubleshooting.

Chapter 1 - Network Fundamentals Instructor Introduction Course Introduction Network Fundamentals Topic A: Introduction to Networking What is a Network? Network Building Blocks Types of Networks Host Requirements Numbering Systems Communicaton Types Communication Concepts Topic B: Network Models and Topologies Networking Models Workgroup vs. Domain Network Topologies Physical Bus Physical Star Physical Ring Physical Mesh Logical Topologies Wireless Topologies Topic C: Network Components and Services Network Components and Services Network Components and Services Topic D: Network Standards What is a Standard? Why Use Standards? Standards Organizations IEEE Networking Standards 10Base Standards Ethernet Ethernet Frames MAC Addresses Access Methods OSI / RM Upper Layers Lower Layers Chapter 2 - Network Communication Topic A: Cabling and Connectors Transmission Methods Serial vs. Parallel Baseband vs. Broadband Data Access Methods Communication Domains Data Access Methods Digital Signals Transmission Media Twisted Pair Cabling Cable Media Categories Twisted Pair Connectors Copper Media Types Wiring Differences Coaxial Cabling Fiber Optic Cabling Connection Options Fiber Optic Connectors Media Converters Transceivers Demarcation Point Other LAN Components Wiring Individual Workstations Connecting Cables Punchdown Blocks Topic B: Ports and Protocols Overview of TCP/IP TCP/IP Layers Core Protocols Transport Protocols Transmission Control Protocol User Datagram Protocol What is a Socket? Internet Layer Core Internet Layer Protocols IP Datagrams Application Layer Application Layer Protocols Well-Known Ports Topic C: IP Addressing Introduction to IP Addresses Subnet Masks IPv4 Address Rules Valid Masks Default Gateway Address Categories Public vs. Private Addresses Classful Addressing Classless Addressing Create IPv4 Subnets Simple Subnetting Complex Subnetting Introduction to IPv6 IPv6 Advantages IPv6 Addresses IPv6 Addressing Global Unicast Unique Local Unicast Link-Local Address Special Addresses Autoconfiguration in IPv6 Chapter 3 - Network Infrastructure Topic A: Network Devices Common Network Devices Device Capabilities OSI / RM Layers and Devices Physical Devices Network Interface Cards Repeaters Repeater Types Hubs Data Link Filtering Network Bridge Switches Topic B: Network Switching Switch Categories Switch Characteristics Power over Ethernet Virtual Capabilities Virtual LAN (VLAN) Initial Switch Configuration Interface Configuration Introduction to STP STP Port States RSTP Differences Understanding Trunking Trunking Protocols Additional Management for Switches Topic C: Network Routing Layer 3 Functionality Routing Tables Network Segmentation Benefits Hardware vs. Software Routers Static vs. Dynamic Routing Routing Protocols Dynamic Routing What is a Metric? Distance Vector vs. Link State Path Vector Interior Routing Protocols Exterior Routing Protocols Routing Problems Topic D: Additional Network Devices Additional Network Devices VoIP Phones Load Balancers Traffic Shapers Intrusion Prevention Systems Firewalls Monitoring Devices Internet of Things (IoT) SCADA Internet Connectivity Wireless Devices Topic E: Datacenter Architecture Three-Tiered Access Layer Aggregation Layer Additional Designs Network Locations Software-Defined Networking Chapter 4 - Network Implementations Topic A: Network Services Introducing DHCP DHCP Leases Lease Renewal DHCP Server Placement DHCP Implementations DHCP Servers What is Name Resolution? Types of Names Introduction to DNS DNS Components Resource Records DNS Zones and Domains Name Resolution Process Types of Queries Topic B: Wireless Implementations Wireless Networking Fundamentals Types of Wireless Wireless Networking Components Demo - WAP Configuration Wireless Modes Wireless Devices Wireless Networking Standards 802.11 Standards Enhancing Wireless Performance Wired Equivalent Privacy Wi-Fi Protected Access 802.1x Planning Wireless Networks Choosing Antennas Antenna Types Wireless Channels Site Surveys Topic C: Remote Access Introduction to Remote Networking Remote Node Remote Desktop Control Remote Control Concepts Understanding Authentication Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) CHAP and MS-CHAP EAP and Other Authentication Protocols RADIUS What is a VPN? VPN Tunnel Types What is Encapsulation? VPN Components Encryption Types VPN Concentrators VPN Protocols Topic D: Cloud and Virtualization What is Virtualization? Virtualization Benefits Virtual Machine Hosts Virtualization and Cloud Computing Virtualization Components Virtual Devices and Networks What is Cloud Computing? The Cloud Advantage Cloud Models Cloud Services Models Chapter 5 - Network Operations Topic A: Organizational Documents and Policies Organizational Documents and Policies Plans and Procedures Hardening and Security Policies Network Documentation Business Agreements Topic B: Network Monitoring Types of Monitoring Performance Baselines Monitoring Tools Network Monitoring Types Introduction to Network Tools Analyzing Traffic Interface Statistics Environmental Monitoring Using SYSLOG Network Device Logs Using SNMP SNMP Components SNMP Packet Types Monitoring Operating Systems Performance Metrics and Sensors Patch Management Operating System Updates Updating Windows Systems Managing Network Devices Topic C: High Availability and Disaster Recovery Maintaining Business Continuity Understanding High Availability High Availability Options Disaster Recovery Hardware Redundancy Facilities and Infrastructure High Availability Concepts Key Terms Chapter 6 - Network Security Topic A: Network Security Fundamentals Introduction to Network Security The CIA Triad Network Threats Network Vulnerabilities Understanding Risk What is AAAA? Cryptography Algorithms and Keys Digital Signatures Best Practices for Permissions Best Practices for Employees Defense in Depth Topic B: Planning for Network Security Planning for Network Security Types of Threats Threat-Vulnerability Pairs Identifying Vulnerabilities Types of Vulnerabilities Mitigating Risks Risk Assessments Topic C: Identifying Threats and Vulnerabilities Threat Categories Introduction to Software Attacks Malicious Code Attacks Types of Malicious Code Network Threats Port Scanning and Eavesdropping IP Spoofing Denial of Service (DoS) On-path Attacks Human Attacks Wireless Vulnerabilities and Threats Topic D: Protecting the Network Protecting the Network Implementing Physical Protection Physical Security Options Anti-Malware Network Hardening Securing Network Communications Best Practices Wireless Security Authentication Authentication Factors Network Access Control Chapter 7 - Network Troubleshooting Topic A: Troubleshooting Methodology Introduction to Troubleshooting Identifying the Issue Establish a Theory of Probable Cause Create an Action Plan Putting it All Together Topic B: Troubleshooting Tools Hardware Troubleshooting Tools Network Toolkit Software Toolkits OS Troubleshooting Tools Topic C: Troubleshooting Network Issues Introduction to Wireless Issues Wireless Signal Issues Troubleshooting Hardware and Configuration Wireless Security Issues Troubleshooting Wired Connectivity Issues Common Cable Issues Troubleshooting Network Service Issues Troubleshooting Security Issues -->