Network+ 2009 training course is an elite training program that completely and adequately prepares students to become Network+ certified. Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate and configure basic network infrastructure, describe networking technologies, and basic design principles. This training course will provide students with the ability to effectively learn real-world concepts and skills to help launch or enhance a networking career. This training course will prepare you to pass the CompTIA Network+ certification exam N10-004.
Course outline
Session 1
Section A: Introduction
· Understanding the Network+
· Network+ Domains
Section B: Packets
· What is a Network?
· Network Card
· Everything is Binary
· Conceptualizing Packets
· Conceptualizing MAC Addresses
· Binary to Hex
· IPCONFIG
· IFCONFIG
Section C: Topologies
· Bus Topology
· Ring Topology
· Star Topology
· Mesh Topology
· Point-to-Point
· Point-to-Multipoint
· Hybrid Topologies
Section D: Building a Network with OSI
· OSI History
· Physical Layer
· Frames
· Data-Link Layer
· Network Layer
· Transport Layer
· Session Layer
· Presentation Layer
· Application Layer
Section E: Network Cabling
· Network Cabling Overview
· Coaxial
· Unshielded Twisted Pair
· Cat Levels
· RJ Connectors
· Cable Fire Ratings
· Shielded Twisted Pair
· Fiberoptic
· Fiber Connectors
· Understanding Fiber
Section F: Ethernet Basics
· Understanding Ethernet
· Ethernet Frame
· Conceptualizing Ethernet
· Sending Ethernet Frames
· Promiscuous Mode
· Receiving Ethernet Frames
· CSMA/CD
· Connecting Hubs
· Crossover Cable
· Daisy Chaining Hubs
Section G: 10Base/100Base Ethernet
· 10Base-T
· 10Base-FL
· 10Base Ethernet
· 100Base-T
· 100Base Ethernet
· Media Converter
· Link Lights |
Session 2
Section A: Modern Ethernet
· Ethernet Switches
· Switching
· Spanning Tree Protocol
· Gigabit Ethernet
· Backbone
· 10GbE
· 10GBase-T
Section B: Structured Cabling
· Structured Cabling Defined
· Structured Cabling Terminology
· Rack Units
· Wiring Distribution
· Patch Panel
· Patch Cables
· Horizontal Run Demonstration
· 66 Block
· Wiring Schematic
· Physical Network Diagram
Section C: Structured Cabling Tools
· Cable Making Tools
· Crimping
· Punch Tools
· Testing Tools
· Continuity
· Continuity Tester
· MicroScanner
· TDRs
· Multimeter
· Attenuation
· Crosstalk
· Shorts
· Interference
· Certifiers
· Toner Probes
Section D: Introducing TCP/IP
· Protocol Suite
· Broadcasting
· NetBIOS/NetBEUI
· Logical Network Addressing
· Routing
· IP Naming Importance
· TCP/IP
· TCP/UDP/ICMP
Section E: Basic IP Addressing
· IP Addressing Defined
· Unique Addresses
· Subnet Mask
· Network ID
· Binary vs. Decimal
· Converting Binary to Decimal
· Dotted Decimal
· Converting Decimal to Binary
Section F: Advanced IP Addressing
· Class Licenses
· CIDR
· Configuring IP
· Ping
· ARP
· Mac IP Tools
· Linux IP Tools |
Session 3
Section A: Subnetting
· Understanding Subnetting
· Subnet Setup
· Extending the Subnet
· Calculating Hosts
· Determining IP Addresses
· Determining Network IDs
· Applying Subnetting
· Example Subnetting Scenarios
Section B: DHCP
· Understanding DHCP
· DHCP Client Side
· DHCP Server
· Administering DHCP Server
· Renewing DHCP Lease
· APIPA
· Windows DHCP Server
· Rogue DHCP Server
Section C: Network Naming
· Name Resolution
· Host File
· DNS
· DNS Server
· DNS in Action
· Reverse Lookup Zones
· Root Hints
· Forwarder Servers
· Nslookup
· Dig
Section D: Windows Name Resolution
· WINS
· SMB/CIFS
· NetBIOS Commands
Section E: Introducing TCP/IP Ports
· Ports Defined
· Netstat
· TCPView
· Wireshark
· Packet Filtering
Section F: Static Routing
· Routers
· Router Console Cables
· Routing Tables
· Static Routes
· Route Print
· Broadcast/Unicast/Multicast
· Origin of Routing Tables
· netstat-r
Section G: Dynamic Routing
· Why Dynamic Routing
· Dynamic Routing Types
· Distance Vector
· RIP
· Autonomous System
· BGP
· OSPF
· IS-IS
· Link State
· Hybrid
· Trace Route
· MTR
Section H: Firewalls
· Private IPs
· NAT
· Overloaded NAT (PAT)
· Static NAT
· Configuring Access Control
· Port Filtering
· Intrusion Detection
· Common Firewall Features |
Session 4
Section A: Internet Applications Part I
· Identifying DHCP Port
· Identifying DNS Port
· SNMP
· Three Types of SNMP
· Cacti and SNMP
· HTTP and HTTPS
· Web Server Administration
· Telnet
· SSH
Section B: Internet Applications Part II
· FTP
· FTP Client
· Secure FTP
· TFTP
· E-mail and SMTP
· Network Time Protocol
· What to Know
Section C: Encryption
· Understanding Encryption
· Symmetric Encryption
· Asymmetric Keys
· Certificates/PKI
Section D: Authentication
· Authentication Standards
· Point-to-Point Protocol
· PAP and CHAP
· Kerberos
· AAA Tools
· EAP
· 802.1x
Section E: Wireless
· Understanding 802.11
· 802.11 Standards
· Wireless Settings
· ESSID
· Joining a Wireless Network
· Wireless Security
· WEP
· 802.11i
· AES Encryption
· WPA
· Recommended Wireless Security
Section F: Implementing Wireless
· Wireless Access Points
· Access Point Antennas
· Wireless Issues
Section G: Advanced Networking Devices
· Introduction
· Peer-to-Peer
· Multilayer Switch
· Content Switch
· Bandwidth Shaper
· Proxy Server
· VLANs
· Creating a VLAN
· Assigning VLAN Ports
· Route and Trunking
· Dynamic VLAN
· VPNs and Tunnels
· VPN Tunnel Standards
· Connecting VPNs |
Session 5
Section A: IPv6
· IPv6 Defined
· IPv6 Addresses
· Link Local Address
· Gettan IPv6 Address
· Configuring IPv6
· IPv6 Tunneling
· Using IPv6
Section B: Remote Connections
· Connectivity History
· Circuit Switching
· Analog to Digital
· DSO
· Digital Cabling
· Testing T1s
· T-Carriers
· SONET
· Packet Switching
· MPLS
Section C: The Last Mile
· The Last Mile
· POTS/PSTN
· Central Office
· Digital to Analog to Digital
· ISDN
· DSL
· DSL Types
· PPPoE
· Cable Modem
· DOCSIS
· Satellite
· Wireless
Section D: Remote Access
· Remote Access Overview
· Remote Access Options
· RRAS
· VNC
· Remote Desktop
· Best Practices
Section E: Network Optimization
· Network Optimization Overview
· Bonding
· Traffic Shapping
· QoS
Section F: Physical Network Protection
· Security Considerations
· Physical Security
· Theft
· Power
· HVAC
· Fire
· Hardward Failure
Section G: Maintaining Network Integrity
· Antivirus / Malware
· DoS / Attacks
· Man in the Middle
· Rogue Access Points
· Phishing / Proceedures / Policies
· Protection Checklist
· Baselines
· Patches / Updates
· Configurations
· Regulations
Section H: The Art of Network Support
· Nine Step Process
Section I: Lab 1: WAN Issues
· Misconfigurations
· NIC Configurations
· Speed / Duplex Issues
· IP Address Issues
· Dynamic vs. Static IP/DNS
· VLAN Issues
· Angry IP Scanner
· Port Monitoring
· Impedance Mismatch
· Logs
Section J: Lab 2: Wireless Issues
· Escalatory Problems
· Switching Loops
· Routing Loops
· Broadcast Storms
· Proxy Arp
· IDS/Signature Identification
Section K: Lab 3: Wireless Issues
· Interface
· ESSID Mismatch
· Incorrect Encryption
· Incorrect Channel
· Incorrect Frequency |
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