Comptia Network+ Certification 2009 Objectives

Course 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).

Target Student: This course is intended for entry-level computer support professionals with basic knowledge of computer hardware, software, and operating systems, who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of networking concepts and skills to prepare for a career in network support or administration, or to prepare for the CompTIA Network+® (2009 Objectives) exam (exam number N10-004). A typical student in the CompTIA Network+® (2009 Objectives) course should have nine months or more of professional computer support experience as a PC technician or help desk technician. Network experience is helpful but not required; A+ certification or the equivalent skills and knowledge is helpful but not required.

Prerequisites: Basic Windows skills and a fundamental understanding of computer concepts are required. CompTIA A+ certification, or the equivalent skills and knowledge, is helpful but not required.

Course Content

Network Theory

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

 Network Communications Methods

• Transmission Methods
• Media Access Methods
• Signaling Methods

 Network Data Delivery

• Data Addressing and Delivery
• Delivery Techniques

 Network Media and Hardware

• Bounded Network Media
• Unbounded Network Media
• Noise Control
• Network Connectivity Devices
• Wiring Distribution Components

 Network Implementations

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

 Networking with TCP/IP

• Families of Protocols
• The TCP/IP Protocol
• IP Address Basics
• Custom IP Addresses
• The IP Version 6 Protocol
• The TCP/IP Protocol Suite

 TCP/IP Services

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

 Local Area Network Infrastructure

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

 WAN Infrastructure

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

 Network Security

• Computer Security Basics
• Authentication
• Data Encryption
• Protect Network Traffic with IP Security (IPsec)
• Internet Security
• Local Security
• Common Threats
• Threat Mitigation Techniques
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention
• Educate Users

 Remote Networking

• Remote Network Architectures
• Remote Access Networking Implementations
• Virtual Private Networking
• Remote Control Computing

 Disaster Recovery

• Examine Configuration Management Documentation
• Plan for Disaster Recovery
• Fault Tolerance Methods
• Data Backup

 Network Data Storage

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

 Network Operating Systems

• UNIX and Linux Operating Systems
• Apple Mac OS X
• Microsoft Operating Systems
• Novell Open Enterprise Server

 Network Management

• Monitoring Tools
• Network Baselining
• Network Optimization

 Network Troubleshooting

• Troubleshooting Models
• TCP/IP Troubleshooting Utilities
• Hardware Troubleshooting Tools
• Common Connectivity Issues