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• E-Learning CompTIA® Network+® Certification (2009 Objectives) - Comprehensive.

• Book CompTIA Network+ Certification: 2009 Edition

Title: CompTIA® Network+® Certification (2009 Objectives) - Comprehensive.

Course Type: E-Learning

Estimated Time of Completion: 24 hours

Description:
Today's world is a networked world, and skill in supporting and maintaining the network is a mission-critical ability in every organization you will encounter today. When that ability is backed up with an industry-recognized certification, it becomes an even more powerful professional asset. In this course, you will identify and describe the foundational networking theories, terminology, and technologies used in modern PC-based computer networks. You will also learn information and skills that will be helpful as you prepare for the CompTIA Network+ certification examination, 2009 objectives (exam number N10-004). The Network+ 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+ certification examination, 2009 objectives (exam number N10-004).

A typical student in the CompTIA Network+ certification course should have 9 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.

Objectives:

In this course, 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).

CompTIA Network+ Certification: 2009 Edition

Book Number: AXO84–007

32 hours

Prerequisites: Students should have support–level experience with personal computers. It is helpful, but not required, that students have completed the following courses or have equivalent experience:

• CompTIA A+ Certification: Essentials

• CompTIA A+ Certification: 220–602

Topic-Level Outline

Unit 1: Network Basics

Topic A: Network Concepts

A–1: Describing networking models and protocols

A–2: Identifying the basic components of a network

A–3: Identifying physical network segments

A–4: Identifying cable types

A–5: Describing wireless networking

A–6: Comparing network protocols used on Windows clients

Topic B: Network Architectures

B–1: Describing physical network topologies

B–2: Describing Ethernet standards

B–3: Identifying the characteristics of the various physical architectures

B–4: Discussing WAN bandwidth technologies

Topic C: The OSI Model

C–1: Analyzing the OSI model

Unit 2: Wired Computer–to–Computer Connections

Topic A: Wired Network Connections

A–1: Discussing fiber optic cables and connectors

A–2: Examining twisted pair cables and connectors

A–3: Terminating with an RJ–45 connector (optional)

A–4: Examining coaxial cables and connectors

A–5: Terminating with a BNC connector (optional)

A–6: Researching plenum wiring

Topic B: Network Interface Cards and Modems

B–1: Installing a NIC

B–2: Examining addresses

B–3: Removing a NIC

B–4: Installing a PCI internal modem

B–5: Creating a dial–up connection

B–6: Examining a dial–up connection object’s properties

Unit 3: Network–to–Network Connections

Topic A: Network–to–Network Connection Components

A–1: Identifying the connection components of an ISP

A–2: Examining telecommunication room connection components (optional)

Topic B: LAN Wiring

B–1: Running network cabling

B–2: Terminating a Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable in a punchdown block

Topic C: LAN Wiring Tests

C–1: Researching LAN wiring test equipment

Unit 4: Wired Internetworking Devices

Topic A: Basic Internetworking Devices

A–1: Discussing internetworking basics

A–2: Identifying types of bridges and switches

A–3: Discussing routers and brouters

A–4: Discussing Ethernet devices

A–5: Discussing Token Ring and other devices

A–6: Examining Firewall products

Topic B: Specialized Internetworking Devices

B–1: Researching multilayer switches

B–2: Examining IDS and IPS products

B–3: Comparing traffic shaper configuration

Unit 5: Wired Communication Standards

Topic A: The TCP/IP Protocol Suite

A–1: Discussing the TCP/IP architecture

A–2: Using IPCONFIG to view IP configuration

A–3: Viewing the ARP cache

A–4: Testing host functionality

A–5: Using port numbers

A–6: Using Network Monitor to view a TCP connection

A–7: Using Network Monitor to capture UDP packets

A–8: Discussing TCP and UDP

A–9: Using FTP to download a file

A–10: Using Telnet to verify SMTP

Topic B: TCP/IP

B–1: Comparing IPv4 and IPv6 addresses

B–2: Examining TCP/IP configuration parameters

B–3: Configuring TCP/IP parameters

B–4: Discussing the DHCP lease process

Topic C: DHCP Servers

C–1: Installing a DHCP server

C–2: Configuring an IPv6 scope

Unit 6: Wireless Networking

Topic A: Wireless Network Devices

A–1: Examining wireless devices

Topic B: Wireless Networking Standards

B–1: Comparing wireless networking standards

Topic C: Wireless Configuration

C–1: Identifying the technology used to implement WLANs

C–2: Configuring a wireless access point (instructor demo)

C–3: Configuring a wireless client (instructor demo)

Unit 7: Security Threats and Mitigation

Topic A: Security Threats

A–1: Identifying common security threats

A–2: Discussing social engineering

A–3: Discussing DoS attacks

A–4: Assessing your vulnerability to DDoS attacks

A–5: Port scanning

Topic B: Threat Mitigation

B–1: Creating a security policy

B–2: Creating a human resources policy

B–3: Creating an incident response and reporting policy

B–4: Implementing change management

B–5: Identifying the need for user education and training

B–6: Identifying education opportunities and methods

Unit 8: Security Practices

Topic A: Operating Systems

A–1: Installing antivirus software

A–2: Scanning your system for spyware

A–3: Updating the operating system

A–4: Managing software patches

A–5: Determining BIOS version

A–6: Configuring Windows Firewall

Topic B: Devices

B–1: Examining firewalls and proxy servers

B–2: Comparing firewall–based secure topologies

B–3: Identifying the benefits of NAC

B–4: Identifying the security enabled by VPNs

B–5: Identifying inherent weaknesses in network devices

B–6: Examining the ways to overcome device threats

B–7: Discussing IDS characteristics

B–8: Comparing HIDS and NIDS

B–9: Identifying the risks associated with physical access to systems

B–10: Examining logging and surveillance best practices

Unit 9: Network Access Control

Topic A: Authentication

A–1: Comparing one, two, and three–factor authentication

A–2: Hashing data

A–3: Identifying the requirements of a secure authentication system

A–4: Examining the components of Kerberos

A–5: Comparing authentication systems

Topic B: Public Key Cryptography

B–1: Exploring public key cryptography

B–2: Understanding certificate life cycle and management

Topic C: Remote Access

C–1: Examining RADIUS and Diameter authentication

C–2: Examining the role of LDAP in a remote access environment

C–3: Examining TACACS+ authentication

C–4: Examining how 802.1x adds security to your network

C–5: Comparing VPN protocols

Topic D: Wireless Security

D–1: Identifying wireless networking vulnerabilities

D–2: Scanning for insecure access points

Unit 10: Monitoring

Topic A: Monitoring Resources

A–1: Viewing real–time performance data in Resource Overview

A–2: Monitoring network performance

A–3: Configuring Performance Monitor

A–4: Running a Data Collector Set

A–5: Viewing a Data Collector Set report

A–6: Determining a system’s Stability Index

A–7: Implementing Remote Desktop connections

Topic B: Event Viewer

B–1: Viewing the event logs

B–2: Viewing event logs on a remote computer

B–3: Configuring source and collecting computers

B–4: Creating an event subscription

B–5: Examining forwarded events

B–6: Discussing device and application logging

Unit 11: Troubleshooting

Topic A: Troubleshooting Basics

A–1: Discussing troubleshooting procedures

A–2: Tracking problems and resolutions

A–3: Identifying common toolkit components

Topic B: Troubleshooting the Network

B–1: Testing the physical network

B–2: Troubleshooting wireless networking

B–3: Identifying TCP/IP utilities used for troubleshooting

B–4: Using Ipconfig to display TCP/IP settings

B–5: Testing TCP/IP connectivity

B–6: Using NSLookup and tracert

B–7: Troubleshooting with Network Diagnostics

Topic C: Troubleshooting Scenarios

C–1: Troubleshooting Remote Desktop connectivity

C–2: Troubleshooting the inability of a user to access a shared resource

C–3: Troubleshooting access to an account

C–4: Troubleshooting hardware problems

C–5: Troubleshooting a network problem relating to adding or removing services

Appendix A: Certification Exam Objectives Map

Topic A: Comprehensive exam objectives

Appendix B: CompTIA Network+ Acronyms

Topic A: Acronym list

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