Boise CompTIA Network+ Certification Bootcamp
Course from New Horizons
In this course, students will describe the major networking technologies and systems of modern networks, and be able to configure, manage and troubleshoot modern networks. This course will help the student prepare for the N10-0006 exam and certification.
* Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.
Learning Objectives
Identify the tools, methods, and techniques used in managing a network. Describe bounded network media.Identify unbounded network media, major types of network implementations, TCP/IP addressing and data delivery methods, infrastructure of a WAN implementation. Ready for certification exam.
Network Naming Working with Models
- Biography and Network Models
OSI Seven-Layer Model in Action
The TCP/IP Model
The Link Layer
The Internet Layer
The Transport Layer
The Application Layer
Frames, Packets and Segments
Network Topologies
Bus and Ring
Star
Hybrid
Mesh
Cabling and Topology
- Cabling and Connectors
Copper and Fiber-Optic Cabling and Connectors
Other Cables
IEEE Standards
Ethernet Basics
- Ethernet 802.3 Standards
Early Ethernet Standards
Bus, 10BaseT, 10BaseFL, CSMA/CD
Enhancing and Extending Ethernet Networks
The Trouble with Hubs
Switches to the Rescue
Connecting and Troubleshooting Segments and Switches
Modern Ethernet
- 100-Megabit Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Evolutions
Beyond Network+
802.3ba
End of Day Checklist
Chapters Review Sessions
Work on/complete labs
Class videos viewed and/or accessible
Installing a Physical Network
- Understanding Structured Cabling
Cable Basics
Installing Structured Cabling
Getting a Floor Plan
Mapping the Runs
Determining the Location
Pulling and Testing Cables
NICs
Buying NICs
Link Lights
Diagnostics and Repair of Physical Cabling
Diagnosing Physical Problems
Checking your Lights
Check the NIC
Cable Testing
Problems in the Telecommunications Room
Toner
TCP/IP Basics
- The TCP/IP Protocol Suite
Internet Layer Protocol
Transport Layer Protocol
Application Layer Protocol
IP and Ethernet
IP Addresses
IP Addresses in Action
Class IDs
CIDR and Subnetting
Subnetting
CIDR: Subnetting the Real World
IP Address Assignment
Static IP Addressing
Dynamic IP Addressing
Special IP Addressing
Routing
- How Routers Work
Dynamic Routing
Routing Metrics
Distance and Path Vector
Link State
EIGRP
Dynamic Routing Makes the Internet
Route Redistribution
Working with Routers
Connecting to Routers
Basic Router Configurations
Router Problems
Transport and Network layer Protocols
TCP/IP Applications
- TCP
UDP
ICMP
IGMP
The Power of Port Numbers
Registered Ports
Connection Status
Common TCP/IP
The WWW
Telnet and SSH
Email
FTP
Other Internet Applications
Network Naming
- Before DNS
NetBIOS
Hosts name
DNS
How DNS Works
DNS Servers
Troubleshooting DNS
Securing TCP/IP
- Diagnosing TCP/IP Networks
Making TCP/IP Secure
Encryption
Integrity
Nonrepudiation
AAA, Authentication, Authorization and Accounting/Auditing
TCP/IP Security Standards
User Authentication Standards
Encryption Standards
Combining Encryption and Authentication
Secure TCP/IP Applications
Advanced Networking Devices
- HTTPS
SCP
SFTP
SNMP
LDAP
NTP
Virtual Private Networks
PPTP
LTTP
SSL
DTLS
DMVPN
Alternative VPN's
Switch Management
Virtual LAN's
Trunking
VLAN Switches
Trunking
InterVLAN Routing
DHCP and VLAN's
Multilayer Switches
Load Balancing
QoS
Port Bonding
Network Protection
IPv6
- IPv6 Basics
IPv6 Address notation
Local-Link Address
IPv6 Prefix Lengths
The End of Broadcast
Global Unicast Address
Using IPv6
It Just Works
DHCPv6
DNS in IPv6
Moving to IPv6
IPv4 and IPv6
Transition Mechanisms
Remote Connectivity
- Telephony and Beyond
Test Specific Review pages/questions
The Last Mile
Dial-Up
DSL
Broadband Cable
Satellite
Fiber
Which one?
Using Remote Access
Dial-Up to the Internet
Private Dial-Up
Dedicated Connection
Remote Terminal
WAN Troubleshooting Scenarios
Loss of Connectivity
Interface Errors
DNS Issues
Wireless Networking
- Wi-Fi Standards
802.11 b/a/g/n/ac
WPS
Wi-Fi Security
Enterprise Wireless
Implementing Wi-Fi
Performing a Site Survey
Installing a Client
Ad Hoc and Infrastructure Network Models
Extending the Network
Verifying the Installation
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi
No Connection
Slow Connection
Weird Connection
Virtualization & Cloud Computing
- History/Concepts
Virtualization Concepts
Meet the Hypervisor
Desktop Virtualization
Virtualization Benefits
Power Savings
Hardware Consolidation
System Recovery & Duplication
Research and Testing
Use in Modern Networks
To the Cloud
Mobile Networking
- Cellular WAN
802.11
Bluetooth and other types
Deployment Models
BYOD
COBO
COPE
CYOD
On-Boarding and Off-Boarding
Scenarios
Geofencing
Locating and Disabling Mobile Devices
Hardening IoT Devices
Building a Real World Network
- Designing a Basic Network
Define the Needs
Documentation
Design and Compatibility Concerns
Internal and External Connections
Unified Communication
It Started with VoIP
Unified Communication Features
VTC and Medianets
ICS
DCS
PLC
SCADA
Managing Risk
- Risk Management
Security Policies
Change Management
Patching and Updates
Training
Points of Failure
Standard Business Documents
Security Preparedness
Contingency Planning
Incident Response
Disaster Recovery
Business Continuity
Forensics
Safety
Electrical Safety
Physical/Installation Maintenance
Rack Installation and Maintenance
Emergency Procedures
Protecting your Network
- Network Threats
Spoofing
Zero-Day Attacks
ARP Cache Poisoning
DOS, DDOS
Man-in-the-Middle
Session Hijacking
Brute Force
Physical/Local Access
Malware
Social Engineering
Common Vulnerabilities
Unnecessary Running Services
Unpatched/Legacy Systems
Unencrypted Channels
Cleartext Credentials
RF Emanation
Hardening Your Network
Physical and Network Security
Device Hardening
Host Security
Firewalls
Types of Firewalls
Implementing and Configuring Firewalls
Troubleshooting Firewalls
SNMP
Network Monitoring
- Monitoring Tools
Packet Sniffers
Protocol Analyzers
Interface Monitors
Performance Monitors
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
Scenario: Monitoring and Managing
SIEM
Network Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Tools
Hardware and Software
The Troubleshooting Process
Identify the Problem
Establish and Test your Theory
Establish a Plan of Action
Implement the Solutions, Escalate if needed
Verify and Document your Solutions
Resolving Common Network Service Issues
Hands-On Problems
LAN and/or WAN Problems
Beyond Local Problems
End-to-End Connectivity
Troubleshooting is FUN
Audience
Entry Level Computer Support Technicians
Language
English
Prerequisites
There are no stated prerequisites for this course. Please check with your representative for details.
$3,302
Length: 5.0 days (40 hours)
Level: