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Course Overview
Course Overview
CompTIA Network+ is a widely recognized certification in the field of networking, and it aims to provide a vendor-neutral foundation for networking professionals. Here’s a breakdown of the points you mentioned:
- Support Networks on Any Platform:This implies that the skills and knowledge gained through CompTIA Network+ are not limited to a particular vendor’s products or technologies. Professionals with this certification should be able to work with various networking environments and equipment, making them versatile and adaptable.
- Learn Specific Networking Skills: CompTIA Network+ focuses on specific skills that are essential for network professionals. These skills may include network design, implementation, troubleshooting, security, and management. The certification aims to provide a well-rounded understanding of networking concepts and practices.
- Start Your Infrastructure Journey: This suggests that CompTIA Network+ is a starting point for individuals looking to build a career in network infrastructure. The certification is designed to equip candidates with the foundational knowledge and skills required to design and implement functional networks effectively.
Overall, the emphasis on vendor-neutrality, specific networking skills, and providing a starting point for a career in network infrastructure makes CompTIA Network+ a valuable certification for those entering or advancing in the field of networking.
What Skills Will You Learn?
Study Guide
The Network+ Certification Study Guide will teach you the fundamental principles of installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network technologies and help you to progress a career in network administration.
After reading this text, you will be able to:
- Networking Fundamentals
Explain basic networking concepts including network services, physical connections, topologies and architecture, and cloud connectivity. - Network Implementations
Explain routing technologies and networking devices; deploy ethernet solutions and configure wireless technologies. - Network Operations
Monitor and optimize networks to ensure business continuity. - Network Security
Explain security concepts and network attacks in order to harden networks against threats. - Network Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot common cable, connectivity, and software issues related to networking.
Prerequisites
To get the most out of the CompTIA Network+ Study Guide and be able to prepare for your exam you Ideally, you should have successfully completed the “CompTIA A+ Support Skills” course, earned the CompTIA A+ certification, and have about 9-12 months of experience of networking support or IT administration. It is not necessary that you pass the A+ exams before completing Network+ certification, but it is recommended.
Regardless of whether you have passed A+, it is recommended that you have the following skills and knowledge before starting this course:
- Configure and support PC, laptop, mobile (smartphone / tablet), and print devices.
- Know basic network terminology and functions (such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, switches, routers).
- Configure and manage users, groups, and shared resources in a simple SOHO network.
- Understand the use of basic access control measures, such as authentication, security policy, encryption, and firewalls.
- Understand TCP/IP addressing, core protocols and troubleshooting tools.
CertMaster Labs
What are CertMaster Labs?
CompTIA CertMaster Labs for Network+ (N10-008) enable hands-on practice and skills development using real equipment and software accessed through a remote, browser-based lab environment. Aligned with Official CompTIA courseware and the CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) exam objectives, CertMaster Labs make it easy for learners to practice and apply their skills in real workplace scenarios in preparation for the certification exam. All lab activities include gradable assessments, offer feedback and hints, and provide a score based on learner inputs, ultimately guiding learners to the most correct and efficient path through job tasks and, in a classroom environment, providing instructors with meaningful insight into student performance.
There are two types of labs in the course:
- Assisted Labs guide the learner step-by-step through tasks, offering assessment and feedback throughout a 10-15 minute experience, allowing the learner to correct any misunderstandings as they proceed through the activity.
- Applied Labs present a series of goal-oriented scenarios in a 20-30 minute experience covering multiple topics, scoring the student at the end of the activity based on their ability to successfully complete each scenario. As a result, learners are forced to think critically about how to approach problems without a prescribed set of steps.
Labs Available:
- Assisted Lab: Exploring the Lab Environment
- Assisted Lab: Configure a SOHO Router
- Assisted Lab: Capture Network Traffic
- Assisted Lab: Configure Interface Settings
- Assisted Lab: Configure IPv4 Static Addressing
- Assisted Lab: Analyze ARP Traffic
- Assisted Lab: Use Tools to Test IP Configuration
- Assisted Lab: Configure IPv6 Static Addressing
- Assisted Lab: Configure Static Routing
- Assisted Lab: Configure Dynamic Routing
- APPLIED Lab: Troubleshoot IP Networks
- Assisted Lab: Use Network Scanners
- Assisted Lab: Analyze a DHCP Server Configuration
- Assisted Lab: Analyze a DNS Server Configuration
- Assisted Lab: Analyze Application Security Configurations
- Assisted Lab: Configure Secure Access Channels
- Assisted Lab: Configure SNMP and Syslog Collection
- Assisted Lab: Analyze Network Performance
- APPLIED Lab: Verify Service and Application Configuration
- Assisted Lab: Configure a NAT Firewall
- Assisted Lab: Configure Remote Access
- APPLIED Lab: Troubleshoot Service and Security Issues
- Assisted Lab: Develop Network Documentation
- Assisted Lab: Backup and Restore Network Device Configurations
- Assisted Lab: Analyze an On-Path Attack
- Assisted Lab: Configure Port Security
CertMaster Learn
Ensure you are 100% ready on test day with comprehensive online training for Network+, only from CompTIA. CertMaster Learn is interactive and self-paced, and combines instructional lessons with assessments, videos, and performance-based questions to help you prepare for your certification exam and career in IT.
Included in CertMaster Learn for Network+:
- 100% coverage of exam objectives that focus on job roles
- 20 lessons with interactive Performance-Based Questions
- 263 practice questions with immediate feedback
- 90-question final assessment simulates the test experience
Exclusive CertMaster Learn + Labs features that help you prepare for your exam:
- Narrative instruction, images, videos, and games to keep you engaged
- Achievement badges, flashcards and a personalized dashboard to track progress
- PBQs and practice questions show what you’ve mastered and what to revisit
- Countdown calendar to keep you on pace
Feel confident when you’ve prepared for your exam with CompTIA CertMaster Learn!
CertMaster Practice
What is CertMaster Practice?
- Speed-up learning
- Increase retention
- Build confidence
Topics Covered
Module 1: Networking Fundamentals
Module 2: Network Implementations
Module 3: Network Operations
Module 4: Network Security
Module 5: Network Troubleshooting
Practice Test
What’s Included
The CompTIA CertMaster Practice for Network+ (N10-008) Organization/Business Pack includes assistance with the following:
- Setting up your learners in classrooms, or cohorts of learners
- Providing instructor/manager access to classroom and individual learner progress reporting
