Networking

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Identify the basic components of network theory. Identify the major network communications methods. Identify network data delivery methods. List and describe network media and hardware components. Identify the major types of network implementations. Identify the components of a TCP/IP network implementation. List the major services deployed on TCP/IP networks. Identify characteristics of a variety of network protocols. Identify the components of a LAN implementation. Identify the components of a WAN implementation. Identify major issues and technologies in network security. Identify the components of a remote network implementation. Identify major issues and technologies in disaster recovery. Identify major data storage technologies and implementations. Identify the primary network operating systems. Identify major issues, models, tools, and techniques in network troubleshooting.
Network basics Network concepts Network architectures The OSI model Wired computer-to-computer connections Wired network connections Network interface cards and modems Network-to-network connections Network-to-network connection components LAN wiring LAN wiring tests Wired internetworking devices Basic internetworking devices Specialized internetworking devices Wired communication standards The TCP/IP protocol suite TCP/IP DHCP servers Wireless networking Wireless network devices Wireless networking standards Wireless configuration Security threats and mitigation Security threats Threat mitigation Security practices Operating systems Devices Network access control Authentication Public key cryptography Remote access Wireless security Monitoring Monitoring resources Event Viewer Troubleshooting Troubleshooting basics Troubleshooting the network Troubleshooting scenarios Appendix A: Certification exam objectives map Comprehensive exam objectives Appendix B: CompTIA Network+ Acronyms Acronym list