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CompTIA Network+ N10-002 Online Course Details

Total Lessons: 10
Total Time: 30 hour(s)
Subscription Term: 12 month(s)

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Summary:

This series provides an overview of networking principles and practices. It is designed to prepare the student to pass the CompTIA Network+ exam. Topics include network topologies, operating systems, transmission media and network components. The series also covers the OSI Reference Model, common networking protocols with a focus on TCP/IP, and remote connectivity methods and protocols, as well as network planning, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting.

Features and Benefits of our Tutorial:
* Exercises that allow users to practice the application
* A file containing the text of the exercises
* Activities that allow users to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment
* Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to the application
* A glossary
* A Skill Assessment

Lesson 1 Network Topology and Operating Systems - 4 hours

Objectives: After completing this lesson, students will be able to:
* Compare common network topologies, such as mesh, star, ring, and bus
* Define physical and logical topologies
* Explain the responsibilities of a network operating system
* Explain the broad characteristics of Windows NT, Novell NetWare, and UNIX operating systems
* Describe three common networking protocols: IPX, IP, and NetBEUI
* Explain RAID fault tolerance and describe different RAID levels

Lesson 2 Network Media and Elements - 3 hours

Objectives: After completing this lesson, students will be able to:
* Compare common network transmission media, including UTP, STP, coaxial cable, fiber-optic cable, and wireless
* Discuss the conditions under which each transmission medium is appropriate
* Compare IEEE standards for media types (10Base2 through 1000BaseX)
* Explain common network elements such as simplexing, half- and full-duplexing, WAN and LAN, baseband and broadband, servers, workstations, hosts, and hub types

Lesson 3 The OSI Reference Model and Physical Layer - 3 hours

Objectives: After completing this lesson, students will be able to:
* Define the seven layers of the OSI reference model
* Explain the protocols, services and functions that pertain to each layer
* Configure and troubleshoot a network card
* Resolve hardware resource conflicts pertaining to network cards
* Identify the use of common physical layer devices such as hubs, MAUs, repeaters and transceivers

Lesson 4 Data Link Layer - 2 hours

Objectives: After completing this lesson, students will be able to:
* Identify which networking functions take place at the Data Link layer
* Define the IEEE 802.x specifications
* Explain the use of bridges
* Describe, in detail, the Logical Link Control protocol (IEEE 802.2)
* Describe, in detail, the Ethernet protocol (IEEE 802.3)
* Describe, in detail, the Token Ring protocol (IEEE 802.5)

Lesson 5 Understanding TCP/IP - 3 hours

Objectives: After completing this lesson, students will be able to:
* Compare routable and non-routable protocols, as well as static and dynamic routing
* Compare connectionless and connection-oriented transport, and explain the purpose of name resolution
* Explain the layers of the TCP/IP suite
* Describe the main protocols that make up the TCP/IP suite
* Explain the basics of TCP, UDP and IP, including IP addressing

Lesson 6 TCP/IP Configuration and Utilities - 4 hours

Objectives: After completing this lesson, students will be able to:
* Explain the use of the Domain Name Service (DNS)
* Assign a static IP address
* Configure DNS, DHCP, and WINS on a Windows client
* Configure an IP default gateway
* Describe common TCP/IP protocols
* Use common TCP/IP utilities

Lesson 7 Remote Connectivity - 3 hours

Objectives: After completing this lesson, students will be able to:
* Contrast PPP with SLIP
* Explain PPTP and the conditions under which it is useful
* Compare ISDN and PSTN
* List the requirements for a remote connection
* Install and configure a modem

Lesson 8 Network Installation - 3 hours

Objectives: After completing this lesson, students will be able to:
* Discuss factors the user will take into consideration when planning a network installation
* Evaluate environmental risks to network security and performance
* Describe the interrelated roles of common network components
* Explain the use of a SCSI interface, media filters, alternative power supplies, and patch panels
* Address compatibility and cabling issues

Lesson 9 Security, Maintenance and Support - 3 hours

Objectives: After completing this lesson, students will be able to:
* Identify the purpose, benefits and characteristics of using a firewall and/or a proxy
* Given a scenario, predict the impact of a particular security implementation on network functionality (e.g., blocking port numbers, encryption, etc)
* Identify good practices to ensure network security, including selection of a security model, standard password practices and procedures, and the need to employ data encryption
* Identify the kinds of test documentation that are usually available regarding a vendor's patches, fixes, and/or upgrades
* Given a network maintenance scenario, demonstrate awareness of standard backup procedures, the need for periodic application of software patches and other fixes, and the need to install and update anti-virus software

Lesson 10 Troubleshooting - 2 hours

Objectives: After completing this lesson, students will be able to:
* Identify the extent of a networking problem
* Describe a systematic approach to network troubleshooting
* Determine whether a problem is attributable to the operator or the system
* Describe some common networking problem scenarios, and the most likely causes of these problems
* Explain the use of common network troubleshooting tools