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Network+

Description: This course is designed as a complete package to prepare students for Network+, CompTIA's new certification exam, and to provide a strong foundation in PC-based network software and hardware components. Network+ is intended as a student path for entering into networking, and the logical stepping-stone to follow A+ Certification.

Suggested Prerequisites:  Exam targeted for technicians with 18-24 months experience in IT industry. Typical student would have A+ Certification or equivalent knowledge, but A+ certification is not required. 

Attend and You Will Learn
Lesson 1:
Network Basics
Network concepts

Network architectures

The OSI model
Lesson 2:
Wired computer to computer connections
Wired network connections

Network interface cards and modems
Lesson 3:
Wired internetworking devices
Basic internetworking devices

Specialized internetworking devices
Lesson 4:
Wired communication standards
The TCP/IP protocol suite

TCP/IP

DHCP servers
Lesson 5:
Wireless networking
Wireless network devices

Wireless networking standards

Wireless configuration
Lesson 6:
Security threats and mitigation
Security threats

Threat mitigation
Lesson 7:
Security practices
Operating systems

Devices
Lesson 8:
Network access control
Authentication



Public key cryptography

Remote access

Wireless security
Lesson 9:
Monitoring
Monitoring resources

Event viewer
Lesson 10:
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting basics

Troubleshooting the network

Troubleshooting scenarios

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