Exam # N10-002: CompTIA Network+

Network+ certification proves that you have the knowledge and skills necessary to install, manage and troubleshoot a variety of networks on any platform. The complicated nature of today's computing environment requires network technicians to be skilled in a variety of networking environments. Businesses worldwide need professionals who can provide multi-vendor networking solutions. The Network+ certification exam covers a wide range of vendor and product neutral networking technologies. In addition, we cover the following topics:

Chapter 1: Introduction to Network Fundamentals

• Network Elements
• Network Attached Storage
• Physical Topologies
• Physical Media
• Coaxial, Twisted-Pair and Fiber-Optic Cable
• Common Network Connectivity Devices

Chapter 2: Introduction to OSI Model

• The OSI Model's Lower Layers
• The Physical Layer
• The Data Link Layer
• The OSI Model's Upper Layers
• Networking Protocols
• TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI and AppleTalk

Chapter 3: TCP/IP Fundamentals

• A Brief History of TCP/IP
• TCP/IP Design and OSI Model
• The Transmission Control Protocol
• The Internet Protocol
• The Application Protocols
• Simple Network Management Protocol
• Ports and Sockets Explained
• Understanding IP Addressing
• Classless Internetwork Domain Routing
• Internet Domain Organization
• TCP/IP Properties

Chapter 4: TCP/IP Utilities

• Using the Address Resolution Protocol
• The Windows ARP Table
• The ARP Utility
• Using netstat
• The nbtstat Utility
• The File Transfer Protocol Utility
• The Ping Utility
• The winipcfg and ipconfig Utilities
• The tracert Utility
• The Telnet Utility
• The nslookup Utility

Chapter 5: Major Network Operating Systems

• Novell NetWare
• Directory Services
• Available Client Software
• Microsoft Windows NT
• Windows NT Architecture
• The Major Versions of Windows NT
• Minimum Requirements for Windows NT
• Unix Flavors
• Linux, SCO UNIX and Solaris UNIX
• Macintosh Operating System
• Compatibility and Interoperabiity

Chapter 6: Network Installation and Upgrades

• Installing New Hardware or Software
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Network Components
• The Network Interface Card (NIC)
• Network Connectors
• Installing a NIC
• Workstation Configuration
• Network Installation Tools

Chapter 7: WAN and Remote Access Technologies

• Remote Access Connection Configuration Requirements
• Remote Access Connection Methods
• Remote Access Protocols
• Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)
• Windows Remote Access Services (RAS)
• Independent Computing Architecture (ICA) Protocol

Chapter 8: Network Access and Security

• Accessing Network Resources
• Client Selection
• Managing User Account and Password Security
• Network Resource-Sharing Security Models
• Managing Accounts
• Using Firewalls
• Attack and Defense
• Understanding Encryption
• Security Policies
• The Common Security Policies

Chapter 9: Fault Tolerance and Disaster Recovery

• Assessing Fault Tolerance and Disaster Recovery Needs
• Power Management
• Disk System Fault Tolerance
• Back Considerations
• Virus Protection
• Scanning for Viruses

Chapter 10: Network Troubleshooting

• Narrowing Down the Problem
• Checking for the Simple Stuff
• Is Hardware or Software Causing the Problem?
• Identify the Affected Area
• Select the Most Probable Cause
• Recognize the Potential Effects of the Solution
• Hardware Troubleshooting Tools
• Software Troubleshooting Tools
• Prioritize Your Problems
• Check the Software Configuration

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