Network+ Certification

30 Hours - Beginner/Intermediate

Or Advanced Students can do the program at your own pace

Fall 2024

A detailed course outline will be provided at the beginning of class or upon request.

Method of Learning

A combination of online and onsite training tailored according to your needs to help you get the education you need at your own convenience

You should meet the following criteria:

• Basic understanding of computers
• Usage of internet and search methods
• Basic knowledge of computer networking
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Recommended CompTIA A+ or equivalent
• Recommended up to 9 months of experience with computer networks.

A laptop or computer with internet access

1.0 NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS
Compare and contrast the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model layers and encapsulation concepts.
OSI model
Data encapsulation and decapsulation within the OSI model context
Explain the characteristics of network topologies and network types.
Mesh
Star/hub-and-spoke
Bus
Ring
Hybrid
Network types and characteristics
Service-related entry point
Virtual network concepts
Provider links
Summarize the types of cables and connectors and explain which is the appropriate type for a solution.
Copper
Fiber
Connector types
Cable management
Ethernet standards
Given a scenario, configure a subnet and use appropriate IP addressing schemes.
Public vs. private
IPv4 vs. IPv6
IPv4 subnetting
IPv6 concepts
Virtual IP (VIP)
Subinterfaces
Explain common ports and protocols, their application, and encrypted alternatives.
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Secure Shell (SSH)
Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)
Telnet
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
Domain Name System (DNS)
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP)
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
Post Office Protocol v3 (POP3)
Network Time Protocol (NTP)
Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP)
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) [Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)]
HTTPS [Transport Layer Security (TLS)]
Server Message Block (SMB)
Syslog
SMTP TLS
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (over SSL) (LDAPS)
IMAP over SSL
POP3 over SSL
Structured Query Language (SQL) Server
SQLnet
MySQL
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)
IP protocol types
Connectionless vs. connection-oriented
Explain the use and purpose of network services.
DHCP
DNS
NTP
Explain basic corporate and datacenter network architecture.
Three-tiered
Software-defined networking
Spine and leaf
Traffic flows
Branch office vs. on-premises datacenter vs. colocation
Storage area networks
Summarize cloud concepts and connectivity options.
Deployment models
Service models
Infrastructure as code
Connectivity options
Multitenancy
Elasticity
Scalability
Security implications

2.0 NETWORK IMPLEMENTATIONS
Compare and contrast various devices, their features, and their appropriate placement on the network.
Networking devices
Networked devices
Compare and contrast routing technologies and bandwidth management concepts.
Routing
Bandwidth management
Given a scenario, configure and deploy common Ethernet switching features.
Data virtual local area network (VLAN)
Voice VLAN
Port configurations
Media access control (MAC) address tables
Power over Ethernet (PoE)/ Power over Ethernet plus (PoE+)
Spanning Tree Protocol
Carrier-sense multiple access with collision detection (CSMA/CD)
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
Neighbor Discovery Protocol
Given a scenario, install and configure the appropriate wireless standards and technologies.
802.11 standards
Frequencies and range
Channels
Channel bonding
Service set identifier (SSID)
Antenna types
Encryption standards
Cellular technologies
Multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) and multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO)

3.0 NETWORK OPERATIONS
Given a scenario, use the appropriate statistics and sensors to ensure network availability.
Performance metrics/sensors
SNMP
Network device logs
Interface statistics/status
Interface errors or alerts
Environmental factors and sensors
Baselines
NetFlow data
Uptime/downtime
Explain the purpose of organizational documents and policies.
Plans and procedures
Hardening and security policies
Common documentation
Common agreements
Explain high availability and disaster recovery concepts and summarize which is the best solution.
Load balancing
Multipathing
Network interface card (NIC) teaming
Redundant hardware/clusters
Facilities and infrastructure support
Redundancy and high availability (HA) concepts
Network device backup/restore

4.0 NETWORK SECURITY
Explain common security concepts.
Confidentiality, integrity, availability (CIA)
Threats
Vulnerabilities
Exploits
Least privilege
Role-based access
Zero Trust
Defense in depth
Authentication methods
Risk Management
Security information and event management (SIEM)
Compare and contrast common types of attacks.
Technology-based
Human and environmental
Given a scenario, apply network hardening techniques.
Best practices
Wireless security
IoT access considerations
Compare and contrast remote access methods and security implications.
Site-to-site VPN
Client-to-site VPN
Remote desktop connection
Remote desktop gateway
SSH
Virtual network computing (VNC)
Virtual desktop
Authentication and authorization considerations
In-band vs. out-of-band management
Explain the importance of physical security.
Detection methods
Prevention methods
Asset disposal

5.0 NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING
Explain the network troubleshooting methodology.
Identify the problem
Establish a theory of probable cause
Test the theory to determine the cause
Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and identify potential effects
Implement the solution or escalate as necessary
Verify full system functionality and, if applicable, implement preventive measures
Document findings, actions, outcomes, and lessons learned
Given a scenario, troubleshoot common cable connectivity issues and select the appropriate tools.
Specifications and limitations

Cable considerations
Cable application
Common issues
Common tools
Given a scenario, use the appropriate network software tools and commands.
Software tools
Command line tool
Basic network platform commands
Given a scenario, troubleshoot common wireless connectivity issues.
Specifications and limitations
Considerations
Common issues
Given a scenario, troubleshoot general networking issues.
Considerations
Common issues