Network+ Certification:2009 Objectives

Network Theory
Networking Terminology
Network Building Blocks
Standard Network Models
Physical Network Topologies
Logical Network Topologies
Network Categories

Network Communications Methods
Transmission Methods
Media Access Methods
Signaling Methods

Network Data Delivery
Data Addressing and Delivery
Delivery Techniques

Network Media and Hardware
Bounded Network Media
Unbounded Network Media
Noise Control
Network Connectivity Devices
Wiring Distribution Components

Network Implementations
The OSI Model
Ethernet Networks
Token Ring Networks
Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) Networks
Wireless Technologies and Standards

Networking with TCP/IP
Families of Protocols
The TCP/IP Protocol
IP Address Basics
Custom IP Addresses
The IP Version 6 Protocol
The TCP/IP Protocol Suite

TCP/IP Services
IP Address Assignment Methods
Host Name Resolution
TCP/IP Utilities
TCP/IP Upper-Layer Services
TCP/IP Interoperability Services

Local Area Network Infrastructure
Bridges and Switches
IP Routing
Static IP Routing
Dynamic IP Routing
Control Data Movement with Filters and VLANs

WAN Infrastructure
WAN Switching Technologies
WAN Transmission Technologies
WAN Connectivity Methods
Voice Over Data Systems

Network Security
Computer Security Basics
Authentication
Data Encryption
Protect Network Traffic with IP Security (IPsec)
Internet Security
Local Security
Common Threats
Threat Mitigation Techniques
Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Educate Users

Remote Networking
Remote Network Architectures
Remote Access Networking Implementations
Virtual Private Networking
Remote Control Computing

Disaster Recovery
Examine Configuration Management Documentation
Plan for Disaster Recovery
Fault Tolerance Methods
Data Backup

Network Data Storage
Enterprise Data Storage
Network-Attached Storage (NAS)
Storage Area Network (SAN) Implementations
Clustering

Network Operating Systems
UNIX and Linux Operating Systems
Apple Mac OS X
Microsoft Operating Systems
Novell Open Enterprise Server

Network Management
Monitoring Tools
Network Baselining
Network Optimization

Network Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Models
TCP/IP Troubleshooting Utilities
Hardware Troubleshooting Tools
Common Connectivity Issues

Mapping Network+ Course Content to the CompTIA Network+ Exam Objectives

Additional IP Addressing and Subnetting Practice

CompTIA Network+ Acronyms

After completing this course, students will know how 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.
identify the major services deployed on TCP/IP networks.
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.
explore tools, methods, and techniques used in managing a network.
describe how to troubleshoot network issues.

Prerequisites

Basic Windows skills and a fundamental understanding of computer concepts are
required. Students can obtain this level of skill and knowledge by taking the
following : Introduction to Personal Computers: Using Windows XP, Windows XP:
Introduction, Introduction to Personal Computers: Using Windows Vista or
Microsoft Windows Vista: Level 1 and Level 2.
CompTIA A+ certification, or the equivalent skills and knowledge, is helpful
but not required. Students may wish to take the following course: CompTIA A+
Certificiation: A Comprehensive Approach for all 2006 Exam Objectives.