CompTIA Network+ 2009 Edition Training

Network+ 2009 Edition (CompTIA) Package Includes

• 3 DVD-ROMs featuring live instructor-led classroom sessions with full audio, video and demonstration components
• Printable Courseware
• 1 MeasureUp Exam Simulator
• Focused on practical solutions to real-world development problems

Network+ 2009 Edition (CompTIA) Course Introduction

Schedule our instructor led classroom training at your convenience and never miss another lecture or fall behind. You are in complete control. We have invited the Best Microsoft Trainers in the industry to help us develop the ultimate training and certification program which includes everything you will need to fully prepare for the Microsoft certification exams.

The CompTIA Network+ Certification course builds on existing user-level knowledge and experience with personal computer operating systems and networks to present fundamental skills and concepts that students will use on the job in any type of networking career. If students are pursuing a CompTIA technical certification path, the CompTIA A+ certification is an excellent first step to take before preparing for the CompTIA Network+ certification.

This course is intended for entry-level computer support professionals with basic knowledge of computer hardware, software, and operating systems, who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of networking concepts and skills to prepare for a career in network support or administration, or to prepare for the CompTIA Network+ certification.

A typical student in the CompTIA Network+ Certification course should have nine months or more of professional computer support experience as a PC technician or help desk technician. Network experience is helpful but not required; A+ certification or the equivalent skills and knowledge is helpful but not required.

An introductory course in a Windows operating system, or equivalent skills and knowledge, is required. Also, the CompTIA A+ certification, or the equivalent skills and knowledge, is helpful but not required." "Course Introduction

Module 1: Network Basics

Topic A
Networks
Local area networks
Basic network types
Peer-to-peer model
Peer-to-peer authentication
Client/server model
Client/server authentication
Segments and backbones
Network wiring
Fiber optic
Twisted pair
Composite cable
Coaxial
Serial
Duplex
Wireless LAN
Benefits/drawbacks of WLANs
Network protocols
Wireless network protocols
Topic B
Network architecture
Star architecture
Bus architecture
Ring architecture
Mesh architecture
Hybrid architecture
Point-to-point
Point-to-multipoint
Packet versus circuit switching
Ethernet
Ethernet mediums
Ethernet standards
Ethernet networks
Data collisions
Channel access methods
Token Ring networks
Wireless LANs
Wide Area Networks
WAN connections
POTS/PSTN
ISDN
DSL
Cable
Satellite
Wireless WAN
Cellular
T and E lines
X.25 and frame relay
ATM
Mesh networks
Topic C
OSI Model
OSI Layer 7
OSI Layer 6
OSI Layer 5
OSI Layer 4
OSI Layer 3
OSI Layer 2
OSI Layer 1
Module 1 Review

Module 2: Wired Computer-to-Computer Connections

Wired Computer-to-Computer Connections
Topic A
Fiber optic wired connections
SONET
Fiber optic connectors
Fiber optic connector types
Twisted pair connections
UTP categories
Stranded versus solid
Twisted pair connectors
RJ connectors
Modern residential wiring
RJ-45 connector
Pin numbering of RJ-45 connector
Terminating CatX to RJ-45
Coaxial connections
RG standards
Thinnet connectors
Thicknet vampire tap
Plenum Wiring
Topic B
Network adapter
Notebook computers
NIC selection
Addressing
MAC address
IPv4
IPv6
Character-based names
Domain Name System (DNS)
Demo - Examining Addresses
Top-level domains
NetBIOS
Resolving NetBIOS by broadcast
Resolving NetBIOS by WINS
Port addresses
Modems
Modulation/demodulation
Riser cards
Softmodems
Dial-up connection creation
Vista dial-up connection wizard
Vista connect to workplace
Dial-up connection properties
Demo - Create Dial Up
Module 2 Review

Module 3: Network-to-Network Connections

Network-to-Network Connections
Topic A
Network Access Points
Internet service providers (ISPs)
Small ISPs
Regional ISP
LAN installation components
Cross-connects
Standards
Typical UTP installation
Telecommunications room 01
Punchdown block
Wire placement
Topic B
LAN wiring
Guidelines
Backbone installation
Workstation runs
Calculate workstation run length
Modular Office considerations
Telecommunications room 02
Telecommunications room equip
Patch panel
Connecting block
Punchdown tool
Punchdown procedure
Topic C
LAN wiring tests
Testing equipment
Module 3 Review

Module 4: Wired Internetworking Devices

Wired Internetworking Devices
Topic A
Common internetworking devices
Repeaters
Repeater placement
Repeater operation
Repeater issues
Bridges
Bridge operation
Bridge types
Bridge routing management
Bridge filtering and intelligence
Local and remote bridges
Layer 2 switch
Bridges versus switches
Trunking example
Routers
Router operation
About routers
Router features
Key points
Types of routers
Routing table contents
Routing examples
Brouters
Bridges vs. routers
Ethernet hub
Hub types
Token Ring MSAU
Token Ring distances
MSAU functions
Media converters
Firewalls
Firewall functions
Hardware firewall
Software firewall
Proxy server
Port and packet filtering
Topic B
Higher-level switches
Content switches
IDS and IPS
IDS
Malicious traffic detected by IDS
IPS
Traffic shapers
Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
Multifunction network devices
Module 4 Review

Module 5: Wired Communication Standards

Wired Communication Standards
Topic A
Network communication protocols
TCP/IP architecture
Network Interface layer protocols
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
MAC address filter
Data packet addresses
ARP Request packet structure
ARP Reply packet structure
Router forwarding
IPCONFIG
Demo - ARP Connectivity
Internet Layer protocols
Internet Protocol (IP)
RIP/RIPv2 and OSPF
ICMP/ICMPv6
IGMP
SSH
Transport layer protocols
Service port numbers
Demo - Port Numbers
TCP
TCP three-way handshake
Microsoft Network Monitor
UDP
Demo - Network Monitor
Application layer protocols
HTTP
FTP
Telnet
Demo - Using Telnet
NTP
E-mail messaging protocols
Topic B
IPv4
Classful IPv4 addresses
Subnet masks 01
Network IDs
Special addresses
CIDR
CIDR address
NAT
APIPA
IPv6
IPv6 address types
IPv6 address scopes
Subnet masks 02
IPv4 custom subnets
IPv6 subnets
IPv6 custom subnets
Default gateway
Address translation
DNS
DNS namespace
WINS
Static TCP/IP configuration
DHCP and DHCPv6
IPv4 lease process
IPv6 lease process
IPv6 router flags
M and O flags
Topic C
Installing a DHCP server
Demo - DHCPv4
IPv6 scopes
Demo - DHCPv6
Module 5 Review

Module 6: Wireless Networking

Wireless Networking
Topic A
Wireless
Wireless Connections
Infrared
Radio
Bluetooth 01
Wireless Communications
Indoor point-to-multipoint LANs
Outdoor point-to-point links
Outdoor point-to-multipoint links
Wireless connection components
Wireless NICs
Wireless access points
Wireless speeds
WAP placement
Topic B
Standards
802.1x standard
802.11 standard
Access point
802.11 WLAN standards
Wireless protocols
LAN technologies
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 02
802.11a/802.11g
WiMAX
Topic C
WLAN security risks
Additional risks
WLAN security components
Transmission encryption
802.1x authentication
Wireless access point configuration
Securing your AP
Demo - WAP
Wireless clients
Wireless Auto Configuration
Windows CE wireless clients
Module 6 Review

Module 7: Security Threats and Mitigation

Security Threats and Mitigation
Topic A
Security threats
Technology weaknesses
Configuration weaknesses
Human error and malice
Viruses, worms, Trojan horses
Social engineering
Dumpster diving
Online attacks
Countermeasures
Phishing
Denial of service attacks
SYN Flood Attack
SYN flood defense
Smurf attacks
Ping of death
Distributed DoS attacks
DDoS countermeasures
Demo - DDOS
Man-in-the-middle
Spoofing
IP address spoofing
Demo - Port Scanner
Topic B
Security policies
Acceptable use
Due care
Privacy
Separation of duties
Need to know
Password management
Account expiration
Service-level agreement
Disposal and destruction
Human resources policy
Incident response policy
Preparation
Detection
Containment
Eradication
Recovery
Follow up
Change management
Configuration management documentation
Education
Communication
User awareness
Types of training
Module 7 Review

Module 8: Security Practices

Security Practices
Topic A
Antivirus software
Demo - Antivirus
Spyware
Windows Defender
Demo - Spyware
Securing the operating system
Windows Update
Updates
Patch management
Demo - Windows Updates
Other updates
System Information
Windows Firewall
Demo - Bios and Firewall
Topic B
Firewalls and proxy servers
Security zones
Intranet
Perimeter network
DMZ
Screened host
Bastion host
Three-homed firewall
Back-to-back firewall
Dead zone
Traffic filtering
Network access control
Virtual private network
IPSec encryption
Demo - IPSec
Security issues
Built-in management interfaces
Secure and unsecure methods
Physical attack susceptibility
Overcoming device weaknesses
Intrusion detection and prevention
NIDS
HIDS
HIDS advantages
Physical access control
Surveillance
Module 8 Review

Module 9: Network Access Control

Network Access Control
Topic A
AAA
Usernames and passwords
Password protection
Strong passwords
Multiple passwords
Authentication factors
One-factor authentication
Two-factor authentication
Three-factor authentication
Authentication protocols
Preventing impersonation
Identify proofing
Single sign-on
Kerberos
Kerberos system composed of
Kerberos data types
Kerberos authentication process
Kerberos security weaknesses
CHAP
EAP
Mutual authentication
Topic B
Cryptography
ROT13 cipher
Keys
Symmetric encryption in action
Public key cryptography
Asymmetric encryption in action
Public key cryptography characteristics
Public key infrastructure
Demo - Public Key Encryption
Setup and initialization phase
Administration phase
Cancellation and history phase
Topic C
AAA
RADIUS
RADIUS authentication
Realms
RADIUS security
RADIUS benefits
Diameter
Diameter improvements
LDAP and remote access
LDAP security
LDAP authentication/authorization
TACACS+
TACACS+ versus RADIUS
802.1x
Virtual private networks
VPN technologies
VPN security models
VPN protocols
PPTP versus L2TP
IPSec protocols
Encryption modes
Secure shell (SSH)
VPN solutions
Service provider tunneling
Topic D
802.11 standard
Wireless security
Wireless vulnerabilities
Wi-Fi scanners
Warchalking symbols
Module 9 Review

Module 10: Monitoring

Monitoring
Topic A
Resource Overview
Performance Monitor
Performance objects
Demo - Performance Monitor
Bottlenecks
Configuration
Data Collector Sets
Data Collector Set reports
Demo - Data Collector Sets
Reliability Monitor
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop options
Remote Desktop Connection
Demo - Remote Desktop
Topic B
Event Viewer
Event information
Event types
Remote logs
Event forwarding
Demo - Event Forwarding
Source computers
Collecting computers
Subscriptions
Device and application logging
Module 10 Review

Module 11: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
Topic A
Troubleshooting
Information gathering
Identify the affected area
Determine if anything has changed
Establish probable cause
Determine if escalation necessary
Create an action plan
Implement and test a solution
Identify results and effects
Document problem and solution
Problem and resolution tracking
Hardware toolkit
Additional tools
Software toolkit
Topic B
Troubleshooting wired connections
Cable testing devices
Physical cable tests
Network function tests
Network analyzer
Troubleshooting wireless
TCP/IP utilties
Ipconfig
Unix Ifconfig
Ping
Ping troubleshooting
NSLookup and Tracert
Windows Network Diagnostics
Demo - Troubleshooting Connections
Demo - Network Diagnostics
Topic C
Remote Desktop components
Module 11 Review
Course Closure