CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Network+ Training Course for Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester and Yorkshire
Course Information
| Course Code | Network+ Syllabus |
| Fee | £1295 (Exclusive of VAT) |
| Offer Price | £1095 Saving £200! (Exclusive of VAT) Applies to Delivery Marked*1 Only |
| CertSaver | Savings on combined A+ and Network+ |
| Duration | Five Days (Accelerated*2) |
| Delivery Format | Instructor-led |
| Scheduled Dates: |
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Introduction
CompTIA Network+ validates the knowledge and skills of networking professionals. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification that recognizes a technician's ability to describe the features and functions of networking components and to install, configure and troubleshoot basic networking hardware, protocols and services. Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that CompTIA Network+ candidates have at least nine months of experience in network support or administration or adequate academic training, along with a CompTIA A+ certification.
Audience
Completion
- Install and configure a network client
- Use test equipment to troubleshoot network connectivity
- Recognise and understand the main types of network technologies, protocols and components
- Understand and configure the TCP/IP protocol
Prerequisites
Delegates should have taken and passed the relevant A+ Certification examinations, plus have six months to one year of post A+ Certification support experience. Delegates should also have extensive experience of supporting end-users and PC-based systems.
Examinations
The course will help prepare the learner for the CompTIA Network+ examination.
Materials
A comprehensive CompTIA authorised student manual and other learning materials are provided.
Course Outline
Introduction
- Definition of a Network
- Lans, Wans and the Internet
- Functions of a Network
- Overview of Network Components
- Networking Models
- Definitions
Cards and Cabling
- Network Adapter Cards
- Configuring and Installing a Network Card
- Diagnosing Network Card Failure
- Network Cabling
- Twisted Pair Cable
- Other Cable Types
- LAN Topologies
- Installing Cabling
- Crimping Cables
- Testing Cables
- Building a BUS Network and Testing Network Communications
- Building a Star Network With a Backbone and Testing Network Communications
- Diagnosing Network Faults
Networking Technologies
- Introduction to the OSI Model
- Brief Outline of the 7 Layers - Name and Function
- Network Card Drivers
- Installing and Configuring Network Card Drivers
- Bindings
- 802 Standards
- Ethernet
- Token Ring
- Other Technologies
Protocols
- Protocols
- TCP/IP
- IPX/SPX
- Netbeui
- Characteristics of Network Protocols
- Choosing a Protocol
- Adding and Removing Protocols
- Protocol Configuration Problems
Extending Networks
- Repeaters and Hubs
- Bridges
- Routers and Brouters
- Network Addresses
- Routing Tables
TCP/IP
- The Development of TCP/IP
- The TCP/IP Protocol
- TCP/IP as an Open Standard
- IP Addresses
- Configuring and Testing IP Addresses
- PING, WINIPCFG and IPCONFG
- Viewing the ARP Cache
- Network Addresses
- Creating Subnets
- Modifying the Subnet Mask
- Default Gateway
- Adding a Default Gateway
- IP Routing
- Configuring Static Routing
- Testing TCP/IP
- TRACERT and NETSTAT
- DHCP and Automatic IP Configuration
- Using DHCP
- Host Names and Fqdns
- Configure Host Names In the DNS
- Server (Netbios) Name Resolution
- WINS
- TCP Ports
- TCP/IP Services
- Configuring Browser Software
- Configuring an Email Client
- Firewalls
- Proxy Servers
Client / Server Communication Layers
- Server Operating Systems
- Comparison of Microsoft Windows NT, Novell Netware and Unix
- Workstation Clients
- Microsoft Windows 9x, Microsoft Windows NT and Novell Clients
- Mapping Network Drives
- Troubleshooting Connection Problems
- NDS, X400 / X500, LDAP and Active Directory / Domains
- Gateways
- Using a Gateway
Remote Connectivity
- Requirements For Remote Connectivity
- Public Networks
- Dial Up Lines
- ISDN
- SLIP and PPP
- PPTP
Network Security
- User Level Security
- Share Level Security
- Adding Users
- Password Principles
- Encryption
- Firewalls
Test Equipment For LANS and WANS
- Terminators
- Voms
- Cable Testers and Certifiers
- TDR
- Product Indicators
- Fox and Hound