CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Network+ Training Course for Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Yorkshire & London
Course Information
| Course Code | Network+ Syllabus |
| Fee | £795 (Exclusive of VAT) |
| Compare Pricing | Compare pricing for selected IT and PRINCE2 training courses |
| CertSaver | Savings on combined A+ and Network+ |
| Duration | Five Days |
| Delivery Format | Instructor-led |
| Scheduled Dates: |
| Jan 2012 | Feb 2012 | Mar 2012 | Apr 2012 | May 2012 | June 2012 | Jul 2012 | Aug 2012 | Sept 2012 |
| 9 | 13 | - | 16 | - | 25 | - | 20 | - |
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.
Important Changes
CompTIA is transitioning from a lifetime certification policy to one that requires continuing education or recertification.
IT personnel who earn CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, or CompTIA Security+ certification on or after January 1, 2011, will require continuing education credits to maintain their certifications.
CompTIA is making this change to maintain ISO 17024 accreditation for those three certifications. ISO accreditation is extremely important because of its global credibility.
Audience
The audience for includes networking professionals who wish to consolidate and possibly benchmark their core skills. The CompTIA Network+ is a valuable credential to help launch or enhance a networking career. Many IT certifications integrate CompTIA Network+, for example, Microsoft added CompTIA Network+ into their Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) program and other corporations such as Novell, Cisco and HP also recognize CompTIA Network+ as part of their certification tracks.
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.
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