Comptia N+
The CompTIA Network+ (Exam N10-007) course builds on your existing user-level knowledge and experience with personal computer operating systems and networks to present the fundamental skills and concepts that you will need to use on the job in any type of networking career. CompTIA Network+ is the first certification IT professionals specializing in network administration and support should earn. Network+ is aimed at IT professionals with job roles such as network administrator, network technician, network installer, help desk technician and IT cable installer.
Module 1 / Local Area Networks Topologies and the OSI Model
- Key Features of Networks
- Network Topologies
- The OSI Model
- Physical Layer
- Data Link Layer
- Network Layer
- ransport Layer
- Upper Layers
- OSI Model Summary
- VM Orientation Ethernet
- Transmission Media
- Media Access Control
- Broadcast Domains
- Ethernet Frames
- Ethernet Deployment Standards
- MAC Addressing
- Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
- Packet Sniffers
- Configuring Ethernet Networking Hubs, Bridges, and Switches
- Hubs and Bridges
- Switches
- Switch Interface Configuration
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
- Power over Ethernet (PoE) Infrastructure and Design
- Network Infrastructure Implementations
- Planning an Enterprise Campus Network
- Network Hierarchy and Distributed Switching
- Software Defined Networking
- Planning a SOHO Network
- TCP/IP Protocol Suite Policies and Best Practices
- Procedures and Standards
- Safety Procedures
- Incident Response Policies
- Security and Data Policies
- Password Policy
- Employee Policies
Module 2 / IP Addressing Internet Protocol
- IPv4
- IPv4 Address Structure
- Subnet Masks
- IP Routing Basics
- ipconfig / ifconfig
- ICMP and ping
- Configuring IPv4 Networking IPv4 Addressing
- IPv4 Addressing Schemes
- Classful Addressing
- Public versus Private Addressing
- Subnetting and Classless Addressing
- Planning an IPv4 Addressing Scheme
- Public Internet Addressing
- Variable Length Subnet Masks (VLSM)
- Configuring IPv4 Subnets IPv6 Addressing
- IPv6 Address Format
- IPv6 Addressing Schemes
- IPv6 Address Autoconfiguration
- Migrating to IPv6
- Configuring IPv6 Networking DHCP and APIPA
- IPv4 Address Autoconfiguration
- Configuring DHCP
- DHCPv6
- Configuring Address Autoconfiguration
Module 3 / Internetworking Routing
- Routing Basics
- Routing Algorithms and Metrics
- Dynamic Routing Protocols
- Administrative Distance and Route Redistribution
- IPv4 and IPv6 Internet Routing
- High Availability Routing
- Installing and Configuring Routers
- Routing Troubleshooting Tools
- Configuring Routing TCP and UDP
- Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
- User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
- TCP and UDP Ports
- Port Scanners
- Protocol Analyzers
- TCP and Port Scanning Name Resolution and IPAM
- Host Names and FQDNs
- Domain Name System
- Configuring DNS Servers
- Resource Records
- Name Resolution Tools
- IP Address Management (IPAM)
- Configuring Name Resolution and IPAM Monitoring and Scanning
- Performance Monitoring
- Network Monitoring Utilities
- Logs and Event Management
- Simple Network Management Protocol
- Analyzing Performance Metrics
- Patch Management
- Vulnerability Scanning
- Performance Testing and Monitoring Network Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Procedures
- Identifying the Problem
- Establishing a Probable Cause
- Establishing a Plan of Action
- Troubleshooting Hardware Failure Issues
- Troubleshooting Addressing Issues
- Troubleshooting DHCP Issues
- Troubleshooting Name Resolution
- Troubleshooting Services
Module 4 / Applications and Security Applications and Services
- TCP/IP Services
- HTTP and Web Servers
- SSL / TLS and HTTPS
- Email (SMTP / POP / IMAP)
- Voice Services (VoIP and VTC)
- Real-time Services Protocols
- Quality of Service
- Traffic Shaping
- Bottlenecks and Load Balancing
- Multilayer Switches
- Configuring Application Protocols Virtualization, SAN, and Cloud Services
- Virtualization Technologies
- etwork Storage Types
- Fibre Channel and InfiniBand
- iSCSI
- Cloud Computing
- Configuring Cloud Connectivity Network Security Design
- Security Basics
- Common Networking Attacks
- Network Segmentation and DMZ
- Virtual LANs (VLAN)
- VLAN Trunks
- Network Address Translation (NAT)
- Device and Service Hardening
- Honeypots and Penetration Tests Network Security Appliances
- Basic Firewalls
- Stateful Firewalls
- Deploying a Firewall
- Configuring a Firewall
- Deploying a Proxy
- Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
- Denial of Service
- Configuring a NAT Firewall Authentication and Endpoint Security
- Authentication and Access Controls
- Social Engineering
- Authentication Technologies
- PKI and Digital Certificates
- Local Authentication
- RADIUS and TACACS+
- Directory Services
- Endpoint Security
- Network Access Control
- Secure Appliance Administration
Module 5 / Operations and Infrastructure Network Site Management
- Network Cabling Solutions
- Distribution Frames
- Change and Configuration Management
- Network Documentation and Diagrams
- Labeling
- Physical Security Devices
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
- Network Link Management
- Power Management
- Backup Management
- Network Inventory Management Installing Cabled Networks
- Twisted Pair Cable (UTP / STP / ScTP)
- Twisted Pair Connectors
- Wiring Tools and Techniques
- Cable Testing Tools
- Troubleshooting Wired Connectivity
- Other Copper Cable Types
- Fiber Optic Cable and Connectors
- Transceivers and Media Converters Installing Wireless Networks
- Wireless Standards (IEEE 802.11)
- Wireless Network Topologies
- Wireless Site Design
- Troubleshooting Wireless Connectivity
- Wireless Security
- Wi-Fi Authentication
- Extensible Authentication Protocol
- Troubleshooting Wireless Security
- Wireless Controllers Installing WAN Links
- Wide Area Networks (WAN)
- Telecommunications Networks
- Modern Telecommunications Networks
- Local Loop Services
- Installing WAN Links
- Wireless WAN Services
- Internet of Things Configuring Remote Access
- Remote Access Services (RAS)
- MPLS and PPP
- SIP Trunks
- Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
- SSL / TLS / DTLS VPNs
- IPsec
- Internet Key Exchange / ISAKMP
- Remote Access Servers
- Remote Administration Tools
- Managing Network Appliances
- Remote File Access
- Configuring Secure Access Channels
- Configuring a Virtual Private Network
| Track | Regular classes | Online classes |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 2 months | 2 months |
| Training Days | 4 days per week | 4 days per week |
| Minimum Hours per week | 8 hours | 8 hours |
| Pricing |
morning (students): USD 400 |
morning (students): USD 400 |
NB:The training fee does not include the international exam fees. This pricing only concerns the Ghana market. For further information, please write to us at finance@improtech.edu.gh or contact us on +233 54 421 2174