CompTIA Network+ Course

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​Network+  is a mid-level certification for network technicians. This certification is designed to test the competency of a mid-level network technician in supporting and configuring TCP/IP clients in terms of network design, cabling, hardware setup, configuration, installation, support, and troubleshooting.

Times & Venue
​​​Stellenbosch (Address)​
​Mon - Wed 09:00 - 16:00

Availability 
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Dates  are available every week

Recommended prerequisites 
Networking experience is helpful but not mandatory.
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A+ certification or equivalent skills and knowledge is helpful but not mandatory.

Price
​R 6800 (excl VAT)

Duration 
​5 Days 

Training 
Certified Trainer - Blended Learning 
Bonus hands-on practical day 

Certificated
​Yes

Includes
CompTIA Textbook

Follow up courses
CompTIA Security
​MCSA (Windows server 2012 or 2016)
Linux+
CCNA

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CompTIA Network+ Course Overview

This course is designed to help prepare you for the CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) certification exam and covers the five domains for the Network+  certification exam: Network Architecture, Network Operations, Network Security, Troubleshooting, and Industry Standards, Practices, and Network Theory.

​You will learn the fundamentals of network and gain experience in the configuration, management, and troubleshooting of common wired and wireless network devices.  We will discuss emerging technologies such as unified communications, mobile, cloud, and virtualization technologies.

CompTIA Network + Course Outcomes 

• Design and implement functional networks
  
• Configure, manage, and maintain essential network devices
  
• Use devices such as switches and routers to segment network traffic and create resilient networks
  
• Identify benefits and drawbacks of existing network configurations
  
• Implement network security, standards, and protocols
  
• Troubleshoot network problems
  
• Support the creation of virtualized networks
  

1. Network Theory

• Networking Terminology
  
• Network Categories
  
• Standard Network Models
  
• Physical Network Topologies
  
• Logical Network Topologies
  

2. Network Communication Methods

• Data Transmission Methods
• Media Access Methods
• Signaling Methods

3. Network Media & Hardware

• Bounded Network Media
  
• Unbounded Network Media
  
• Noise Control
  
• Network Connectivity Devices
  

4. Network Implementations​

• Ethernet Networks
  
• Wireless Networks
  

5. Network Models​

• The OSI Model
  
• The TCP/IP Model
  

6. ​TCP/IP Addressing and Data Delivery​

• The TCP/IP Protocol Suite
  
• IP Addressing
  
• Default IP Addressing Schemes
  
• Create Custom IP Addressing Schemes
  
• Implement IPv6 Addresses
  
• Delivery Techniques
  

7. TCP/IP Services​

• Assign IP Addresses
  
• Domain Naming Services
  
• TCP/IP Commands
  
• Common TCP/IP Protocols
  
• TCP/IP Interoperability Services
  

8. LAN Infrastructure​

• Switching
  
• Enable Static Routing
  
• Implement Dynamic IP Routing
  
• Virtual LANs
  
• Plan a SOHO Network
  

9. WAN Infrastructure​

• Switching
  
• Enable Static Routing
  
• Implement Dynamic IP Routing
  
• Virtual LANs
  
• Plan a SOHO Network
  

10.  Remote Networking

• Remote Network Architectures
  
• Remote Access Networking Implementations
  
• Virtual Private Networking
  
• VPN Protocols
  

11. System Security

• ​Computer Security Basics
• System Security Tools
  
• Authentication Methods
  
• Encryption Methods
  

12.  Network Security

• Network Perimeter Security
  
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention
  
• Protect Network Traffic Using IPSec
  

13. Network Security Threats and Hacks​

• Network-Based Security Threats and Attacks
  
• Apply Threat Mitigation Techniques
  
• Educate Users
  

14.  Network Management 

• ​Network Monitoring
• Configuration Management Documentation
  
• Network Performance Optimization
  

15. Network Troubleshooting ​

• Network Troubleshooting Models
  
• Network Troubleshooting Utilities
  
• Hardware Troubleshooting Tools
  
• Common Connectivity Issues
  

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