Network+

Network+ 2009 certification proves that you have the knowledge and skills necessary to install, manage, and troubleshoot a variety of networks on any platform.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. The demand for skilled network support professionals continues to grow, and CompTIA Network+ is a valuable credential to help start or enhance a networking career. In fact, many IT certifications integrate CompTIA Network+ into their curriculums. Microsoft added CompTIA Network+ into their Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) program, and other corporations such as Novell, Cisco, HP, Lotus and 3Com also recognize CompTIA Network+ as part of their certification tracks.

Unit 1: Network basics

• Topic A: Network concepts
• Topic B: Network architectures
• Topic C: The OSI model

Unit 2: Wired computer-to-computer connections

• Topic A: Wired network connections
• Topic B: Network interface cards and modems

Unit 3: Network-to-network connections

• Topic A: Network-to-network connection components
• Topic B: LAN wiring
• Topic C: LAN wiring tests

Unit 4: Wired internetworking devices

• Topic A: Basic internetworking devices
• Topic B: Specialized internetworking devices

Unit 5: Wired communication standards

• Topic A: The TCP/IP protocol suite
• Topic B: TCP/IP
• Topic C: DHCP servers

Unit 6: Wireless networking

• Topic A: Wireless network devices
• Topic B: Wireless networking standards
• Topic C: Wireless configuration

Unit 7: Security threats and mitigation

• Topic A: Security threats
• Topic B: Threat mitigation Unit 8: Security practices
• Topic A: Operating systems
• Topic B: Devices

Unit 9: Network access control

• Topic A: Authentication
• Topic B: Public key cryptography
• Topic C: Remote access
• Topic D: Wireless security

Unit 10: Monitoring

• Topic A: Monitoring resources
• Topic B: Event Viewer

Unit 11: Troubleshooting

• Topic A: Troubleshooting basics
• Topic B: Troubleshooting the network
• Topic C: Troubleshooting scenarios