This course is intended for entry-level computer support professionals with a basic knowledge of computer hardware,
software, and operating systems who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of networking concepts and
acquire the required skills to prepare for a career in network support or administration, or who wish to prepare
for the CompTIA Network+ certification.
The Official CompTIA® Network+® (Exam N10-007): 2019 Update will teach you the fundamental
principles of installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network technologies and help you to
progress a career in network administration. In this course, you will build on your existing
user-level knowledge and experience with personal computer operating systems and networks to master
the fundamental skills and concepts that you will need to use on the job in any type of networking
career.
CompTIA is a not-for-profit trade association with the purpose of advancing the interests of IT
professionals and IT channel organizations and its industry-leading IT certifications are an
important part of that mission. CompTIA’s Network+ certification is a foundation-level certification
designed for IT professionals with around one year of experience, whose job role is focused on
network administration.
Prerequisites
A typical student taking the CompTIA Network+ course should have a minimum of nine months of
professional computer support experience as a PC or help desk technician. To ensure your success
in this course, you should possess basic Windows® and Linux® user skills and a fundamental
understanding of computer and networking concepts. You can obtain this level of skills and
knowledge by taking the following official CompTIA courses:
CompTIA A+
Course Content
+ Lesson 1: Explaining the OSI and TCP/IP Models
Topic A: Explain OSI Model Layers
Topic B: Explain the TCP/IP Suite
+ Lesson 2: Explaining Properties of Network Traffic
Topic A: The Four Dimensions of Service Management
Topic B: The ITIL Service Value System
+ Lesson 3: Installing and Configuring Switched Networks
Topic A: Explain Media Types and Access Methods
Topic B: Deploy Ethernet Standards
Topic C: Configure and Monitor Network Interfaces
+ Lesson 4: Configuring IP Networks
Topic A: Configure IPv4 Addressing Components
Topic B: Test IP Interfaces with Command Line Tools
Topic C: Configure IPv4 Subnets
Topic D: Configure Private and Public IPv4 Addressing Schemes
Topic E: Configure IPv6 Addressing Components
Topic F: Configure DHCP Service
+ Lesson 5: Installing and Configuring Routed Networks
Topic A: Explain Characteristics of Routing
Topic B: Install and Configure Routers
+ Lesson 6: Configuring and Monitoring Ports and Protocols
Topic A: Explain the Uses of Ports and Protocols
Topic B: Use Port Scanners and Protocol Analyzers
Topic C: Explain the Use of Name Resolution Services
Topic D: Configure DNS and IPAM Services
+ Lesson 7: Explaining Network Application and Storage Services
Topic A: Explain the Uses of Network Applications
Topic B: Explain the Uses of Voice Services and Advanced Networking Devices
Topic C: Explain the Uses of Virtualization and Network Storage Services
Topic D: Summarize the Concepts of Cloud Services
+ Lesson 8: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Networks