Network Support Specialist (Network+)

Description:
Successful candidates will acquire skills required to excel in the role of a computer technician or support professional. They will have the knowledge and skills necessary to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate and configure basic network infrastructure, describe networking technologies, basic design principles, and adhere to wiring standards and use testing tools.

Exams
In order to gain the Network+ Certification, the student must pass one Network+ Exam. These exams are offered by CompTIA and can be taken at any Prometric testing center.

Duration: 1 wk


Prerequisites: Exposure to MS Windows operating system and knowledge of PC hardware.

Learning process:br> Lecturing and an overview of recommended study methods.

Schedule:
Day 1: Network Technologies
Day 2: Network Media and Topologies
Day 3: Network Devices
Day 4: Network Management
Day 5: Network Tools, Network Security


Course Outline:
1.0 Network Technologies
1.2 Identify commonly used TCP and UDP default ports
1.3 Identify the following address formats
1.4 Given a scenario, evaluate the proper use of the following addressing technologies and addressing schemes
1.5 Identify common IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols
1.6 Explain the purpose and properties of routing
1.7 Compare the characteristics of wireless communication standards
2.0 Network Media and Topologies
2.1 Categorize standard cable types and their properties
2.2 Identify common connector types
2.3 Identify common physical network topologies
2.4 Given a scenario, differentiate and implement appropriate wiring standards
2.5 Categorize WAN technology types and properties
2.6 Categorize LAN technology types and properties
2.7 Explain common logical network topologies and their characteristics
2.8 Install components of wiring distribution
3.0 Network Devices
3.1 Install, configure and differentiate between common network devices
3.2 Identify the functions of specialized network devices
3.3 Explain the advanced features of a switch
3.4 Implement a basic wireless network
4.0 Network Management
4.1 Explain the function of each layer of the OSI model
4.2 Identify types of configuration management documentation
4.3 Given a scenario, evaluate the network based on configuration management documentation
4.4 Conduct network monitoring to identify performance and connectivity issues using the following:
4.5 Explain different methods and rationales for network performance optimization
4.6 Given a scenario, implement the following network troubleshooting methodology ...
4.7 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common connectivity issues and select an appropriate solution
5.0 Network Tools
5.1 Given a scenario, select the appropriate command line interface tool and interpret the output to verify functionality
5.2 Explain the purpose of network scanners
5.3 Given a scenario, utilize the appropriate hardware tools
6.0 Network Security
6.1 Explain the function of hardware and software security devices
6.2 Explain common features of a firewall
6.3 Explain the methods of network access security
6.4 Explain methods of user authentication
6.5 Explain issues that affect device security
6.6 Identify common security threats and mitigation techniques
7.0 Network acronyms


Next step: Specialized training for a specific network product (ie. Cisco Certified Professional)

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