CompTIA Network+

The CompTIA Network+ course is offered by Sakra Academy (M) Sdn.Bhd.

Computer Network Fundamentals

• Foundation Topics

• Defining a Network

• Networks Defined by Geography

• Networks Defined by Topology

• Networks Defined by Resource Location

The OSI Reference Model

• The Purpose of Reference Models

• The OSI Layer

• Layer 1: the Physical Layer

• Layer 2: The Data Link Layer

• Media Access Control

• Logical Link Control

• Layer 3: The Network Layer

• Layer 4: The Transport Layer

• Layer 5: The Session Layer

• Layer 6: The Presentation Layer

• Layer 7: The Application Layer

• The TCP/IP Stack

• Common Application Protocols in the TCP/IP Stack

Network Components

• Media

• Network Infrastructure Devices

• Specialized Network Devices

• Virtual Network Devices

• Voice-over IP Protocols and Components

IPv4 and IPv6 Addresses

• Binary Numbering

• IPv4 Addresses

• Assigning IPv4 Addresses

• Subnetting

• IP Version 6

Wide-Area Networks

• WAN Properties

• WAN Technologies

Network Optimization

• High Availability

• QoS Technologies

• Case Study: SOHO Network Design

Network Management

• Maintenance Tools

• Configuration Management

• Monitoring Resources and Report

Network Troubleshooting

• Troubleshooting Basics

• Physical Layer Troubleshooting

• Data Link Layer Troubleshooting

• Network Layer Troubleshooting

• Wireless Troubleshooting

• Specialized Networks

Ethernet Technology

• Principles of Ethernet

• Ethernet Switch Features

Routing IP Packets

• Basic Routing Processes

• Sources of Routing Information

• Routing Protocol Examples

• Address Translation

• Multicast Routing

Wireless LANs

• Introduction: Wireless LANs

• Deploying Wireless LANs

• Securing Wireless LANs

Command-Line Tools

• Windows Commands

• UNIX Commands

Network Security

• Security Fundamentals

• Categories of Network Attacks

• Defending Against Attacks

• Remote-Access Security

• Firewalls

• Virtual Private Networks

• Intrusion Detection and Prevention