CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Certification Study Guide

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Product Details
- Media type: Paperback or ebook
- Audience: Individual learner, self-paced
- Publisher: CompTIA Learning
- Language: English
- Price: Print Book $149, eBook $139
What You'll Learn
The Network+ Certification Study Guide will teach you the core skills necessary to establish, maintain, troubleshoot and secure networks regardless of technology or platform, empowering you to pursue a high growth career in networking and cybersecurity.
After reading this text, you will be able to:
- Networking Fundamentals
Explain basic networking concepts including network services, physical connections, topologies and architecture, and cloud connectivity.
- Network Implementations
Explain routing technologies and networking devices; deploy ethernet solutions and configure wireless technologies.
- Network Operations
Monitor and optimize networks to ensure business continuity.
- Network Security
Explain security concepts and network attacks in order to harden networks against threats.
- Network Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot common cable, connectivity, and software issues related to networking.
Prerequisites
To get the most out of the CompTIA Network+ Study Guide and be able to prepare for your exam you ideally will have earned the CompTIA A+ certification and have about 9-12 months of experience of networking support or IT administration. It is not necessary that you pass the A+ exams before completing Network+ certification, but it is recommended.
Regardless of whether you have passed A+, it is recommended that you have the following skills and knowledge before starting this course:
- Configure and support PC, laptop, mobile (smartphone / tablet), and print devices.
- Know basic network terminology and functions (such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, switches, routers).
- Configure and manage users, groups, and shared resources in a simple SOHO network.
- Understand the use of basic access control measures, such as authentication, security policy, encryption, and firewalls.
- Understand TCP/IP addressing, core protocols and troubleshooting tools.