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CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) Cert Guide

Meet the N10-008 exam content objectives with the best CompTIA Network+ preparatory training to pass the exam.

(N10-008.AB1) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-325-7
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The CompTIA Network+ N10-008 is a comprehensive course that covers the core concepts of network engineering and cybersecurity. This CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) prep exam course will equip you with the skills to establish, maintain, troubleshoot, and secure network infrastructures in any environment. Learn the basic principles of network infrastructure and architecture with interactive lessons. Discover network configuration and implement network security measures with hands-on-exercises. You’ll also get to use our exciting features like hands-on-labs and practice tests to upgrade your learning experience.

Skills You’ll Get

  • Ability to use wired and wireless devices for network connectivity  
  • Maintaininging accurate and up-to-date network documentation
  • Deep understanding of network services and their functions
  • Knowledge of fundamental datacenter, cloud, and virtual networking concepts
  • Tracking network activity to find performance and availability issues
  • Expertise in implementing network hardening techniques to enhance security
  • Manage, configure, and troubleshoot network infrastructure effectively

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1

Introduction

  • Who Should Read This Course?
  • CompTIA Network+ Exam Topics
  • How This Course Is Organized
2

The OSI Model and Encapsulation

  • The Purpose of Reference Models
  • The OSI Model
  • The TCP/IP Stack
  • Real-World Case Study
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Additional Resources
3

Network Topologies and Types

  • Defining a Network
  • Network Types and Characteristics
  • Networks Defined Based on Resource Location
  • Networks Defined by Topology
  • Virtual Network Concepts
  • Provider Links
  • Real-World Case Study
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Additional Resources
4

Network Media Types

  • Copper and Fiber Media and Connectors
  • Unshielded Twisted Pair
  • Plenum Versus Nonplenum Cable
  • Multiplexing in Fiber-Optic Networks
  • Cable Management
  • Real-World Case Study
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Additional Resources
5

IP Addressing

  • Binary Numbering
  • IPv4 Addressing
  • Assigning IPv4 Addresses
  • Subnetting
  • Address Translation
  • IP Version 6
  • Real-World Case Study
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Additional Resources
6

Common Ports and Protocols

  • Ports and Protocols
  • IP Protocol Types
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Additional Resources
7

Network Services

  • DHCP
  • DNS
  • NTP
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Additional Resources
8

Corporate and Datacenter Architectures

  • The Three-Tiered Network Architecture
  • Software-Defined Networking
  • Storage Area Networks
  • Deciding on an Architecture
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Additional Resources
9

Cloud Concepts

  • Deployment Models
  • Service Models
  • Key Cloud Concepts
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Additional Resources
10

Various Network Devices

  • Networking Devices
  • Networked Devices
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Additional Resources
11

Routing Technologies and Bandwidth Management

  • Routing
  • Sources of Routing Information
  • Routing Protocol Characteristics
  • Routing Protocol Examples
  • Bandwidth Management
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Additional Resources
12

Ethernet Switching

  • Principles of Ethernet
  • Ethernet Switch Features
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Additional Resources
13

Wireless Standards

  • Introducing Wireless LANs
  • Deploying Wireless LANs
  • Securing Wireless LANs
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Additional Resources
14

Ensure Network Availability

  • Monitoring Tools
  • Additional Monitoring Topics
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Additional Resources
15

Organizational Documents and Policies

  • Plans and Policies
  • Hardening and Security Policies
  • Common Documentation
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Additional Resources
16

High Availability and Disaster Recovery

  • High Availability
  • Real-World Case Study: SOHO Network Design
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Additional Resources
17

Common Security Concepts

  • Core Security Concepts
  • Authentication Methods
  • Risk Management and SIEM
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Additional Resources
18

Common Types of Attacks

  • Technology-Based Attacks
  • Human and Environmental Attacks
  • Other Miscellaneous Attacks
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Additional Resources
19

Network Hardening Techniques

  • Best Practices
  • Wireless Security and IoT Considerations
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Additional Resources
20

Remote Access Methods

  • Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
  • Other Remote Access Technologies
  • Authentication and Authorization Considerations
  • In-Band vs. Out-of-Band Management
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Additional Resources
21

Physical Security

  • Detection Methods
  • Prevention Methods
  • Asset Disposal
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Additional Resources
22

A Network Troubleshooting Methodology

  • Troubleshooting Basics
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Additional Resource
23

Troubleshoot Common Cabling Problems

  • Specifications and Limitations
  • Cable Considerations and Applications
  • Common Issues
  • Common Tools
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Additional Resources
24

Network Software Tools and Commands

  • Software Tools
  • Command Line Tools
  • Basic Network Platform Commands
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Additional Resource
25

Troubleshoot Common Wireless Issues

  • Specifications and Limitations
  • Considerations
  • Common Issues
  • Wireless Network Troubleshooting
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
26

Troubleshoot General Network Issues

  • Considerations for General Network Troubleshooting
  • Common Issues
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Additional Resources

1

The OSI Model and Encapsulation

  • Displaying the Structure of a UDP Segment
  • Displaying the Structure of a TCP Segment
2

Network Topologies and Types

  • Creating a Virtual Switch
3

IP Addressing

  • Configuring a Class A IP Address
  • Configuring a Class B IP Address
  • Configuring a Class C IP Address
  • Creating a Subinterface on a Router and Assigning an IP Address
  • Configuring Network Address Translation
  • Configuring Port Address Translation
4

Network Services

  • Preventing Zone Transfers
  • Configuring Multi-Stratum NTP
5

Various Network Devices

  • Performing a Proxy Server Operation
6

Routing Technologies and Bandwidth Management

  • Configuring Directly Connected Routes
  • Configuring Static Routing
7

Ethernet Switching

  • Creating a VLAN and Viewing its Assignment to Port Mapping
  • Configuring an Access Port
  • Configuring and Viewing a Trunk Port Status
  • Configuring IP and Management Access
8

Ensure Network Availability

  • Configuring Syslog and Viewing Settings on a Router
  • Viewing the Application, Security, and System Logs
  • Viewing Interface Statistics and Status
  • Configuring NetFlow
9

Organizational Documents and Policies

  • Configuring a Default Domain Password Policy
10

High Availability and Disaster Recovery

  • Configuring VRRP
11

Common Security Concepts

  • Examining Asymmetric Encryption
  • Performing Symmetric Encryption
  • Setting Up a Honeypot
12

Common Types of Attacks

  • Cracking a Password
  • Using SET
13

Network Hardening Techniques

  • Implementing Port Security
14

Remote Access Methods

  • Establishing a VPN Connection
15

Network Software Tools and Commands

  • Capturing a Packet Using Wireshark
  • Part I: Command Line Tools
  • Part II: Command Line Tools
  • Part III: Command Line Tools

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There are 2 exams N10-008 & N10-009 conducted by CompTIA Network+ to validate the IT networking skills of the candidates. These core skills include establishing, maintaining, troubleshooting and securing network infrastructures.

There are 90 Questions, multiple-choice and performance-based in this exam.

The passing score for CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) exam is 720 on a scale of 100-900.

The duration of  N10-008 exam is 90 mins.

It is recommended to have A+ certification, along with 9-12 months of hands-on experience as a junior network administrator/support technician.

Earning a certificate in network + is definitely a worthwhile investment. It validates your expertise in Network security and opens doors for lucrative IT jobs in the Network admin domain.

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