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CompTIA Network+ Modules Outline: |
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Network+ Topology and Operating Systems
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- Compare common network topologies, such as mesh, star, ring, and bus
- Define physical and logical topologies
- Explain the responsibilities of a network operating system
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- Explain the broad characteristics of Windows NT, Novell NetWare, and UNIX operating systems
- Describe three common networking protocols- IPX, IP, and NetBEUI
- Explain RAID fault tolerance and describe different RAID levels
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Network+ Network Media and Elements
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- Compare common network transmission media, including UTP, STP, coaxial cable, fiber-optic cable, and wireless
- Discuss the conditions under which each transmission medium is appropriate
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- Compare IEEE standards for media types (10Base2 through 1000BaseX)
- Explain common network elements such as simplexing, half- and full-duplexing, WAN and LAN, baseband and broadband, servers, workstations, hosts, and hub types
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Network+ OSI Reference Model and the Physical Layer
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- Define the seven layers of the OSI reference model
- Explain the protocols, services and functions that pertain to each layer
- Configure and troubleshoot a network card
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- Resolve hardware resource conflicts pertaining to network cards
- Identify the use of common physical layer devices such as hubs, MAUs, repeaters and transceivers
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- Identify which networking functions take place at the Data Link layer
- Define the IEEE 802.x specifications
- Explain the use of bridges
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- Describe, in detail, the Logical Link Control protocol (IEEE 802.2)
- Describe, in detail, the Ethernet protocol (IEEE 802.3)
- Describe, in detail, the Token Ring protocol (IEEE 802.5)
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Network+ Understanding TCP/IP
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- Compare routable and non-routable protocols, as well as static and dynamic routing
- Compare connectionless and connection-oriented transport, and explain the purpose of name resolution
- Explain the layers of the TCP/IP suite
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- Describe the main protocols that make up the TCP/IP suite
- Explain the basics of TCP, UDP and IP, including IP addressing
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Network+ TCP/IP Configuration and Utilities
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- Explain the use of the Domain Name Service (DNS)
- Assign a static IP address
- Configure DNS, DHCP, and WINS on a Windows client
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- Configure an IP default gateway
- Describe common TCP/IP protocols
- Use common TCP/IP utilities
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Network+ Remote Connectivity
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- Contrast PPP with SLIP
- Explain PPTP and the conditions under which it is useful
- Compare ISDN and PSTN
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- List the requirements for a remote connection
- Install and configure a modem
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Network+ Network Installation
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- Discuss factors the user will take into consideration when planning a network installation
- Evaluate environmental risks to network security and performance
- Describe the interrelated roles of common network components
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- Explain the use of a SCSI interface, media filters, alternative power supplies, and patch panels
- Address compatibility and cabling issues
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Network+ Security, Maintenance and Support
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- Identify the purpose, benefits and characteristics of using a firewall and/or a proxy
- Given a scenario, predict the impact of a particular security implementation on network functionality (e.g., blocking port numbers, encryption, etc)
- Identify good practices to ensure network security, including selection of a security model, standard password practices and procedures, and the need to employ data encryption
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- Identify the kinds of test documentation that are usually available regarding a vendor's patches, fixes, and/or upgrades
- Given a network maintenance scenario, demonstrate awareness of standard backup procedures, the need for periodic application of software patches and other fixes, and the need to install and update anti-virus software
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- Identify the extent of a networking problem
- Describe a systematic approach to network troubleshooting
- Determine whether a problem is attributable to the operator or the system
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- Describe some common networking problem scenarios, and the most likely causes of these problems
- Explain the use of common network troubleshooting tools
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