
Explore virtualization basics by examining virtual machines, host machines, hypervisors, and virtual networking components like adapters, switches, and network functions virtualization.
Explore service provider links, including satellite, DSL over PSTN, cable modem networks, leased lines, and metro optical fiber, and learn how latency, bandwidth, distance, and SLA shape internet access.
Explore fiber optics basics, including core and cladding, strengthening fibers, single-mode and multi-mode fiber, connectors and transceivers, and multiplexing with coarse and dense wavelength division multiplexing.
Master IPv4 addressing by learning that a 32-bit binary number maps to dotted decimal notation with a subnet mask, separating network ID from host ID through binary and decimal conversions.
Explore how protocols and ports enable network communication, featuring ftp, ssh, telnet, rdp, http/https, dns, dhcp, ntp, snmp, ldap, and sip alongside key ip protocol types.
Explore data center architectures, including on premise, branch offices, and colocation, and learn redundancy, power, cooling, structured cabling, and spine-leaf and three-tier topologies.
Explore cloud concepts, including on-demand, broad access, multitenancy, elasticity and pay-as-you-go pricing; compare deployment and service models (public/private/hybrid, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and infrastructure as code.
Identify and categorize networking devices across land, home, and perimeter, from switches and wireless access points to IoT and VoIP devices, understanding their roles in modern networks.
Learn ethernet switching essentials, including link aggregation (lacp), auto mdix, PoE and PoE+, VLANs and voice VLANs, trunks, spanning tree, and port mirroring and port security.
Examine interface statistics to assess link state, speed, duplex, and packet flow using commands like show interface and ip link, and interpret runs, giants, and up time for network health.
Explore how device logs reveal network availability, review Windows Event Viewer and Linux logs, and set up a centralized rsyslog syslog server for efficient log management.
Learn how environmental factors like humidity, temperature, and moisture affect networking gear and how sensors provide real-time alerts and visibility for data centers and server closets.
Learn authentication methods within the AAA framework and MFA, combining knowledge, possession, and biometrics to securely identify, authenticate, authorize, and log activity.
Explain technology-based attacks by detailing malware types—virus, worm, trojan, rootkit, botnet, and logic bomb—and common methods like spoofing, DNS poisoning, and denial of service.
This lecture on physical security covers detection, prevention, and asset disposal for network security. It highlights cameras, alarms, motion detectors, access controls, tamper detection, and data sanitization.
Explore key network software tools for troubleshooting and analyzing wireless and wired networks, including wifi analyzers, protocol analyzers, packet captures, bandwidth testers, port scanners, and iperf.
Discover essential ip addressing commands for Windows and Linux, including ipconfig, ip, dhclient, and route, to view IPs, DHCP leases, gateways, DNS, and troubleshooting with ping.
Explore information gathering commands by using tcpdump for real-time packet capture and nmap for host and port discovery, export to pcap for analysis in Wireshark.
Analyze routing and switching issues, including asymmetric routing, routing loops, and layer two floods from broadcasts or unknown unicast, and learn how spanning tree protocol mitigates them.
CompTIA Network+ is a vendor-neutral certification that validates the essential knowledge and skills needed to design, configure, manage, and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks. The course covers networking concepts, network architecture, network operations, security, and troubleshooting.
The course is designed for individuals who have a basic understanding of computer hardware and operating systems and want to gain knowledge and skills to work with and troubleshoot networks. The course is also suitable for individuals who are looking to pursue a career in network administration, network engineering, or network support.
There are no formal prerequisites for taking the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. However, CompTIA recommends that candidates have at least nine months of experience in network support or administration or have earned the CompTIA A+ certification. For this course, candidates should have a basic understanding of computer hardware and operating systems, as well as some experience in troubleshooting and configuring networks. It is also recommended that candidates have basic knowledge of the OSI model, TCP/IP, and network protocols and technologies.
Upon completion of the course, students will have the knowledge and skills needed to design, configure, manage, and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks, and will be well-prepared to sit for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. The CompTIA Network+ certification is recognized by employers worldwide as a standard for networking knowledge and proficiency, and it is a valuable credential for individuals seeking a career in IT networking.
"This course qualifies for CompTIA continuing education units (CEUs)."
Available CEUs* for this Course Series : 21
By completing this course series, you can earn up to 21 CEUs.
(*CEUs are entirely dependent on the organization you are applying)