Network+ Bridge Prep Course

Overview:

If IT professionals in your organization are currently CompTIA Network+ certified under the 2005 objectives, they are eligible to become CompTIA Network+ 2009 certified by taking CompTIA's Network+ bridge exam, which covers only the new objectives.

In our lecture-only Network+ Bridge Prep Course, students will get an overview of developments in network technologies as well as detailed information on the topics tested in the Network+ bridge exam (code BR0-002). Since the course is delivered over the Internet through our Virtual Classroom e-Learning method, students in any number of locations can keep their certifications current without leaving the office.

Our Network+ Bridge Prep Course includes: Network+ bridge certification practice exams Network+ bridge exam voucher CompTIA's Network+ is the premier vendor-neutral networking certification and is included in the approved list of certifications to meet DoD Directive 8570.1 requirements. Maintaining current CompTIA Network+ certification is required by DoD Directive 8570.1 and provides proof of your organization's dedication to maintaining your employees' knowledge, skills, and ability to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate, and configure basic network infrastructure.

What You'll Learn

Objectives for 2009 Network+ certification Network technologies Network media and topologies Network devices Network management Network tools Network security Course Outline

1. Network Technologies Domain Domain objectives/examples Conferencing and VoIP protocols (SIP / RTP) Broadcast, multicast, and unicast Classful vs. classless addressing Network Address Translation IP Version 6 Wireless communication standards 2. Network Media and Topologies Domain Domain objectives/examples Selecting network cables Serial cable Coaxial cable 10G(igabit) Ethernet Telecommunications networks Installing network infrastructure 3. Network Devices Domain Domain objectives/examples Network adapters Intranetwork and internetwork devices Setting up a wireless network Installing modems Advanced features of switches Performance management appliances Configuring DHCP Configuring DNS 4. Network Management Domain Domain objectives/examples Configuration management Network monitoring Escalation Troubleshooting common connectivity scenarios 5. Network Tools Domain Domain objectives/examples Command line interface tools Network mappers and port scanners Cable testing tools 6. Network Security Domain Domain objectives/examples Security threats and mitigation techniques Secure network topologies Firewalls and proxy servers Intrusion Detection Systems Encryption and PKI Network Access Control Remote administration tools

Description:

1. Network Technologies Domain

• Domain objectives/examples
• Conferencing and VoIP protocols (SIP / RTP)
• Broadcast, multicast, and unicast
• Classful vs. classless addressing
• Network Address Translation
• IP Version 6
• Wireless communication standards

2. Network Media and Topologies Domain

• Domain objectives/examples
• Selecting network cables
• Serial cable
• Coaxial cable
• 10G(igabit) Ethernet
• Telecommunications networks
• Installing network infrastructure

3. Network Devices Domain

• Domain objectives/examples
• Network adapters
• Intranetwork and internetwork devices
• Setting up a wireless network
• Installing modems
• Advanced features of switches
• Performance management appliances
• Configuring DHCP
• Configuring DNS

4. Network Management Domain

• Domain objectives/examples
• Configuration management
• Network monitoring
• Escalation
• Troubleshooting common connectivity scenarios

5. Network Tools Domain

• Domain objectives/examples
• Command line interface tools
• Network mappers and port scanners
• Cable testing tools

6. Network Security Domain

• Domain objectives/examples
• Security threats and mitigation techniques
• Secure network topologies
• Firewalls and proxy servers
• Intrusion Detection Systems
• Encryption and PKI
• Network Access Control
• Remote administration tools