Expert instructor Ryan Lindfield walks you through the full range of topics on the CompTIA Network+ N10-008 exam, including protocol …
Expert instructor Ryan Lindfield walks you through the full range of topics on the CompTIA Network+ N10-008 exam, including protocol reference models (network components, network topologies, network services, WAN technologies, networking cables, and connectors), Ethernet switch operation, wireless LAN, IPv4 network addressing, IPv6 networks, IP routing, unified communications fundamentals, virtualization fundamentals, network security, network maintenance, and network troubleshooting. This unique product contains multiple types of video presentations, including live instructor whiteboarding, real-world demonstrations, and hands-on router and switch CLI configuration and troubleshooting in real lab environments, allowing you to learn both the concepts and the hands-on application.
The 200+ videos contained in this product provide you more than 35 hours of instruction. The product concludes with a series of lessons that give you valuable advice to help prepare for the actual exam.
Designed to take you inside Network+ concepts in a unique and interactive way, CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Complete Video Course is guaranteed to help you master the foundational networking topics that will help you succeed on the exam and on the job.
About the Instructor
Ryan Lindfield is a consultant and trainer with a passion for network security and cryptography. Over the past 20 years, he has worked in data centers, internet service providers, and corporate offices to aid clients in the design and operation of resilient infrastructure. Ryan holds more than 30 technical certifications and is always looking forward to new technologies and challenges. Clients include Fortune 100 tech companies; defense contractors and government entities; inventors; treasure hunters; video game developers; and many more.
What You Will Learn
Lesson 1: Networking a Structured Approach
This lesson introduces the frameworks used to understand network communications. The OSI and DoD models are explained, followed by a deep dive into each layer of the OSI model.
Lesson 2: Network Components
Networks begin with switches and routers, but are quickly enhanced with the use of wireless networking, load distribution, security devices, and many more components. We discuss foundational concepts behind the most common network components.
Lesson 3: Network Topologies
Whether you’re involved with a fresh new “greenfield” deployment or you’ll be coming into an existing infrastructure “brownfield,” you will need to understand the advantages and disadvantages of common network designs. This lesson teaches both physical wiring topologies as well as logical and on-demand networks.
Lesson 4: Network Services
Most of us rely upon networks to access remote services. In this lesson, we explore many common communication protocols and application protocols. Beginning with the raw components of TCP/IP, we journey into the communications occurring at higher levels of the OSI model.
Lesson 5: WAN Technologies
The Wide Area Network is ultimately responsible for providing long distance communications. In this module, we explore technologies leveraged by service providers, which enable wide area connectivity.
Lesson 6: Network Cabling and Connectors
If it’s not a wireless connection, we need to have the proper cabling and adapter. In Lesson 6, we explore the advantages and disadvantages of cabling types and discuss the types of connections and tools required for cabling.
Lesson 7: Ethernet Switch Operations
Switching is one of the most important topics we cover. In this section, we discuss traditional switching operations including loop prevention mechanisms. After building a basic foundation, we explore advanced tuning options that you might be able to perform to enhance the speed of your network.
Lesson 8: Wireless LAN
Wireless networking has become ubiquitous in the current age. Wireless devices are used to extend the edge to user devices as well as perform bridging between separate physical locations. Lesson 8 discusses wireless communication standards, antenna types, security implementations, and more.
Lesson 9: Network Addressing
An IP address doesn’t mean much without a subnet mask. In this lesson, we discover the importance of the subnet mask. After gaining an understanding of how subnet masks function, we discuss how to create custom subnets to enhance security, improve performance, and aid in administrative needs.
Lesson 10: IP Version 6 Networks
IPv6 was created to be the successor of IPv4. Over the last 20 years, it has slowly become more prevalent in our lives, most commonly experienced today in cellular networks. In this lesson, you learn how IPv6 addressing works, how the protocol header is a bit different than in IPv4, and the new roles ICMPv6 will serve. Microsoft Windows has built-in support for IPv6 tunneling. We discuss tunneling implementations as well as IPv6 security.
Lesson 11: IP Routing
Packets are forwarded based on their destination IP addresses. This forwarding, called routing, is made possible through both static and dynamic information. Lesson 11 explores Interior Gateway Protocols (IGP), as well as Exterior Gateway Protocols (EGP). Additionally, we begin with a discussion on gateway redundancy.
Lesson 12: Unified Communications Fundamentals
Today, more than ever, IP networks are being used for real-time collaboration. Modern networks are expected to provide a quality user experience in regards to voice and video applications. In this lesson, we discuss the control mechanisms available to administrators for optimizing network performance.
Lesson 13: Virtualization Fundamentals
The point of demarcation as a network administrator has historically been a port to which the server attaches. However, with the rapid adoption of virtualization networks, engineers are now required to understand what happens to network within a virtualized environment. We begin by taking a look at virtualization technologies,and then dive into the networking aspects of virtualized environments.
Lesson 14: Network Security
With profit-driven cyber attacks on the rise, it’s imperative that network engineers understand security controls that can be used to protect network infrastructure. This lesson introduces offensive techniques used by attackers, as well as defensive countermeasures that can be deployed by administrators. Additionally, we discuss the advantages of centralized authentication, as well the protocols and technologies that make it possible.
Lesson 15: Network Maintenance
Building upon the theory introduced in previous lessons, Lesson 15 focuses on protocols, tasks, and best practices that network administrators are likely to leverage on a typical day. From planning to administering to the logging that happens continuously thereafter, the topics in this lesson should serve you for many years to come.
Lesson 16: Network Troubleshooting
If our network is designed with resiliency and performance in mind, we should not have problems. However, sometimes we do, and sometimes other people blame the network when an application is to blame. Lesson 16 focuses on tools that can be used in common operating systems to troubleshoot network issues. Additionally we discuss error codes and interface counters, and then learn some of the telltale signs of network misconfiguration.
Lesson 17: Test Preparation
This final lesson includes study tips, test preparation suggestions, some of my exam experiences, and recommendations for what’s next after the exam.
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Introduction
CompTIA Network+ N10-108: Introduction
Module 1: Part 1: Networking Foundational Concepts
Module introduction
Lesson 1: Networking: A Structured Approach
Learning objectives
1.1 OSI Model
1.2 DoD Model
1.3 Layer 1
1.4 Layer 2
1.5 Layer 3
1.6 Layer 4
1.7 Common Ports and Services
1.8 Layers 5-7
1.9 Authentication and Integrity
Lesson 2: Network Components
Learning objectives
2.1 Hubs and Switches
2.2 Routers and Modems
2.3 Wireless LANs
2.4 Firewalls
2.5 Intrusion Detection / Intrusion Prevention
2.6 Load Balancers
2.7 VPN Concentrator
2.8 Storage Controller
2.9 Additional Devices
Lesson 3: Network Topologies
Learning objectives
3.1 LAN
3.2 WLAN
3.3 MAN
3.4 WAN
3.5 VLAN
3.6 CAN
3.7 PAN
3.8 Star, Hub, Mesh, Bus
3.9 Peer-to-peer, Point-to-point, and Beyond
3.10 Virtual Private Networks
3.11 Site-to-site VPN
3.12 Remote Access VPN
3.13 Split Tunneling vs. Full Tunneling
3.14 Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Network
3.15 Hardware VPN Clients
Lesson 4: Network Services
Learning objectives
4.1 IP
4.2 TCP
4.3 UDP
4.4 ICMP
4.5 GRE
4.6 IPsec
4.7 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
4.8 Domain Name Service
4.9 DNSCrypt
4.10 DNSSec
4.11 Voice Over IP Intro
4.12 Session Initiation Protocol
4.13 Network Time Protocol
4.14 Network Address Translation
4.15 Software-Defined Networking
4.16 File Transfer Protocol / SFTP/ TFTP
4.17 Telnet and Secure Shell (SSH)
4.18 SNMP
4.19 NetFlow IPFIX
4.20 RADIUS
4.21 TACACS+
4.22 Syslog
4.23 LDAP(S)
4.24 POP3(S) / IMAP(S)
4.25 SMTP(S)
4.26 SQL / SQLnet / MySQL
4.27 VNC / RDP
4.28 HTTP(S)
Lesson 5: WAN Technologies
Learning objectives
5.1 Packet Switching vs. Circuit Switching
5.2 Cellular Technologies
5.3 Frame Relay / ISDN / DSL
5.4 ATM
5.5 Cable Modem
5.6 Metro-Ethernet
5.7 MPLS
5.8 Satellite
Lesson 5: WAN Technologies
Learning objectives
6.1 Copper Cable
6.2 Fiber Cable
6.3 Copper Connectors
6.4 Fiber Connectors
6.5 Crossover Cables
6.6 Cabling Tools
6.7 Termination Points and EIA-TIA Wiring Standards
6.8 Media Converters
Module 2: Part 2: LAN Technologies
Module introduction
Lesson 7: Ethernet Switch Operation
Learning objectives
7.1 Switch Forwarding Logic (Unicast / Multicast/ Broadcast)
7.2 Port Mirroring for Traffic Analysis
7.3 Broadcast Storms / Loop Prevention
7.4 Spanning Tree Protocol
7.5 VLAN Configuration
7.6 Link Aggregation
7.7 Trunking
7.8 Spaning Tree Protocol Advanced
7.9 STP Performance Tuning and Troubleshooing
7.10 Distributed Switching
Lesson 8: Wireless LAN
Learning objectives
8.1 Wireless LAN Standards
8.2 RF Primer
8.3 Wireless LAN Antennas
8.4 Wireless LAN Components
8.5 Wireless LAN Security
8.6 Wireless Site Survey
8.7 Wireless Router Setup
8.8 Wireless Troubleshooting
Module 3: Part 3: Networking Addresses and Forwarding Mechanics
Module introduction
Lesson 9: IPv4 Network Addressing
Learning objectives
9.1 Binary Introduction
9.2 Hexadecimal Introduction
9.3 MAC Addresses
9.4 IPv4 Addresses
9.5 Private Addresses
9.6 Public Addresses
9.7 NAT / PAT / Overload
9.8 Subnetting Introduction
9.9 Subnetting Operations
9.10 Subnetting Exercise A
9.11 Subnetting Exercise B
9.12 Subnetting Exercise C
9.13 Subnetting Exercise D
9.14 Subnetting Exercise E
9.15 Subnetting Exercise F
9.16 Classless Interdomain Routing (CIDR)
9.17 Loopback Addressing
9.18 Multicast
9.19 Directed Broadcast
9.20 Anycast
9.21 IP Address Management (IPAM)
Lesson 10: IPv6 Networks
Learning objectives
10.1 IPv6 Address Format
10.2 Link Local Address
10.3 IPv6 Global Unicast
10.4 IPv6 Address Planning
10.5 Stateless Addresss Auto-Configuration
10.6 EUI-64
10.7 Hierarchical Routing
10.8 Coexisting with IPv4
10.9 Dual Stack
10.10 IPv6 Tunneling
10.11 IPv6 Security
10.12 IPv6 in the Real World
Lesson 11: IP Routing
Learning objectives
11.1 Intelligent Forwarding Operations
11.2 Gateway Redundancy
11.3 Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
11.4 Open Shortest Path First (OSPF): Introduction
11.5 OSPF Areas
11.6 Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)
11.7 Border Gateway Protocol (BGP): Introduction
11.8 Interior Border Gateway Protocol (iBGP)
11.9 Exterior Border Gateway Protocol (eBGP)
11.10 Route Redistribution
Module 4: Part 4: Advanced Networking Concepts
Module introduction
Lesson 12: Unified Communications Fundamentals
Learning objectives
12.1 Unified Communications Introduction
12.2 UC Challenges
12.3 QoS: Introduction
12.4 Classification and Marking
12.5 Congestion Management
12.6 Traffic Shaping and Policing
12.7 Service Level Agreements
12.8 UC Prodcuts and Solutions
12.9 VoIP Suite of Protocols
Lesson 13: Virtualization Fundamentals
Learning objectives
13.1 Introduction to Virtual Machines
13.2 Types of Hypervisor
13.3 Virtual Networking
13.4 Virtual Appliances
13.5 Server Infrastructure Primer
13.6 Storage Infrastructure Primer
13.7 Cloud Computing
13.8 Docker
13.9 Internet of Things (IoT)
13.10 Virtual Private Server (VPS)
Lesson 14: Network Security
Learning objectives
14.1 A Layered Approach to Security
14.2 Unauthorized Access
14.3 DoS Attacks
14.4 DDoS Attacks
14.5 Access Control Lists
14.6 Wireless Attacks
14.7 Layer 1 Attacks
14.8 Layer 2 Attacks
14.9 Layer 3 Attacks
14.10 Layer 4 Attacks
14.11 Wireless Network Defense
14.12 Layer 1 Defense
14.13 Layer 2 Defense
14.14 Layer 3 Defense
14.15 Layer 4 Defense
14.16 Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)
14.17 Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS)
14.18 802.1x
14.19 Control Plane Policing
14.20 Human Security
Module 5: Part 5: Network Maintenance
Module introduction
Lesson 15: Network Maintenance
Learning objectives
15.1 Secure Management: Introduction
15.2 Out of Band Management
15.3 SSH: Introduction
15.4 SSH Configuration
15.5 SSL/ TLS: Introduction
15.6 Logging
15.7 Network Monitoring
15.8 NetFlow and IPFIX
15.9 Wireless Monitoring
15.10 Remote Access Methods
15.11 Environment Monitoring
15.12 Plans and Procedures
15.13 Documentation
15.14 Agreements
15.15 Asset Disposal
Lesson 16: Network Troubleshooting
Learning objectives
16.1 7-Step Troubleshooting
16.2 Windows Troubleshooting
16.3 Linux Trobleshooting
16.4 OSX Troubleshooting
16.5 Common LAN Issues
16.6 Troubleshooting Wireless Networks
16.7 Troubleshooting Network Services
Lesson 17: Final Preparation
Learning objectives
17.1 Study Tips
17.2 Test Prep
17.3 Exam Process
17.4 What’s Next?
Summary
CompTIA Network+ N10-108: Summary