Network Architecture for CompTIA Network+ (N10-006)

By Tim Warner
This course is the second in a Learning Path of six that covers the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. This course covers every objective in CompTIA Network+ (N10-006) domain 1.0, Network Architecture. The student learns the basic building blocks of Ethernet networks and emerges with an excellent, well-rounded understanding of computer networking fundamentals.
Course info
Rating
(284)
Level
Beginner
Updated
May 8, 2015
Duration
7h 25m
Table of contents
Introducing Network Devices
Overview 5m Case Study Network 1m Hub 2m Switch 3m Router 1m Wireless Access Point 1m Ethernet Domains 1m Demo 1: Configuring a Router 3m Security Devices - Firewall 1m Intrusion Detection 2m Proxy/Content Filter 2m Remote Access Devices - Analog Modem 1m VPN Concentrator 1m Load Balancer 1m Packet Shaper 1m Demo 2: Load Balancing in Action 1m Demo 3: Network Appliance Web GUI 2m The Rack Unit 2m Case Study Network, Revisited 1m For Further Learning 1m Summary 1m
Understanding Network Services and Applications
Overview 5m Case Study Network 1m The Purpose of the VPN 3m VPN Deployment Types 3m VPN Encapsulation 3m VPN Protocol 'Soup' 5m RADIUS Components 3m AAA Face-off! 1m Demo 1: The VPN End-user Experience 3m Demo 2: VPN Server Back-end Configuration 2m Introducing Web Services 2m About Unified Voice Services 2m Case Study Network, Revisited 1m For Further Learning 1m Summary 1m
Configuring Network Services and Applications
Overview 5m Case Study Network 2m Understanding DHCP 3m More DHCP Details 2m Demo 1: Touring the DHCP Client 2m Demo 2: Touring the DHCP Server 2m Domain Name System (DNS) 4m DNS Troubleshooting Tools 2m Demo 3: Touring the DNS Client and Server 4m Forward and Reverse Proxies 3m About IPv4 Address Exhaustion 2m Network Address Translation Varieties 4m Case Study Network, Revisited 1m For Further Learning 1m Summary 1m
Understanding WAN Technologies
Overview 4m WAN Basics 2m WAN Connection Types 3m Dedicated Leased-line Connections 4m Leased-line Topology 1m SONET and OC Levels 3m Circuit-switched Connections 5m Packet-switched Connections 5m Wireless WAN Technologies 3m Cellular Networks 2m Demo: Researching WAN Access Methods 4m For Further Learning 0m Summary 1m
Installing and Terminating Network Cables and Connectors
Overview 4m Case Study Network 1m Twisted-pair Copper Cables 3m Twisted-pair Cable Standards 3m Twisted-pair Wiring Standards 4m Visualizing Cables 3m Coaxial Copper Cables 2m Plenum-grade Cable 2m Ethernet Standards 2m Common Connectors 3m Fiber Cables and Connectors 5m Media Converters 1m Cable Termination 4m Network Technician Tools 3m Case Study Network, Revisited 1m For Further Learning 0m Summary 1m
Differentiating Between Common Network Topologies
Overview 3m Network Topologies 2m Bus Topology 2m Star Topology 1m Ring Topology 3m Mesh Topology 1m Hybrid Topologies 1m Network Architectures 2m Client-server Networks 2m Demo 1: Client-server Networking in Action 4m Peer-to-Peer Networks 1m Demo 2: Peer-to-peer Networking in Action 3m For Further Learning 1m Summary 2m
Differentiating Between Common Network Infrastructures
Overview 4m Case Study Network 1m Network Infrastructure Basics 2m Wired Network Infrastructures 4m Medianet 3m Demo 1: Spanning Networks 4m Wireless Network Infrastructures 4m Demo 2: Personal Area Networks 2m SCADA and ICS Systems 5m Demo 3: Discovering SCADA Systems 2m Case Study Network, Revisited 1m For Further Learning 1m Summary 1m
Implementing a Network Addressing Scheme
Overview 4m Physical Addresses 4m Demo 1: Investigating MAC Addresses and ARP 3m IPv4 Address Basics 3m IPv4 Address Structure 2m Classful and Classless Addressing 3m CIDR Notation - A Practical Example 9m IP Address Transmission Types 2m Revisiting Domains 1m Private IP Addresses 4m Demo 2: RFCs and IP Addressing Tools 6m IPv6 Basics 2m IPv6 Addressing 4m IPv6 Transition Protocols 2m For Further Learning 1m Summary 1m
Understanding Routing Concepts and Protocols
Overview 4m Case Study Network 1m What's a Loopback Address? 2m Understanding Routing 4m Routing vs. Routed Protocols 3m Routing Loops 2m Distance-vector Routing Protocols 2m Link-state Routing Protocols 1m Hybrid Routing Protocols 1m Demo 1: Practical Routing 7m Interior and Exterior Routing Protocols 2m Routing High Availability 3m Route Redistribution/Aggregation 2m Case Study Network, Revisited 1m For Further Learning 1m Summary 1m
Introducing Unified Communications Technologies
Overview 4m Defining Unified Communications 3m UC Value Proposition 3m UC Terminology 6m UC Protocol Stack 4m UC Logical Components 5m UC Hardware 2m Quality of Service (QoS) 3m Wireshark Sample Captures 1m For Further Learning 2m Summary 1m
Comparing Cloud and Virtualization Technologies
Overview 4m Understanding Virtualization 4m Virtual Networks 4m Demo 1: Experimenting with Virtualization 5m The NAS and the SAN 3m Protocol Encapsulations 2m Demo 2: Working with iSCSI 3m What Is Cloud Computing? 3m Cloud Service Models 2m Cloud Delivery Models 2m Cloud Computing Practical Considerations 2m Demo 3: Touring Microsoft Azure 3m For Further Learning 1m Summary 1m
Implementing a Basic Network
Overview 3m Case Study Network 1m Network Design Basics 6m Device Types and Requirements 4m Demo 1: Touring Network Design Tools 6m Common Network Constraints 3m Network Design Considerations 5m A Quick IPv4 Subnetting Example 3m Demo 2: Practical IPv4 Subnetting 3m Case Study Network, Revisited 4m For Further Learning 1m Summary 1m
Description
Course info
Rating
(284)
Level
Beginner
Updated
May 8, 2015
Duration
7h 25m
Description

This course covers every objective in CompTIA Network+ (N10-006) domain 1.0, Network Architecture. The student learns the basic building blocks of Ethernet networks and emerges with an excellent, well-rounded understanding of computer networking fundamentals.

About the author
Tim Warner
About the author

Timothy Warner is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Cloud and Datacenter Management who is based in Nashville, TN.

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