CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) Exam Prep
Get ready to grab the N10-008 certification exam with the best CompTIA Network+ exam preparatory training course.
(N10-008.AE2) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-525-1About This Course
The CompTIA Network+ N10-008 is an all-inclusive training course that provides a deep understanding of network engineering fundamentals. This CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) preparatory course is totally in sync with the exam objective that helps you master the core concepts and pass the certification in a single attempt. Learn about the networking basics including topologies, components, and protocols. Explore IP address schemes, subnetting, routing protocols, and networking devices like switches, routers, and firewalls. The CompTIA Network+ N10-008 exam prep course has been equipped with hands-on Labs to help you practice your learnings of the networking principles in a virtual environment.
Skills You’ll Get
- Keeping records of accurate and up-to-date network documentation
- Using wired and wireless devices for network connectivity
- Understanding of fundamentals like cloud, datacenter, and virtual networking concepts
- Resolving network issues effectively
- Monitor network activity, performance, and availability
- Implementing best practices for network security
- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot network infrastructure
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Interactive Lessons
28+ Interactive Lessons | 548+ Exercises | 430+ Quizzes | 325+ Flashcards | 325+ Glossary of terms
Gamified TestPrep
94+ Pre Assessment Questions | 2+ Full Length Tests | 95+ Post Assessment Questions | 190+ Practice Test Questions
Hands-On Labs
69+ LiveLab | 69+ Video tutorials | 01:42+ Hours
Video Lessons
156+ Videos | 16:33+ Hours
Introduction
- N10-008 Exam Objectives
- Objective Map
Introduction to Networks
- First Things First: What's a Network?
- Physical Network Topologies
- Topology Selection, Backbones, and Segments
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
The Open Systems Interconnection Specifications
- Internetworking Models
- The OSI Reference Model
- Introduction to Encapsulation
- Modulation Techniques
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Networking Connectors and Wiring Standards
- Physical Media
- Cable Properties
- Wiring Standards
- Installing Wiring Distributions
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
The Current Ethernet Specifications
- Network Basics
- Ethernet Basics
- Ethernet at the Data Link Layer
- Ethernet at the Physical Layer
- Ethernet over Other Standards (IEEE 1905.1-2013)
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Networking Devices
- Common Network Connectivity Devices
- Other Specialized Devices
- Networked Devices
- Planning and Implementing a Basic SOHO Network Using Network Segmentation
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Introduction to the Internet Protocol
- Introducing TCP/IP
- Data Encapsulation
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
IP Addressing
- IP Terminology
- The Hierarchical IP Addressing Scheme
- IPv4 Address Types
- Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
IP Subnetting, Troubleshooting IP, and Introduction to NAT
- Subnetting Basics
- Troubleshooting IP Addressing
- Introduction to Network Address Translation (NAT)
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Introduction to IP Routing
- Routing Basics
- The IP Routing Process
- Testing Your IP Routing Understanding
- Static and Dynamic Routing
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Routing Protocols
- Routing Protocol Basics
- Distance-Vector Routing Protocols
- Link-State Routing Protocols
- High Availability
- Advanced IPv6 Concepts
- IPv6 Routing Protocols
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Switching and Virtual LANs
- Networking Before Layer 2 Switching
- Switching Services
- Spanning Tree Protocol
- Virtual LANs
- VLAN Trunking Protocol
- Two Additional Advanced Features of Switches
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Wireless Networking
- Introduction to Wireless Technology
- Cellular Technologies
- The 802.11 Standards (Regulatory Impacts)
- Comparing 802.11 Standards
- Wireless Network Components
- Installing a Wireless Network
- Site Survey
- Wireless Security
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Using Statistics and Sensors to Ensure Network Availability
- Performance Metrics/Sensors
- SNMP
- Network Device Logs
- Interface Statistics/Status
- Interface Errors or Alerts
- Environmental Factors and Sensors
- Baselines
- NetFlow Data
- Uptime/Downtime
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Organizational Documents and Policies
- Plans and Procedures
- Hardening and Security Policies
- Common Documentation
- Common Agreements
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
High Availability and Disaster Recovery
- Load Balancing
- Multipathing
- Network Interface Card (NIC) Teaming
- Redundant Hardware/Clusters
- Facilities and Infrastructure Support
- Redundancy and High Availability (HA) Concepts
- Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
- Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)
- Recovery Time Objective (RTO)
- Recovery Point Objective (RPO)
- Network Device Backup/Restore
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Common Security Concepts
- Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA)
- Threats
- Vulnerabilities
- Least Privilege
- Role-Based Access
- Zero Trust
- Defense in Depth
- Authentication Methods
- Security Risk Assessments
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Common Types of Attacks
- Technology-Based Attacks
- Human and Environmental
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Network Hardening Techniques
- Best Practices
- IoT Access Considerations
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Remote Access Security
- Site-to-Site VPN
- Client-to-Site VPN
- Remote Desktop Connection
- Remote Desktop Gateway
- SSH
- Virtual Network Computing (VNC)
- Virtual Desktop
- Authentication and Authorization Considerations
- In-Band vs. Out-of-Band Management
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Physical Security
- Detection Methods
- Prevention Methods
- Asset Disposal
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Data Center Architecture and Cloud Concepts
- Data Center Network Architectures
- Software-Defined Networking
- Traffic Flows
- Branch Office vs. On-premises Data Center vs. Colocation
- Cloud Computing and Its Effect on the Enterprise Network
- Overview of Network Programmability in Enterprise Network
- Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
- Managing Network Documentation
- Network Monitoring
- Network Optimization
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Ensuring Network Availability
- Performance Metrics/Sensors
- Network Metrics
- Network Device Logs
- Interface Statistics/Status
- Interface Errors
- Baseline
- NetFlow
- Uptime
- Downtime
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Cable Connectivity Issues and Tools
- Identifying Hardware Tools
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Network Troubleshooting Methodology
- Narrowing Down the Problem
- Troubleshooting Steps
- Troubleshooting Tips
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Network Software Tools and Commands
- Software Tools
- Using traceroute
- Using ipconfig, ifconfig, and ip
- Using the iptables Utility
- Using the ping Utility
- Using the Address Resolution Protocol
- Using the arp Utility
- Using the nslookup Utility
- Resolving Names with the Hosts File
- Using the Mtr Command (pathping)
- Using the Nmap Utility
- Using the route Command
- Using the nbtstat Utility
- Using the netstat Utility
- Using tcpdump
- Using the File Transfer Protocol
- Using the Telnet Utility
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Appendix A: Subnetting Class A
- Subnetting Practice Examples: Class A Addresses
- Subnetting in Your Head: Class A Addresses
- Written Lab 1
- Written Lab 2
Appendix B: Videos
- Module 12 - High Availability and Disaster Recovery
Introduction to Networks
- Connecting Devices in a Bus Topology
- Connecting Devices in a Peer-To-Peer Architecture
- Identifying Clients and Servers
Networking Connectors and Wiring Standards
- Preparing a Temporary Server for the Network or Internet Connection
- Connecting a USB Flash Drive to a CPU
- Connecting a New Workstation to the Internet
- Testing a RJ-45 Cable Using a Cable Tester
- Connecting a Workstation to the Ethernet and Internet
The Current Ethernet Specifications
- Configuring Advanced Ethernet Options
Networking Devices
- Establishing an Internet Connection Between Two Switches Using a Media Converter
- Configuring DHCP Snooping
- Configuring and Displaying Speed, Duplex, and Description
- Creating a Subinterface on a Router and Assigning an IP Address
- Connecting an Analog Modem to a Laptop
- Adding a DNS Server
- Performing a Proxy Server Operation
Introduction to the Internet Protocol
- Displaying a Router’s IP ARP Table
- Understanding the IPv4 Header
- Displaying the Structure of the UDP Segment
- Displaying the Structure of the TCP Segment
IP Addressing
- Configuring a Class A IP Address
- Configuring a Class B IP Address
- Configuring a Class C IP Address
- Enabling and Verifying SLAAC on a Router
IP Subnetting, Troubleshooting IP, and Introduction to NAT
- Pinging a Host Using a PC
- Configuring a CIDR-Based IP Network
- Configuring PAT
- Configuring NAT
Introduction to IP Routing
- Using the show IP route Command
- Configuring Static Routing
Routing Protocols
- Configuring GRE Tunnels
Switching and Virtual LANs
- Using the show Command
- Configuring an Access Port
- Powering the Device Using PoE
- Identifying the Root Ports and Viewing the STP Information of a Switch
- Creating a VLAN and Viewing its Assignment to Port Mapping
- Configuring and Viewing a Trunk Port Status
Wireless Networking
- Setting Up a Wireless Access Point
- Installing an NIC on a Motherboard of a CPU
- Connecting a Wireless Router to a Laptop
- Turning On the Personal Hotspot in an iPhone
- Verifying Whether a Wireless NIC is Configured in a Laptop
- Connecting an iPhone with a Headphone via Bluetooth
Using Statistics and Sensors to Ensure Network Availability
- Viewing the Application, Security, and System Logs
- Configuring Syslog and Viewing Settings on a Router
- Viewing Interface Statistics and Status
- Configuring NetFlow
Organizational Documents and Policies
- Creating a Demilitarized Zone
- Configuring a Default Domain Password Policy
High Availability and Disaster Recovery
- Stacking the Switch
- Configuring VRRP
Common Security Concepts
- Setting Up a Honeypot
- Installing a RADIUS Server
- Configuring AAA for Device Access Control
Common Types of Attacks
- Performing a MITM Attack
- Simulating a DoS Attack
- Performing a DoS Attack with the SYN Flood
- Performing ARP Spoofing
- Using Social Engineering Techniques to Plan an Attack
- Using OWASP ZAP
Network Hardening Techniques
- Configuring a DHCP Server
Remote Access Security
- Configuring an SSH Server
Data Center Architecture and Cloud Concepts
- Mounting the Switch in the Rack
- Creating a Virtual Switch
Cable Connectivity Issues and Tools
- Checking the Network Connectivity Using an Ethernet Loop Back Plug
Network Software Tools and Commands
- Part I: Command Line Tools
- Part II: Command Line Tools
- Part III: Command Line Tools
- Capturing a Packet Using Wireshark
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Contact Us NowIt is a prestigious certification exam conducted by CompTIA Network+ to validate the IT networking skills of the learners. The course syllabus includes maintaining, establishing, troubleshooting and securing network infrastructures.
It has 90 Questions in the MCQ format.
720 on a scale of 100-900 is the passing score for CompTIA Network+ (N10-008)
The N10-008 exam takes 90 mins.
It is recommended to have 9-12 months of hands-on experience as a junior network administrator/support technician along with an CompTIA A+ certification.
Yes, N10-008 certification is definitely worth your investment and time. Other than validating your expertise in Network security, it opens doors for high-paying Network admin jobs.