What you will learn
This learning path builds a foundation of networking skills and prepares you to earn your Network+ certification. As you progress through nine courses tied to the five Network+ objectives, you’ll learn about networking concepts such as TCP/IP, cabling and topology, installing network devices, routing, remote connectivity, cloud and mobile networking, and much more. Upon completion, you’ll have the skills needed to launch a career as a networking technician or take the next step in your IT career.
Syllabus
Network models
Course — 00:51:47
Cabling and Topology
Course — 00:28:37
Ethernet Basics
Course — 00:39:00
Ethernet Standards
Course — 00:30:52
Installing a Physical Network
Course — 00:52:11
TCP/IP Basics
Course — 01:32:54
Routing
Course — 01:43:16
TCP/IP Applications
Course — 01:38:26
Network Naming
Course — 01:03:08
Securing TCP/IP
Course — 01:14:00
Switch Features
Course — 01:36:25
IPv6
Course — 00:45:45
WAN Connectivity
Course — 00:44:04
Wireless Networking
Course — 01:30:46
Virtualization and Cloud Computing
Course — 00:55:15
Data Centers
Course — 00:55:33
Integrating Networked Devices
Course — 00:30:45
Network Operations
Course — 01:14:24
Protecting Networks
Course — 02:01:56
Network Monitoring
Course — 00:45:14
Network Troubleshooting
Course — 00:05:03
Network+ N10-008 Practice Exam
Assessment — 132 questions — 01:06:00
Meet the author
Mike Meyers, affectionately called the “Alpha Geek,” is the industry’s leading authority on CompTIA certifications. He is the president and co-founder of Total Seminars, LLC, a provider of PC and network repair seminars, books, videos and courseware for thousands of organizations throughout the world. Mike has been involved in the computer and network repair industry since 1987 as a technician, instructor, author, consultant and speaker. He has sold over a million IT and certification books, including the best-selling CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide and CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide. He has personally taught thousands of students, including U.S. senators, U.S. Supreme Court Justices, members of the United Nation, every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, many branches of the Department of Justice, hundreds of corporate clients and academic students at every level.
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How to claim CPEs
Should you complete this learning path, you’ll be able to download a certificate of completion. Use this to claim your CPEs or CPUs.
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