CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Eighth Edition (Exam N10-008), 8th Edition

CHAPTER 20

Network Monitoring

The CompTIA Network+ certification exam expects you to know how to

•   1.5 Explain common ports and protocols, their application, and encrypted alternatives

•   3.1 Given a scenario, use the appropriate statistics and sensors to ensure network availability

•   4.1 Explain common security concepts

•   4.3 Given a scenario, apply network hardening techniques

•   5.2 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common cable connectivity issues and select the appropriate tools

•   5.3 Given a scenario, use the appropriate network software tools and commands

To achieve these goals, you must be able to

•   Explain how SNMP works

•   Describe network monitoring tools

•   Discuss a scenario that uses management and monitoring tools ...