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

CHAPTER 8

TCP/IP Applications

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

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

•   1.6 Explain the use and purpose of network services

•   4.4 Compare and contrast remote access methods and security implications

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

To achieve these goals, you must be able to

•   Describe common Transport and Network layer protocols

•   Explain the power of port numbers

•   Define common TCP/IP applications such as Telnet, SSH, e-mail (SMTP, POP3, and IMAP4), databases, FTP, HTTP, and HTTPS

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