Book description
Fully updated coverage of every topic on the latest version of the CompTIA Network+ exam
This quick review, cram-style test preparation guide offers 100% coverage of all objectives for the current version of the challenging CompTIA Network+ exam. Written in the proven Passport format developed by training guru Mike Meyers, the book enables you to focus on specific topics, determine areas of need, and tailor an effective course for study.
Mike Meyers’ CompTIA Network+ Certification Passport, Seventh Edition (Exam N10-008) contains contains expert guidance from networking experts who provide insightful tips and sound advice with an intensive focus on only what you need to know to pass the CompTIA Network+ Exam N10-008. The book provides practice questions and content review after each objective to help readers with exam mastery and exam Tips identify critical content to prepare for. Practice questions provide an accurate simulation of what to expect on the real test and provide in-depth answer explanations.
- Includes a 10% discount voucher coupon for any CompTIA exam, a $33 value
- Online content includes 200+ practice questions in the Total Tester exam engine, a new collection of Mike's favorite shareware and freeware networking utilities, and training videos
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
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1.0 Networking Fundamentals
- Objective 1.1 Compare and contrast the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model layers and encapsulation concepts
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Objective 1.2 Explain the characteristics of network topologies and network types
- Bus
- Ring
- Hybrid
- Star/Hub-and-Spoke
- Mesh
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Network Types and Characteristics
- Client-Server
- Peer-to-Peer
- Local Area Network (LAN)
- Wide Area Network (WAN)
- Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
- Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
- Personal Area Network (PAN)
- Campus Area Network (CAN)
- Storage Area Network (SAN)
- Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
- Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SDWAN)
- Multipoint Generic Routing Encapsulation (mGRE)
- Service-Related Entry Point
- Virtual Network Concepts
- Provider Links
- REVIEW
- Objective 1.3 Summarize the types of cables and connectors and explain which is the appropriate type for a solution
- Objective 1.4 Given a scenario, configure a subnet and use appropriate IP addressing schemes
- Objective 1.5 Explain common ports and protocols, their application, and encrypted alternatives
- Objective 1.6 Explain the use and purpose of network services
- Objective 1.7 Explain basic corporate and datacenter network architecture
- Objective 1.8 Summarize cloud concepts and connectivity options
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2.0 Network Implementations
- Objective 2.1 Compare and contrast various devices, their features, and their appropriate placement on the network
- Objective 2.2 Compare and contrast routing technologies and bandwidth management concepts
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Objective 2.3 Given a scenario, configure and deploy common Ethernet switching features
- Data Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
- Voice VLAN
- Port Configurations
- Media Access Control (MAC) Address Tables
- Power over Ethernet (PoE)/Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+)
- Spanning Tree Protocol
- Carrier-Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD)
- Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
- Neighbor Discovery Protocol
- REVIEW
- Objective 2.4 Given a scenario, install and configure the appropriate wireless standards and technologies
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3.0 Network Operations
- Objective 3.1 Given a scenario, use the appropriate statistics and sensors to ensure network availability
- Objective 3.2 Explain the purpose of organizational documents and policies
- Objective 3.3 Explain high availability and disaster recovery concepts and summarize which is the best solution
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4.0 Network Security
- Objective 4.1 Explain common security concepts
- Objective 4.2 Compare and contrast common types of attacks
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Objective 4.3 Given a scenario, apply network hardening techniques
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Best Practices
- Secure SNMP
- Router Advertisement (RA) Guard
- Port Security
- Dynamic ARP Inspection
- Control Plane Policing
- Private VLANs
- Disable Unneeded Switchports
- Disable Unneeded Network Services
- Change Default Passwords
- Password Complexity/Length
- Enable DHCP Snooping
- Change Default VLAN
- Patch and Firmware Management
- Access Control List
- Firewall Rules
- Role-Based Access
- Wireless Security
- IoT Access Considerations
- REVIEW
-
Best Practices
- Objective 4.4 Compare and contrast remote access methods and security implications
- Objective 4.5 Explain the importance of physical security
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5.0 Network Troubleshooting
- Objective 5.1 Explain the network troubleshooting methodology
- Objective 5.2 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common cable connectivity issues and select the appropriate tools
- Objective 5.3 Given a scenario, use the appropriate network software tools and commands
- Objective 5.4 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common wireless connectivity issues
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Objective 5.5 Given a scenario, troubleshoot general networking issues
- Considerations
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Common Issues
- Collisions
- Broadcast Storm
- Duplicate MAC Address
- Duplicate IP Address
- Multicast Flooding
- Asymmetrical Routing
- Switching Loops
- Routing Loops
- Rogue DHCP Server
- DHCP Scope Exhaustion
- IP Setting Issues
- Missing Route
- Low Optical Link Budget
- Certificate Issues
- Hardware Failure
- Host-Based/Network-Based Firewall Settings
- Blocked Services, Ports, or Addresses
- Incorrect VLAN
- DNS Issues
- NTP Issues
- BYOD Challenges
- Licensed Feature Issues
- Network Performance Issues
- REVIEW
- A About the Online Content
- Index
Product information
- Title: Mike Meyers' CompTIA Network+ Certification Passport, Seventh Edition (Exam N10-008), 7th Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: February 2023
- Publisher(s): McGraw-Hill
- ISBN: 9781264268979
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