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Zero To Mastery

The Networking Bootcamp (CompTIA Network+ Certification)

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Overview

Go from complete beginner to passing the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. You'll learn networking fundamentals, the latest best practices, and everything you need to know to pass the exam so that you can launch your Networking and IT career. No previous knowledge required.
  • Learn the basic concepts of networking, including the OSI model, network types, topologies, and essential networking terminology.
  • Gain knowledge about various networking cables, their characteristics, uses, and standards, including copper and fiber cables.
  • Understand IP addresses, the differences between IPv4 and IPv6, public and private IPs, and master the critical skill of subnetting.
  • Explore different WAN technologies and methods for remote communication across wide-area networks.
  • Learn about the most common network protocols and their associated ports essential for application communication.
  • Dive deep into essential networking protocols such as DNS, DHCP, and NTP, understanding their functions and importance.
  • Study data center and corporate network architectures, including Three Tier and Spine-Leaf Architecture, and explore cloud concepts, deployment models, and connectivity options.
  • Learn about network operations, documentation, procedures, and security measures to protect against network threats, and how to troubleshoot common network issues.

Syllabus

  •   Introduction
    • The Networking Bootcamp (CompTIA Network+ Certification): Zero to Mastery
    • Course Introduction
    • Exercise: Meet Your Classmates and Instructor
    • ZTM Plugin + Understanding Your Video Player
    • Set Your Learning Streak Goal
  •   Networking Fundamentals
    • What is Networking?
    • Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Model
    • Encapsulation and Decapsulation
    • Network Topologies
    • Network Types and Characteristics
    • Service Related Entry Point
    • Virtual Network Concepts
    • Provider Links
    • Let's Have Some Fun (+ More Resources)
  •   Types of Cables and Connectors
    • Copper
    • Fiber
    • Connector Types
    • Cable Management
    • Ethernet Standards
    • Unlimited Updates
  •   IPV4, IPV6, Subnetting
    • Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4) Explained
    • Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) Explained
    • IPv4 vs. IPv6
    • Subnetting
    • Network Address Translation (NAT)
    • Implement a New Life System
  •   WAN Technologies
    • Wide-Area Network (WAN) Technologies - Part 1
    • WAN Technologies - Part 2
    • Remote Access
    • WAN Troubleshooting
  •   Common Ports & Protocols
    • IP Protocol Types
    • What are Ports?
    • File Transfer Protocol (FTP), SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), Telnet, Secure Shell (SSH)
    • Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), Post Office Protocol 3 (POP3), Internet Message Access Protocol Version 4 (IMAP4)
    • Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
    • Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), HTTPS (Secure)
    • Server Message Block (SMB), Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), Network Time Protocol (NTP), Syslog
    • MySQL, SQLNet
    • Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)
    • Course Check-In
  •   Network Services Explained
    • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
    • Domain Name System (DNS)
    • Network Time Protocol (NTP)
  •   Datacenter and Corporate Network Architecture
    • Three Tier
    • Software Defined Network (SDN)
    • Spine and Leaf
    • Traffic Flows
    • Branch Office vs. On Premise vs. Colocation
    • Storage Area Network (SAN)
    • Exercise: Imposter Syndrome
  •   Cloud Concepts & Connectivity Options
    • Deployment Models
    • Service Models
    • Connectivity Options
    • Pros and Cons of Cloud
  •   Network Implementations
    • Networking Devices
    • Networked Devices
    • Routing
    • Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
    • Port Configuration
    • MAC Address
    • Power Over Ethernet (PoE), PoE+ (Plus), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Carrier Sense Multiple Access (CSMA
    • Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
    • Neighbour Discovery Protocol (NDP)
  •   Wireless Standards and Technologies
    • IEEE 802.11 Standards
    • Frequencies and Range
    • Channel and Channel Bonding
    • Service Set Identifier (SSID)
    • Antenna Types
    • Wireless Encryption
    • Wireless Authentication Protocols
  •   Network Operations
    • Performance Metrics
    • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
    • Network Device Logs
    • Interface Status
    • Environmental Factors
    • Plans and Procedures
    • Hardening and Security Policies
    • Common Documentation
    • Common Agreements
    • Load Balancing, Multipathing and Network Interface Cards (NIC) Teaming
    • Redundant Hardware and Clusters
    • Redundancy and High Availability (HA) Concepts
  •   Network Security
    • Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (CIA) Triangle and Security Basics
    • Threats and Vulnerabilities
    • Defense
    • Authentication, Authorization and Accounting (AAA) Servers
    • Types of Authentication and Authentication Management
    • Existing Authentication and Authorization Mechanisms
    • Risk Management
    • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
    • Technology Based Attacks
    • Social Engineering
    • Network Hardening
    • Wireless Hardening Techniques
    • Importance of Physical Security
  •   Network Troubleshooting
    • Establish a Theory of Probable Cause
    • Identify the Problem
    • Cable Connectivity Issues
    • Common Tools Used for Connectivity Issues
    • Software Tools
    • Common Wireless Connectivity Issues
    • General Networking Issues
  •   Practice Test
    • Test Instructions
    • CompTIA Network+ Practice Test
  •   Where To Go From Here?
    • Thank You!
    • Review This Course!
    • Become An Alumni
    • Learning Guideline
    • ZTM Events Every Month
    • LinkedIn Endorsements

Taught by

Aleksa Tamburkovski

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