CompTIA Network+ N10-008 cert guide

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Title Page
Copyright Page
Credits
Contents at a Glance
Table of Contents
About the Authors
Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Technical Reviewer
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Reader Services
Introduction
	Who Should Read This Book?
	Resources
	Pearson Test Prep Practice Test Software
	Goals and Methods
	Strategies for Exam Preparation
	CompTIA Network+ Exam Topics
	How This Book Is Organized
Part I: Networking Fundamentals
	Chapter 1. The OSI Model and Encapsulation
		Foundation Topics
		The Purpose of Reference Models
		The OSI Model
		The TCP/IP Stack
		Real-World Case Study
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Define Key Terms
		Complete Chapter 1 Hands-On Labs in Network+ Simulator Lite
		Additional Resources
		Review Questions
	Chapter 2. Network Topologies and Types
		Foundation Topics
		Defining a Network
		Network Types and Characteristics
		Networks Defined Based on Resource Location
		Networks Defined by Topology
		Virtual Network Concepts
		Provider Links
		Real-World Case Study
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
		Define Key Terms
		Additional Resources
		Review Questions
	Chapter 3. Network Media Types
		Foundation Topics
		Copper and Fiber Media and Connectors
		Multiplexing in Fiber-Optic Networks
		Cable Management
		Real-World Case Study
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
		Define Key Terms
		Additional Resources
		Review Questions
	Chapter 4. IP Addressing
		Foundation Topics
		Binary Numbering
		IPv4 Addressing
		Assigning IPv4 Addresses
		Subnetting
		Address Translation
		IP Version 6
		Real-World Case Study
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
		Define Key Terms
		Complete Chapter 4 Hands-On Labs in Network + Simulator Lite
		Additional Resources
		Review Questions
	Chapter 5. Common Ports and Protocols
		Foundation Topics
		Ports and Protocols
		IP Protocol Types
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
		Define Key Terms
		Additional Resources
		Review Questions
	Chapter 6. Network Services
		Foundation Topics
		DHCP
		DNS
		NTP
		Real-World Case Study
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
		Define Key Terms
		Additional Resources
		Review Questions
	Chapter 7. Corporate and Datacenter Architectures
		Foundation Topics
		The Three-Tiered Network Architecture
		Software-Defined Networking
		Storage Area Networks
		Deciding on an Architecture
		Real-World Case Study
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Define Key Terms
		Additional Resources
		Review Questions
	Chapter 8. Cloud Concepts
		Foundation Topics
		Deployment Models
		Service Models
		Key Cloud Concepts
		Real-World Case Study
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Define Key Terms
		Additional Resources
		Review Questions
Part II: Network Implementations
	Chapter 9. Various Network Devices
		Foundation Topics
		Networking Devices
		Networked Devices
		Real-World Case Study
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
		Define Key Terms
		Additional Resources
		Review Questions
	Chapter 10. Routing Technologies and Bandwidth Management
		Foundation Topics
		Routing
		Sources of Routing Information
		Routing Protocol Characteristics
		Routing Protocol Examples
		Bandwidth Management
		Real-World Case Study
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
		Define Key Terms
		Additional Resources
		Review Questions
	Chapter 11. Ethernet Switching
		Foundation Topics
		Principles of Ethernet
		Ethernet Switch Features
		Real-World Case Study
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
		Define Key Terms
		Additional Resources
		Review Questions
	Chapter 12. Wireless Standards
		Foundation Topics
		Introducing Wireless LANs
		Deploying Wireless LANs
		Securing Wireless LANs
		Real-World Case Study
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
		Define Key Terms
		Additional Resources
		Review Questions
Part III: Network Operations
	Chapter 13. Ensure Network Availability
		Foundation Topics
		Monitoring Tools
		Additional Monitoring Topics
		Real-World Case Study
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
		Define Key Terms
		Additional Resources
		Review Questions
	Chapter 14. Organizational Documents and Policies
		Foundation Topics
		Plans and Policies
		Hardening and Security Policies
		Common Documentation
		Real-World Case Study
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Define Key Terms
		Additional Resources
		Review Questions
	Chapter 15. High Availability and Disaster Recovery
		Foundation Topics
		High Availability
		Real-World Case Study: SOHO Network Design
		Real-World Case Study
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Define Key Terms
		Additional Resources
		Review Questions
Part IV: Network Security
	Chapter 16. Common Security Concepts
		Foundation Topics
		Core Security Concepts
		Authentication Methods
		Risk Management and SIEM
		Real-World Case Study
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Define Key Terms
		Additional Resources
		Review Questions
	Chapter 17. Common Types of Attacks
		Foundation Topics
		Technology-Based Attacks
		Human and Environmental Attacks
		Other Miscellaneous Attacks
		Real-World Case Study
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Define Key Terms
		Complete Chapter 17 Hands-On Lab in Network+ Simulator Lite
		Additional Resources
		Review Questions
	Chapter 18. Network Hardening Techniques
		Foundation Topics
		Best Practices
		Wireless Security and IoT Considerations
		Real-World Case Study
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Define Key Terms
		Additional Resources
		Review Questions
	Chapter 19. Remote Access Methods
		Foundation Topics
		Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
		Other Remote Access Technologies
		Authentication and Authorization Considerations
		In-Band vs. Out-of-Band Management
		Real-World Case Study
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
		Define Key Terms
		Complete Chapter 19 Hands-On Lab in Network+ Simulator Lite
		Additional Resources
		Review Questions
	Chapter 20. Physical Security
		Foundation Topics
		Detection Methods
		Prevention Methods
		Asset Disposal
		Real-World Case Study
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Define Key Terms
		Additional Resources
		Review Questions
Part V: Network Troubleshooting
	Chapter 21. A Network Troubleshooting Methodology
		Foundation Topics
		Troubleshooting Basics
		Real-World Case Study
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
		Define Key Terms
		Additional Resource
		Review Questions
	Chapter 22. Troubleshoot Common Cabling Problems
		Foundation Topics
		Specifications and Limitations
		Cable Considerations and Applications
		Common Issues
		Common Tools
		Real-World Case Study
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Define Key Terms
		Additional Resources
		Review Questions
	Chapter 23. Network Software Tools and Commands
		Foundation Topics
		Software Tools
		Command Line Tools
		Basic Network Platform Commands
		Real-World Case Study
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
		Define Key Terms
		Additional Resource
		Review Questions
	Chapter 24. Troubleshoot Common Wireless Issues
		Foundation Topics
		Specifications and Limitations
		Considerations
		Common Issues
		Wireless Network Troubleshooting
		Real-World Case Study
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Define Key Terms
		Review Questions
	Chapter 25. Troubleshoot General Network Issues
		Foundation Topics
		Considerations for General Network Troubleshooting
		Common Issues
		Real-World Case Study
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All the Key Topics
		Define Key Terms
		Additional Resources
		Review Questions
Part VI: Final Preparation
	Chapter 26. Final Preparation
		Tools for Final Preparation
		Suggested Plan for Final Review and Study
		Strategies for Taking the Exam
		Summary
Glossary of Key Terms
Appendix A Answers to Review Questions
	Chapter 1
	Chapter 2
	Chapter 3
	Chapter 4
	Chapter 5
	Chapter 6
	Chapter 7
	Chapter 8
	Chapter 9
	Chapter 10
	Chapter 11
	Chapter 12
	Chapter 13
	Chapter 14
	Chapter 15
	Chapter 16
	Chapter 17
	Chapter 18
	Chapter 19
	Chapter 20
	Chapter 21
	Chapter 22
	Chapter 23
	Chapter 24
	Chapter 25
Appendix B CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) Cert Guide Exam Updates
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	Technical Content
Index
Appendix C Memory Tables
	Chapter 2
	Chapter 3
	Chapter 4
	Chapter 5
	Chapter 6
	Chapter 9
	Chapter 10
	Chapter 11
	Chapter 12
	Chapter 13
	Chapter 21
	Chapter 23
Appendix D Memory Tables Answer Key
	Chapter 2
	Chapter 3
	Chapter 4
	Chapter 5
	Chapter 6
	Chapter 9
	Chapter 10
	Chapter 11
	Chapter 12
	Chapter 13
	Chapter 19
	Chapter 21
	Chapter 23
Appendix E Study Planner
Inside Front Cover
Inside Back Cover
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