Mike Meyers' CompTIA Network+ certification passport : (exam n10-008).

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Network+ CERTIFICATION PASSPORT SEVENTH EDITION
Title
Copyright
Dedication
About the Series Editor
About the Author
About the Technical Editor
Contents at a Glance
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Networking Fundamentals
	Compare and contrast the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model layers and encapsulation concepts
	OSI Model
	Data Encapsulation and Decapsulation Within the OSI Model Context
	REVIEW
	Explain the characteristics of network topologies and network types
	Bus
	Ring
	Hybrid
	Star/Hub-and-Spoke
	Mesh
	Network Types and Characteristics
	Service-Related Entry Point
	Virtual Network Concepts
	Provider Links
	REVIEW
	Summarize the types of cables and connectors and explain which is the appropriate type for a solution
	Copper
	Fiber
	Connector Types
	Cable Management
	Ethernet Standards
	REVIEW
	Given a scenario, congure a subnet and use appropriate IP addressing schemes
	Public vs. Private
	IPv4 vs. IPv6
	Default Gateway
	IPv4 Subnetting
	IPv6 Concepts
	Virtual IP (VIP)
	Subinterfaces
	REVIEW
	Explain common ports and protocols, their application, and encrypted alternatives
	Protocols and Ports
	IP Protocol Types
	Connectionless vs. Connection-Oriented
	REVIEW
	Explain the use and purpose of network services
	DHCP
	DNS
	NTP
	REVIEW
	Explain basic corporate and datacenter network architecture
	Three-Tiered
	Software-Dened Networking
	Spine and Leaf
	Trafc Flows
	Branch Ofce vs. On-Premises Datacenter vs. Colocation
	Storage Area Networks
	REVIEW
	Summarize cloud concepts and connectivity options
	Deployment Models
	Service Models
	Infrastructure as Code
	Connectivity Options
	Multitenancy
	Scalability
	Elasticity
	Security Implications
	REVIEW
Network Implementations
	Compare and contrast various devices, their features, and their appropriate placement on the network
	Networking Devices
	Networked Devices
	Industrial Control Systems/Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
	REVIEW
	Compare and contrast routing technologies and bandwidth management concepts
	Routing
	Bandwidth Management
	REVIEW
	Given a scenario, congure and deploy common Ethernet switching features
	Data Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
	Voice VLAN
	Port Congurations
	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
	Given a scenario, install and congure the appropriate wireless standards and technologies
	802.11 Standards
	Frequencies and Range
	Channels
	Channel Bonding
	Service Set Identier (SSID)
	Antenna Types
	Encryption Standards
	Cellular Technologies
	Multiple Input, Multiple Output (MIMO) and Multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO)
	REVIEW
Network Operations
	Given a scenario, use the appropriate statistics and sensors to ensure network availability
	Performance Metrics/Sensors
	SNMP
	Network Device Logs
	Interface Statistics/Status
	Interface Errors or Alerts
	Environmental Factors and Sensors: Temperature, Humidity, Electrical, Flooding
	Baselines
	NetFlow Data
	Uptime/Downtime
	REVIEW
	Explain the purpose of organizational documents and policies
	Plans and Procedures
	Hardening and Security Policies
	Common Documentation
	Common Agreements
	REVIEW
	Explain high availability and disaster recovery concepts and summarize which is the best solution
	Load Balancing
	Multipathing
	Network Interface Card (NIC) Teaming
	Redundant Hardware/Clusters
	Facilities and Infrastructure Support
	Redundancy and High Availability (HA) Concepts
	Network Device Backup/Restore
	REVIEW
Network Security
	Explain common security concepts
	Condentiality, Integrity, Availability (CIA)
	Threats
	Vulnerabilities
	Exploits
	Least Privilege
	Role-Based Access
	Zero Trust
	Defense in Depth
	Authentication Methods
	Risk Management
	Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
	REVIEW
	Compare and contrast common types of attacks
	Technology-Based
	Human and Environmental
	REVIEW
	Given a scenario, apply network hardening techniques
	Best Practices
	Wireless Security
	IoT Access Considerations
	REVIEW
	Compare and contrast remote access methods and security implications
	Site-to-Site VPN
	Client-to-Site VPN
	Remote Desktop Connection
	Remote Desktop Gateway
	SSH
	Virtual Network Computing (VNC)
	Virtual Desktop
	Authentication and Authorization Considerations
	In-Band vs. Out-of-Band Management
	REVIEW
	Explain the importance of physical security
	Detection Methods
	Prevention Methods
	Asset Disposal
	REVIEW
Network Troubleshooting
	Explain the network troubleshooting methodology
	Identify the Problem
	Establish a Theory of Probable Cause
	Test the Theory to Determine the Cause
	Verify Full System Functionality and, if Applicable, Implement Preventive Measures
	Document Findings, Actions, Outcomes, and Lessons Learned
	REVIEW
	Given a scenario, troubleshoot common cable connectivity issues and select the appropriate tools
	Specications and Limitations
	Cable Considerations
	Cable Application
	Common Issues
	Common Tools
	REVIEW
	Given a scenario, use the appropriate network software tools and commands
	Software Tools
	Command Line Tool
	Basic Network Platform Commands
	REVIEW
	Given a scenario, troubleshoot common wireless connectivity issues
	Specications and Limitations
	Considerations
	Common Issues
	REVIEW
	Given a scenario, troubleshoot general networking issues
	Considerations
	Common Issues
	REVIEW
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