CompTIA Network+ Certification Video Training CD

Author: Bill Ferguson

Training Duration: 7 hours

Number of Movies: 102

Need to become CompTIA Network+ certified? Join certified instructor Bill Ferguson with thisCompTIA Network+ Certification training CD as he shows you everything you need to know to take and pass the test. He begins by introducing you to the OSI (Open Systems Interconnect) model, then explains how network adapters allow computers to communicate, the relation between the topologies and technologies of networks, and how to control network traffic. Other topics he covers include remote connectivity, tools used for troubleshooting both hardware and software, and how to protect your network with Firewalls.

Tutorials covered on this CD:
Introduction and Overview
Overview Part 1
Overview Part 2

The OSI Model
What is the OSI Model?
The layers of the model

Network Adapters
Network Adapter Overview
Properties of Network Adapter Cards
Configuring a Network Adapters Resources
Configuring a Network Adapters Addressing
Troubleshooting Network Adapters

Network Cabling Communication
Network Cabling and Communication Overview
LANs vs. WANs
Communication Methods
Twisted Pair Cabling and Connectors
Coaxial Cable
Fiber Optic Cable

Topologies and Technologies
Types of Topologies
The Bus Topology
The Star Topology
The Ring Topology
The Mesh Topology
Hyid Topologies
Types of Technologies
CSMA/CD Access Method
Token Ring & Token Passing
Fiber Distributed Data Interface

Network Hardware
Network Hardware Overview
Bridges
Routers
Brouters
Switches

Remote Connectivity
Remote Connectivity Overview
Remote Communication Layers
Modems
Modem Standards and Features
Remote Connectivity Terminology
Flow Control and UART Protocols
Installing Modems
Troubleshooting Modems
Creating Dial-Up Connections

Troubleshooting Hardware
Environmental Conditions
Physical Layout
Common Network Tools
Troubleshooting Tips

Protocols
Network Protocols Defined
Access Protocols
Transport Protocols

TCP/IP
Overview
The Evolution of TCP/IP
TCP/IP Fundamentals
The TCP/IP Suite
The TCP/IP Suite continued
The TCP/IP Suite continued
Ports and Sockets
IP Addressing
IP Address Classes
Binary Numbers
Default Subnet Masks
Anding IP Addresses
IP Address Configuration
Subnetting and Routing
Routing Tables and Routing Protocols

Name Resolution
Name Resolution Overview
Host Name Resolution
NetBIOS Name Resolution
Name Resolution Steps

Firewalls and Proxies
Firewalls and Proxies
Firewalls
Proxy Servers

TCP/IP Tools
Tools from Command Prompt
Ping
TraceRT

Remote Access Protocols
Remote Access Protocol Overview
SLIP vs. PPP
PPTP vs. L2TP

Network Operating Systems
The Role of an NOS
Components of a Network
Types of Networks
Network Clients

Directory Services
Directory Services Overview
NT Trusts
NT Domain Models
NT Domain Controllers
Active Directory

Accessing Resources Through a Network
Share Permissions
NTFS Permissions
Sharing and Mapping Drives
UNC Command
Sharing Printer

Optimizing a Network
Tools for Networks
Event Viewer
Task Manager
System Monitor
Network Monitor
Troubleshooting & Ongoing Maintenance

Fault Tolerance
Fault Tolerance Defined
RAID
Backup
UPSs

Ongoing Network Maintenance
Patches and Service Packs
Virus Protection

Taking the CompTIA Network+ Test
Tips on Taking the CompTIA Network+ Test