CompTIA Network+ 2009 Certification Package

What You'll Learn

• Video 1: Introduction to Network+|23:19

  This opening nugget is an overview of the CompTIA update series, the certification, as well as the main topics to be covered.

• Video 2: Common Networking Protocols and Ports (Part 1)|46:25

  This is a survey of the most common protocols and services of the TCP/IP suite including ARP, DNS, DHCP, FTP, TFTP, HTTP and HTTPS.

• Video 3: Common Networking Protocols and Ports (Part 2)|40:46

  This Nugget continues the exploration of protocols and ports with SSL/TLS, POP3, SMTP, IMAP3,TELNET, SSH, SNMP, ICMP, and IGMP.

• Video 4: TCP/IP Addressing (Part 1)|36:30

  An overview of MAC Addressing schemes and mechanisms and then, the IPv4 addressing and schemes are uncovered.

• Video 5: TCP/IP Addressing (Part 2)|36:37

  A continuation of addressing with a look at addressing destinations. IPv6 is also tackled in this module.

• Video 6: TCP/IP Addressing (Part 3)|34:57

  This nugget explores several protocols related to IP addressing including NAT, PAT, SNAT, DHCP, Static Addressing, and APIPA.

• Video 7: Routing Concepts|31:43

  In this gem we define routing and then compare IGP, EGP, static and dynamic protocols. We look at routing tables as well as a comparison of distance-vector to link-state algorithms.

• Video 8: Routing Protocols|33:37

  All of the major dynamic routing protocols are covered including, RIP, RIPv2, OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP, and BGP.

• Video 9: Cables and Connectors|36:46

  This module is a survey of cable types and properties, wiring options, along with common connectors.

• Video 10: Physical Network Topologies|24:04

  Here you'll find comprehensive coverage of a variety of physical and logical topologies including: bus, star, ring, mesh, point-to-point, and point-to-multipoint.

• Video 11: Wiring Distribution Components|20:47

  This nugget will show the different components of wiring distribution. Components introduced here are patch panels, 66 and 110 blocks, MDFs/IDFs, demarcation, smart jacks, and wiring verification.

• Video 12: LAN Technologies|33:09

  Lets take a look at Local Area Networking standards, properties, and topologies.

• Video 13: WAN Technologies|37:51

  Here's a nugget module full of WAN properties, legacy standards, and prevalent Wide Area Network standards.

• Video 14: Wireless Technology|35:43

  Wireless technology is a rapidly emerging corporate solution. In this module the following topics are covered: comparison of LANs and WLANs; RF characteristics; WLAN standards; security, and Wireless Access Point configuration in the SO/HO.

• Video 15: Network Devices (Part 1)|28:46

  Part one of network devices covers hubs, repeaters, NICs, bridges, WAPs, L2 and L3 switches, routers, firewalls, and network device configuration.

• Video 16: Network Devices (Part 2)|42:00

  Part two explores content security, IDS/IPS, proxy servers, QoS, DNS, DHCP, NLB, and advanced switching concepts.

• Video 17: Network Configuration Management|27:47

  This nugget offers an overview of network configuration management, physical and logical diagrams/schematics, policies and procedures, and best practices.

• Video 18: Network Monitoring and Optimization|40:43

  Let's investigate topics such as the reasons for optimizing and monitoring, techniques and methodologies, and the associated tools, utilities and logs.

• Video 19: Network Troubleshooting Methodologies|26:58

  Here we learn and implement a widely-used systematic 9-step process for troubleshooting the network infrastructure.

• Video 20: Common Network Troubleshooting Issues|36:07

  In the 20th nugget of this series you'll learn about the most common troubleshooting issues regarding the physical, logical, wireless, and escalated incidents.

• Video 21: Command-Line Tools|22:14

  This module explores the following command-line tools: ping, pathping, traceroute, arp, nslookup, hostname, route, ipconfig, ifconfig, nbtstat, netstat, dig, and mtr.

• Video 22: Network Scanners|21:00

  Let's look at several network scanners, including nmap.

• Video 23: Firewalls|37:34

  You will learn about the different types of firewall technologies, stateful packet filtering and inspection, and take a tour through a popular firewall product interface.

• Video 24: IPSec VPN|33:41

  The core topics of this nugget include a definition of VPNs, types of devices and clients, an overview of IPSec, and the configuration of a site-to-site VPN.

• Video 25: Tunneling and Encryption|34:02

  Here you'll find a continuation of the previous nugget as the topics of IPSec tunnels, SSL VPN (WebVPN), L2TP, and PPTP are expanded.

• Video 26: Remote Access|30:06

  This nugget takes you on a journey through the most important remote access technologies: PPP, PPPoE, RAS, RDP, VNC, and ICA.

• Video 27: User Authentication|36:44

  Several different authentication mechanisms are explored in this module including CHAP, MS-CHAP, Kerberos, AAA, RADIUS, Tacacs+, EAP, 802.1X, and PKI.

• Video 28: Device Management Security|20:19

  This nugget covers the topics of physical device security, unsecure security mechanisms like telnet, and secure methods such as ssh, ssl/tls, and more.

• Video 29: Common Threats and Mitigation|28:12

  Let's look at an explanation of the aspects and mitigation methods for DoS, DDoS, Smurf, viruses, worms, malware, trojans, man-in-the-middle, rogue servers, and social engineering.

• Video 30: Hardware Tools|13:29

  A wide variety of hardware networking tools are explained and displayed in this final nugget including: cable testers; toner probes; butt sets; protocol analyzers; certifiers; TDRs; OTDRs; multimeters; cable tools; voltage event recorders; and temperature monitors.