CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Cert Guide, Deluxe Edition

Anthony Sequeira (CCIE No. 15626) began his IT career in 1994 with IBM in Tampa, Florida. He quickly formed his own computer consultancy, Computer Solutions, and then discovered his true passion: teaching and writing about networking technologies. Anthony lectured to massive audiences around the world while working for Mastering Computers. Anthony has never been happier in his career than he is now, as a senior technical instructor for Splunk. He is an avid tennis player, a private pilot, and a semi-professional poker player, and he loves anything at all to do with technology.

• Introduction xxxviiiPart I: Networking FundamentalsChapter 1 The OSI Model and Encapsulation 3Foundation Topics 4The Purpose of Reference Models 4The OSI Model 6The TCP/IP Stack 22Real-World Case Study 27Summary 28Exam Preparation Tasks 28Review All the Key Topics 28Define Key Terms 29Complete Chapter 1 Hands-On Labs in Network+ Simulator Lite 30Additional Resources 30Review Questions 30Chapter 2 Network Topologies and Types 35Foundation Topics 36Defining a Network 36Network Types and Characteristics 37Networks Defined Based on Resource Location 42Networks Defined by Topology 45Virtual Network Concepts 55Provider Links 60Real-World Case Study 69Summary 69Exam Preparation Tasks 70Review All the Key Topics 70Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 71Define Key Terms 71Additional Resources 71Review Questions 72Chapter 3 Network Media Types 79Foundation Topics 80Copper and Fiber Media and Connectors 80Multiplexing in Fiber-Optic Networks 95Cable Management 96Real-World Case Study 99Summary 99Exam Preparation Tasks 100Review All the Key Topics 100Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 100Define Key Terms 100Additional Resources 101Review Questions 101Chapter 4 IP Addressing 105Foundation Topics 106Binary Numbering 106IPv4 Addressing 112Assigning IPv4 Addresses 118Subnetting 129Address Translation 145IP Version 6 149Real-World Case Study 154Summary 154Exam Preparation Tasks 155Review All the Key Topics 155Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 156Define Key Terms 156Complete Chapter 4 Hands-On Labs in Network+ Simulator Lite 156Additional Resources 157Review Questions 157Chapter 5 Common Ports and Protocols 165Foundation Topics 166Ports and Protocols 166IP Protocol Types 172Summary 175Exam Preparation Tasks 175Review All the Key Topics 175Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 176Define Key Terms 176Additional Resources 177Review Questions 177Chapter 6 Network Services 181Foundation Topics 182DHCP 182DNS 185NTP 190Real-World Case Study 191Summary 191Exam Preparation Tasks 191Review All the Key Topics 191Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 192Define Key Terms 192Additional Resources 193Review Questions 193Chapter 7 Corporate and Datacenter Architectures 197Foundation Topics 198The Three-Tiered Network Architecture 198Software-Defined Networking 200Storage Area Networks 204Deciding on an Architecture 205Real-World Case Study 206Summary 206Exam Preparation Tasks 206Review All the Key Topics 206Define Key Terms 207Additional Resources 207Review Questions 207Chapter 8 Cloud Concepts 211Foundation Topics 212Deployment Models 212Service Models 213Key Cloud Concepts 214Real-World Case Study 217Summary 217Exam Preparation Tasks 217Review All the Key Topics 217Define Key Terms 218Additional Resources 218Review Questions 218Part II: Network ImplementationsChapter 9 Various Network Devices 221Foundation Topics 222Networking Devices 222Networked Devices 244Real-World Case Study 248Summary 249Exam Preparation Tasks 249Review All the Key Topics 249Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 250Define Key Terms 250Additional Resources 251Review Questions 251Chapter 10 Routing Technologies and Bandwidth Management 255Foundation Topics 256Routing 256Sources of Routing Information 259Routing Protocol Characteristics 263Routing Protocol Examples 268Bandwidth Management 270Real-World Case Study 276Summary 277Exam Preparation Tasks 278Review All the Key Topics 278Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 278Define Key Terms 278Additional Resources 279Review Questions 279Chapter 11 Ethernet Switching 283Foundation Topics 284Principles of Ethernet 284Ethernet Switch Features 292Summary 315Exam Preparation Tasks 315Review All the Key Topics 315Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 316Define Key Terms 316Additional Resources 317Review Questions 317Chapter 12 Wireless Standards 321Foundation Topics 322Introducing Wireless LANs 322Deploying Wireless LANs 334Securing Wireless LANs 339Real-World Case Study 345Summary 346Exam Preparation Tasks 346Review All the Key Topics 346Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 347Define Key Terms 347Additional Resources 348Review Questions 348Part III: Network OperationsChapter 13 Ensure Network Availability 353Foundation Topics 354Monitoring Tools 354Additional Monitoring Topics 360Real-World Case Study 368Summary 368Exam Preparation Tasks 369Review All the Key Topics 369Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 369Define Key Terms 370Additional Resources 370Review Questions 370Chapter 14 Organizational Documents and Policies 375Foundation Topics 376Plans and Policies 376Hardening and Security Policies 378Common Documentation 385Real-World Case Study 387Summary 388Exam Preparation Tasks 388Review All the Key Topics 388Define Key Terms 389Additional Resources 389Review Questions 390Chapter 15 High Availability and Disaster Recovery 393Foundation Topics 394High Availability 394Real-World Case Study: SOHO Network Design 403Real-World Case Study 410Summary 411Exam Preparation Tasks 411Review All the Key Topics 411Define Key Terms 412Additional Resources 412Review Questions 413Part IV: Network SecurityChapter 16 Common Security Concepts 417Foundation Topics 418Core Security Concepts 418Authentication Methods 428Risk Management and SIEM 431Real-World Case Study 434Summary 434Exam Preparation Tasks 434Review All the Key Topics 434Define Key Terms 435Additional Resources 435Review Questions 436Chapter 17 Common Types of Attacks 439Foundation Topics 440Technology-Based Attacks 440Human and Environmental Attacks 445Other Miscellaneous Attacks 445Real-World Case Study 449Summary 449Exam Preparation Tasks 449Review All the Key Topics 449Define Key Terms 450Complete Chapter 17 Hands-On Lab in Network+ Simulator Lite 450Additional Resources 450Review Questions 450Chapter 18 Network Hardening Techniques 453Foundation Topics 454Best Practices 454Wireless Security and IoT Considerations 458Real-World Case Study 459Summary 460Exam Preparation Tasks 460Review All the Key Topics 460Define Key Terms 460Additional Resources 461Review Questions 461Chapter 19 Remote Access Methods 465Foundation Topics 466Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) 466Other Remote Access Technologies 474Authentication and Authorization Considerations 478In-Band vs. Out-of-Band Management 479Real-World Case Study 480Summary 480Exam Preparation Tasks 480Review All the Key Topics 480Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 481Define Key Terms 481Complete Chapter 19 Hands-On Lab in Network+ Simulator Lite 481Additional Resources 481Review Questions 482Chapter 20 Physical Security 485Foundation Topics 486Detection Methods 486Prevention Methods 486Asset Disposal 489Real-World Case Study 490Summary 490Exam Preparation Tasks 490Review All the Key Topics 490Define Key Terms 491Additional Resources 491Review Questions 491Part V: Network TroubleshootingChapter 21 A Network Troubleshooting Methodology 495Foundation Topics 496Troubleshooting Basics 496Real-World Case Study 501Summary 501Exam Preparation Tasks 501Review All the Key Topics 501Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 502Define Key Terms 502Additional Resource 502Review Questions 502Chapter 22 Troubleshoot Common Cabling Problems 505Foundation Topics 506Specifications and Limitations 506Cable Considerations and Applications 506Common Issues 507Common Tools 509Real-World Case Study 514Summary 514Exam Preparation Tasks 514Review All the Key Topics 514Define Key Terms 515Additional Resources 515Review Questions 515Chapter 23 Network Software Tools and Commands 519Foundation Topics 520Command Line Tools 522Basic Network Platform Commands 543Real-World Case Study 543Summary 543Exam Preparation Tasks 544Review All the Key Topics 544Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 544Define Key Terms 545Additional Resource 545Review Questions 545Chapter 24 Troubleshoot Common Wireless Issues 549Foundation Topics 550Specifications and Limitations 550Considerations 551Common Issues 553Wireless Network Troubleshooting 554Wireless Network Troubleshooting Solution 555Real-World Case Study 556Summary 556Exam Preparation Tasks 556Review All the Key Topics 556Define Key Terms 557Review Questions 557Chapter 25 Troubleshoot General Network Issues 561Foundation Topics 562Considerations for General Network Troubleshooting 562Common Issues 563Real-World Case Study 566Summary 567Exam Preparation Tasks 567Review All the Key Topics 567Define Key Terms 567Additional Resources 568Review Questions 568Part VI: Final PreparationChapter 26 Final Preparation 571Tools for Final Preparation 571End-of-Chapter Review Tools 573Suggested Plan for Final Review and Study 574Strategies for Taking the Exam 576Summary 577Glossary of Key Terms 579APPENDIX A Answers to Review Questions 623APPENDIX B CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) Cert Guide Exam Updates 639ONLINE ELEMENTS:APPENDIX C Memory TablesAPPENDIX D Memory Tables Answer KeyAPPENDIX E Study PlannerExam Essentials Interactive Study GuideKey Terms Flash Cards ApplicationInstructional VideosPerformance-Based ExercisesComptia Network+ N10-008 Hands-On Lab Simulator Lite SoftwareTOC, 9780137449941, 8/24/2021