Master the technical skills and industry knowledge you need to begin an exciting career installing, configuring and troubleshooting computer networks with West's completely updated NETWORK+ GUIDE TO NETWORKS, 9E. This resource thoroughly prepares you for success on the latest CompTIA's Network+ N10-008 certification exam as content corresponds to all exam objectives, including protocols, topologies, hardware, network design, security and troubleshooting. Detailed, step-by-step instructions as well as cloud, virtualization and simulation projects give you experience working with a variety of hardware, software and operating systems as well as device interactions. Stories from professionals on the job, insightful discussion prompts, hands-on activities, applications and projects all guide you in exploring key concepts in-depth. You gain the problem-solving tools for any computing environment. MindTap digital resources are also available for additional practice and certification prep.
Author(s): Jill West
Edition: 9
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Year: 2021
Language: English
Pages: 880
Cover
Brief Contents
Table of Contents
Preface
Module 1: Introduction to Networking
Network Models
Client-Server Applications
Network Hardware
The Seven-Layer OSI Model
Safety Procedures and Policies
Troubleshooting Network Problems
Module Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Module 2: Infrastructure and Documentation
Components of Structured Cabling
Network Documentation
Change Management
Module Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Module 3: Addressing
Addressing Overview
IP Addresses
Ports and Sockets
Domain Names and DNS
Troubleshooting Address Problems
Module Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Module 4: Protocols
TCP/IP Core Protocols
Encryption Protocols
Remote Access Protocols
Troubleshooting Network Issues
Module Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Module 5: Cabling
Transmission Basics
Copper Cable
Fiber-Optic Cable
Cable Troubleshooting Tools
Module Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Module 6: Wireless Networking
Characteristics of Wireless Transmissions
802.11 Wlan Standards
Implementing a Wi-Fi Network
Wi-Fi Network Security
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Networks
Module Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Module 7: Network Architecture
Physical Architecture
Virtual Architecture
Cloud Architecture
Network Availability
Module Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Module 8: Segmentation
Network Segmentation
Subnet Masks
Calculating Subnets
Virtual Lans (VLANs)
Module Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Module 9: Wide Area Networking
Wan Essentials
Routing Protocols
WAN Connectivity
Wireless WANs
Troubleshooting Connections
Module Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Module 10: Risk Management
Security Risks
Risk Assessment and Management
Physical Security
Device Hardening
Security Policies for Users
Module Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Module 11: Security in Network Design
Network Hardening by Design
Network Security Technologies
Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)
Authentication Technologies
Module Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Module 12: Performance and Recovery
Collect Network Data
Manage Network Traffic
Plan Response and Recovery Strategies
Module Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Appendix A: Comptia Network+ N10-008 Certificati on Exam Objectives
Appendix B: Visual Guide to Connectors
Appendix C: Comptia Network+ Practice Exam
Appendix D: Rubric for Hands-On Projects and Capstone Projects
Glossary
Index
