N10-009: CompTIA Network+

In this track, you will explore the following topics: Explain concepts related to the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model; compare and contrast networking appliances, applications, and functions; summarize cloud concepts and connectivity options; and explain common networking ports, protocols, services, and traffic types. 

In this track, you will explore the following topics: Explain characteristics of routing technologies; given a scenario, configure switching technologies and features; and explain important factors of physical installations.

In this track, you will explore the following: Explain the purpose of organizational processes and procedures; given a scenario, use network monitoring technologies; explain disaster recovery (DR) concepts, given a scenario, implement IPv4 and IPv6 network services; and compare and contrast network access and management methods.

In this track, you will explore the following topics: Explain the importance of basic network security concepts; summarize various types of attacks and their impact to the network; and given a scenario, apply network security features, defense techniques, and solutions. 

In this track, you will explore the following topics: Explain the troubleshooting methodology; given a scenario, troubleshoot common cabling and physical interface issues; given a scenario, troubleshoot common issues with network services; given a scenario, troubleshoot common performance issues; and given a scenario, use the appropriate tool or protocol to solve networking issues.