CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide (Exam N10-008), 8th Edition

Length: 976 pages
Edition: 8
Language: English
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Publication Date: 2022-02-11
ISBN-10: 1264269056
ISBN-13: 9781264269051
Sales Rank: #103817 (See Top 100 Books)

This up-to-date Mike Meyers exam guide delivers complete coverage of every topic on the N10-008 version of the CompTIA Network+ Certification exam

Get complete coverage of all the CompTIA Network+ exam objectives inside this comprehensive resource. Created and edited by Mike Meyers, the leading expert on CompTIA certification and training, CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Eighth Edition covers exam N10-008 in full detail. You’ll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, scenarios, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. Designed to help you pass the exam with ease, this authoritative guide also serves as an essential on-the-job reference.

Covers all exam topics, including:

Network architectures
Cabling and topology
Ethernet basics
Network installation
TCP/IP applications and network protocols
Routing
Network naming
Advanced networking devices
IPv6
Remote connectivity
Wireless networking
Virtualization and cloud computing
Mobile networking
Network operations
Managing risk
Network security
Network monitoring and troubleshooting

Online content includes:

100+ practice exam questions in a customizable test engine
20+ lab simulations to help you prepare for the performance-based questions
One hour of video training from Mike Meyers

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
About the Series Editor
Contents at a Glance
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1 Network Models
    Historical/Conceptual
    Working with Models
        Biography of a Model
        Network Models
    The OSI Seven-Layer Model on a Simple Network
        Welcome to MHTechEd!
    Test Specific
        Let’s Get Physical—Network Hardware and Layers 1–2
        Beyond the Single Wire—Network Software and Layers 3–7
    The OSI Seven-Layer Model and Remote Work
    Chapter Review
        Questions
        Answers
Chapter 2 Cabling and Topology
    Test Specific
    Network Topologies
        Bus and Ring
        Star
        Hybrid
        Mesh
        Parameters of a Topology
    Cabling and Connectors
        Copper Cabling and Connectors
        Fiber-Optic Cabling and Connectors
        Fire Ratings
    Networking Industry Standards—IEEE
    Chapter Review
        Questions
        Answers
Chapter 3 Ethernet Basics
    Historical/Conceptual
    Ethernet
        802.3 Standards
    Test Specific
        Ethernet Frames
    Early Ethernet Standards
        Bus Ethernet
        10BASE-T
        10BASE-FL
        CSMA/CD
    Enhancing and Extending Ethernet Networks
        The Trouble with Hubs
        Switches to the Rescue
        Connecting Ethernet Segments
        Troubleshooting Switches
    Chapter Review
        Questions
        Answers
Chapter 4 Ethernet Standards
    Test Specific
    100-Megabit Ethernet
        100BASE-T
        100BASE-FX
        100BASE-SX
        Full-Duplex Ethernet
    Gigabit Ethernet
        1000BASE-SX
        1000BASE-LX
        SFF Fiber Connectors
        Mechanical Connection Variations
        Implementing Multiple Types of Gigabit Ethernet
    Ethernet Evolutions
        10 Gigabit Ethernet
    Chapter Review
        Questions
        Answers
Chapter 5 Installing a Physical Network
    Historical/Conceptual
    Understanding Structured Cabling
        Cable Basics—A Star Is Born
    Test Specific
        Structured Cable—Network Components
        Structured Cable—Beyond the Star
    Installing Structured Cabling
        Getting a Floor Plan
        Mapping the Runs
        Determining the Location of the Telecommunications Room
        Pulling Cable
        Making Connections
        Testing the Cable Runs
    NICs
        Buying NICs
        Link Lights
    Diagnostics and Repair of Physical Cabling
        Diagnosing Physical Problems
        Check Your Lights
        Check the NIC
        Cable Testing
        Problems in the Telecommunications Room
        Toners
    Chapter Review
        Questions
        Answers
Chapter 6 TCP/IP Basics
    Historical/Conceptual
    Test Specific
    The TCP/IP Protocol Suite
        Network Layer Protocols
        Transport Layer Protocols
        Application Layer Protocols
        IP and Ethernet
        IP Addresses
        IP Addresses in Action
        Class IDs
    CIDR and Subnetting
        Subnetting
        CIDR: Key Takeaways
    IP Address Assignment
        Static IP Addressing
        Dynamic IP Addressing
        Special IP Addresses
    Chapter Review
        Questions
        Answers
Chapter 7 Routing
    Historical/Conceptual
    How Routers Work
    Test Specific
        Routing Tables
        Freedom from Layer 2
        Network Address Translation
    Dynamic Routing
        Routing Metrics
        Distance Vector and Path Vector
        Link State
        EIGRP
        Dynamic Routing Makes the Internet
        Route Redistribution and Administrative Distance
    Working with Routers
        Connecting to Routers
        Basic Router Configuration
        Router Problems
    Chapter Review
        Questions
        Answers
Chapter 8 TCP/IP Applications
    Historical/Conceptual
    Transport Layer and Network Layer Protocols
        How People Communicate
    Test Specific
    TCP
        UDP
        ICMP
        IGMP
    The Power of Port Numbers
        Registered Ports
        Connection Status
        Rules for Determining Good vs. Bad Communications
    Common TCP/IP Applications
        Telnet and SSH
        E-mail
        SQL
        FTP
        HTTP and HTTPS
        TCP/IP Applications Chart
    Beyond Network+
    Other Layer 7 Applications
    Chapter Review
        Questions
        Answers
Chapter 9 Network Naming
    Historical/Conceptual
    Before DNS
        NetBIOS
        hosts
    Test Specific
    DNS
        How DNS Works
        Administering DNS Servers
        Troubleshooting DNS on Clients
    Diagnosing TCP/IP Network Issues
    Chapter Review
        Questions
        Answers
Chapter 10 Securing TCP/IP
    Historical/Conceptual
    Making TCP/IP Secure
        Encryption
        Integrity
        Nonrepudiation
    Test Specific
        Authentication
        Authorization
    TCP/IP Security Standards
        User Authentication Standards
        Encryption Standards
        Combining Authentication and Encryption
    Secure TCP/IP Applications
        HTTPS
        Securing E-Mail Protocols
        SCP
        SFTP
        SNMP
        LDAP
        NTP
    Chapter Review
        Questions
        Answers
Chapter 11 Switch Features
    Test Specific
    Switch Management
        Access Management
        Port Configuration
        Port Security
    Virtual LANs
        Trunking
        Configuring a VLAN-Capable Switch
        Assigning VLANs and Tagging
        VLAN Trunking Protocol
        Inter-VLAN Routing
        DHCP and VLANs
        Voice VLANs
        Private VLANs
        Troubleshooting VLANs
    Multilayer Switches
        Load Balancing
        QoS and Traffic Shaping
        Port Bonding
        Network Protection
    Chapter Review
        Questions
        Answers
Chapter 12 IPv6
    Test Specific
    IPv6 Concepts
        IPv6 Addresses
        Neighbor Discovery
    IPv6 Implementations
        Stateless Address Autoconfiguration (SLAAC)
        Aggregation
        IPv6 and DNS
    Moving to IPv6
        IPv4 and IPv6
        Transition Mechanisms
    Chapter Review
        Questions
        Answers
Chapter 13 WAN Connectivity
    Historical/Conceptual
    WAN Technologies
        SONET
    Test Specific
        Fiber Improvements
        Private WANs
    Last-Mile Technologies
        DSL
        Broadband Cable
        Satellite
        Fiber
        Cellular WAN
        Which Connection?
    Remote Access
        Remote Terminal
        Virtual Private Networks
    WAN Troubleshooting Scenarios
        Loss of Internet Connectivity
        Interface Errors
        DNS Issues
        Interference
    Chapter Review
        Questions
        Answers
Chapter 14 Wireless Networking
    Historical/Conceptual
    Test Specific
    Wi-Fi Standards
        802.11
        802.11b
        802.11a
        802.11g
        802.11n
        802.11ac
        802.11ax
        WPS
        Wi-Fi Security
        Enterprise Wireless
    Implementing Wi-Fi
        Performing a Site Survey
        Installing the Client
        Setting Up an Ad Hoc Network
        Setting Up an Infrastructure Network
        Extending the Network
        Verifying the Installation
    Troubleshooting Wi-Fi
        No Connection
        Slow Connection
        Weird Connection
    Chapter Review
        Questions
        Answers
Chapter 15 Virtualization and Cloud Computing
    Test Specific
    Virtualization and Cloud Computing Concepts
        Virtualization
        Cloud Computing
        Infrastructure as Code
    Virtual Networking
    Putting Network Virtualization and Cloud Computing to Work
        Setting Up Rocket.Chat in a Local Hypervisor
        Managing Cloud Resources
        Setting Up Rocket.Chat on IaaS
        Desktop as a Service
        Interconnecting Local and Cloud Resources
    Chapter Review
        Questions
        Answers
Chapter 16 Data Centers
    Test Specific
    Classic Data Center Architecture and Design
        Tiers
        Traffic Flows
        Data Storage
        Where Is the Classic Data Center?
    The Modern Data Center
        Virtualization
        Software-Defined Networking
        Spine and Leaf
    High Availability in the Data Center
        Load Balancing
        Redundancy
        Facilities and Infrastructure Support
    Documenting the Data Center
        Network Diagrams
        Baseline Configurations
        Assessments
    Chapter Review
        Questions
        Answers
Chapter 17 Integrating Network Devices
    Test Specific
    Internet of Things
        IoT Home Automation
        IoT Home Security
        IoT Communications Technologies
        Hardening IoT Devices
    Unified Communication
        It Started with VoIP
        Unified Communication Features
        VTC and Medianets
        UCaaS
    ICS
        DCS
        PLC
        SCADA
    Chapter Review
        Questions
        Answers
Chapter 18 Network Operations
    Test Specific
    Risk Management
        Hardening and Security Policies
        Change Management
        Patching and Updates
        Training
        Common Agreements
        Security Preparedness
    Contingency Planning
        Incident Response
        Disaster Recovery
        Business Continuity
        Forensics
    Chapter Review
        Questions
        Answers
Chapter 19 Protecting Your Network
    Test Specific
    Security Concepts
        CIA
        Zero Trust
        Defense in Depth
        Separation of Duties
    Network Threats
        Threat Terminology
        Spoofing
        Packet/Protocol Abuse
        Zero-Day Attacks
        Rogue Devices
        ARP Cache Poisoning
        Denial of Service
        On-Path Attack
        Session Hijacking
        Password Attacks
        Physical/Local Access
        Malware
        Social Engineering
    Common Vulnerabilities
        Unnecessary Running Services
        Unpatched/Legacy Systems
        Unencrypted Channels
        Cleartext Credentials
        RF Emanation
    Hardening Your Network
        Physical Security
        Network Security
        Device Hardening
        Host Security
    Firewalls
        Types of Firewalls
        Implementing and Configuring Firewalls
        Troubleshooting Firewalls
    Chapter Review
        Questions
        Answers
Chapter 20 Network Monitoring
    Test Specific
    SNMP
    Monitoring Tools
        Packet Sniffers
        Protocol Analyzers
        Sensors
        Interface Monitors
        Performance Monitors
    Putting It All Together
        Scenario: Monitoring and Managing
        SIEM
    Chapter Review
        Questions
        Answers
Chapter 21 Network Troubleshooting
    Test Specific
    Troubleshooting Tools
        Hardware Tools
        Software Tools
    The Troubleshooting Process
        Identify the Problem
        Establish a Theory of Probable Cause
        Test the Theory to Determine the Cause
        Establish a Plan of Action and Identify Potential Effects
        Implement the Solution or Escalate as Necessary
        Verify Full System Functionality and Implement Preventive Measures
        Document Findings, Actions, Outcomes, and Lessons Learned
    Resolving Common Network Service Issues
        “We Can’t Access Our Web Server in Istanbul!”
        Network Troubleshooting Considerations
        Hands-On Problems
        Nearby Problems
        Far-flung Problems
        Network Performance Issues
        Troubleshooting Is Fun!
    Chapter Review
        Questions
        Answers
Appendix A Exam Objective Map
    Exam N10-008
Appendix B Create Your Study Plan
    Review Your Overall Score
    Review Your Score by CompTIA Network+ Exam Domain
Appendix C About the Online Content
    System Requirements
    Your Total Seminars Training Hub Account
        Privacy Notice
    Single User License Terms and Conditions
    TotalTester Online
        Pre-Assessment
        Create Your Study Plan
    Playing the CompTIA Network+ Introduction Video
    Mike’s CompTIA Network+ Video Training Sample
    TotalSims Sample for CompTIA Network+
    Mike’s Cool Tools
    Technical Support
Glossary
Index