CompTIA Network+ N10-007 Cert Guide Premium Edition and Practice Test

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CompTIA Network+ N10-007 Cert Guide, Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test            

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CompTIA Network+ N10-007 Cert Guide contains proven study features that enable you to succeed on the exam the first time. Best-selling author and expert instructor Anthony Sequeira shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills, essential for successful completion of the performance-based testing items on the exam. This complete, CompTIA-approved study package includes the following:

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This approved study guide helps you master topics on the CompTIA Network+ N10-007 exam, including the following:

·         Computer network fundamentals

·         The OSI model and TCP/IP stack

·         Media types, infrastructure components, and network devices

·         Ethernet technology

·         IPv4 and IPv6 addresses

·         Routing IP traffic with dynamic routing protocols

·         DNAT, SNAT, and PAT

·         Multicast routing

·         Wide Area Networks (WANs)

·         Wireless Technologies

·         Network optimization and QoS

·         Windows and UNIX command-line tools for network administration and troubleshooting

·         Network security

·         Troubleshooting common Layer 2, Layer 3, and wireless networking issues

Anthony Sequeira, CCIE No. 15626, is one of the most prolific and best-selling authors in the networking industry. Anthony 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 Microsoft and Cisco technologies. Anthony has 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 trainer for CBT Nuggets. He is an avid tennis player, a private pilot, a semi-professional poker player, and is currently heavily focused on Amazon Web Services (AWS) for fun and profit

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Table of Contents

Introduction xxviii
Chapter 1 Computer Network Fundamentals 3
    Foundation Topics 4
    Defining a Network 4
        The Purpose of Networks 4
        Overview of Network Components 5
    Networks Defined by Geography 7
        LAN 7
        WAN 8
        WLAN 8
        SAN 9
        Other Categories of Networks 9
    Networks Defined by Topology 10
        Physical Versus Logical Topology 10
        Bus Topology 11
        Ring Topology 13
        Star Topology 15
        Hub-and-Spoke Topology 16
        Full-Mesh Topology 17
        Partial-Mesh Topology 18
    Wireless Topologies 20
        Ad Hoc 20
        Infrastructure 20
        Mesh 20
    Networks Defined by Resource Location 21
        Client/Server Networks 21
        Peer-to-Peer Networks 22
    Real-World Case Study 24
    Summary 25
    Exam Preparation Tasks 25
        Review All the Key Topics 25
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 26
        Define Key Terms 26
        Complete Chapter 1 Hands-On Lab in Network+ Simulator Lite 26
        Additional Resources 26
    Review Questions 26
Chapter 2 The OSI Reference Model 31
    Foundation Topics 32
    The Purpose of Reference Models 32
        The OSI Model 33
        The TCP/IP Stack 49
    Real-World Case Study 56
    Summary 57
    Exam Preparation Tasks 58
        Review All the Key Topics 58
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 59
        Define Key Terms 59
        Complete Chapter 2 Hands-On Labs in Network+ Simulator Lite 59
        Additional Resources 59
    Review Questions 60
Chapter 3 Network Components 63
    Foundation Topics 64
    Media 64
        Coaxial Cable 64
        Twisted-Pair Cable 66
        Shielded Twisted Pair 66
        Unshielded Twisted Pair 67
        Plenum Versus Nonplenum Cable 70
        Fiber-Optic Cable 70
        Multimode Fiber 70
        Single-Mode Fiber 72
        Fiber Connector Polishing Styles 74
        Media Converters 75
        Cable Distribution 75
        Wireless Technologies 77
        Technologies for the Internet of Things 78
    Network Infrastructure Devices 79
        Hubs 80
        Bridges 81
        Switches 82
        Multilayer Switches 89
        Routers 90
        Infrastructure Device Summary 91
    Specialized Network Devices 91
        VPN Concentrators 91
        Firewalls 92
        DNS Servers 93
        DHCP Servers 96
        Proxy Servers 98
        Content Engines 99
        Content Switches 100
        Other Specialized Devices 101
    Virtual Network Devices 101
        Virtual Servers 101
        Virtual Routers and Firewalls 103
        Virtual Switches 103
        Virtual Desktops 104
        Other Virtualization Solutions 105
        Cloud Computing 105
        Software-Defined Networking (SDN) 107
    Voice over IP Protocols and Components 107
    Real-World Case Study 108
    Summary 110
    Exam Preparation Tasks 110
        Review All the Key Topics 110
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 111
        Define Key Terms 112
        Complete Chapter 3 Hands-On Labs in Network+ Simulator Lite 112
        Additional Resources 112
    Review Questions 113
Chapter 4 Ethernet Technology 117
    Foundation Topics 118
    Principles of Ethernet 118
        Ethernet Origins 118
        Carrier-Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detect 120
        Distance and Speed Limitations 123
    Ethernet Switch Features 126
        Virtual LANs 126
        Switch Configuration for an Access Port 128
        Trunks 129
        Switch Configuration for a Trunk Port 130
        Spanning Tree Protocol 130
        Corruption of a Switch’s MAC Address Table 131
        Broadcast Storms 132
        STP Operation 133
        Link Aggregation 136
        LACP Configuration 137
        Power over Ethernet 138
        Port Monitoring 139
        Port Mirroring Configuration 141
        User Authentication 141
        Management Access and Authentication 142
        First-Hop Redundancy 144
        Other Switch Features 145
    Real-World Case Study 145
    Summary 146
    Exam Preparation Tasks 146
        Review All the Key Topics 146
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 147
        Define Key Terms 147
        Complete Chapter 4 Hands-On Labs in Network+ Simulator Lite 147
        Additional Resources 148
    Review Questions 148
Chapter 5 IPv4 and IPv6 Addresses 153
    Foundation Topics 154
    Binary Numbering 154
        Principles of Binary Numbering 154
        Converting a Binary Number to a Decimal Number 155
        Converting a Decimal Number to a Binary Number 155
        Binary Numbering Practice 157
        Binary Conversion Exercise 1 157
        Binary Conversion Exercise 1: Solution 158
        Binary Conversion Exercise 2 158
        Binary Conversion Exercise 2: Solution 158
        Binary Conversion Exercise 3 159
        Binary Conversion Exercise 3: Solution 159
        Binary Conversion Exercise 4 160
        Binary Conversion Exercise 4: Solution 160
    IPv4 Addressing 161
        IPv4 Address Structure 161
        Classes of Addresses 163
        Types of Addresses 165
    Assigning IPv4 Addresses 166
        IP Addressing Components 167
        Static Configuration 168
        Dynamic Configuration 172
        BOOTP 173
        DHCP 173
        Automatic Private IP Addressing 174
    Subnetting 176
        Purpose of Subnetting 176
        Subnet Mask Notation 177
        Subnet Notation: Practice Exercise 1 178
        Subnet Notation: Practice Exercise 1 Solution 178
        Subnet Notation: Practice Exercise 2 179
        Subnet Notation: Practice Exercise 2 Solution 179
        Extending a Classful Mask 179
        Borrowed Bits 179
        Calculating the Number of Created Subnets 180
        Calculating the Number of Available Hosts 180
        Basic Subnetting Practice: Exercise 1 181
        Basic Subnetting Practice: Exercise 1 Solution 181
        Basic Subnetting Practice: Exercise 2 182
        Basic Subnetting Practice: Exercise 2 Solution 182
        Calculating New IP Address Ranges 183
        Advanced Subnetting Practice: Exercise 1 186
        Advanced Subnetting Practice: Exercise 1 Solution 186
        Advanced Subnetting Practice: Exercise 2 187
        Advanced Subnetting Practice: Exercise 2 Solution 188
        Additional Practice 189
        Classless Interdomain Routing 190
    IP Version 6 191
        Need for IPv6 191
        IPv6 Address Structure 192
        IPv6 Address Types 193
        IPv6 Data Flows 194
    Real-World Case Study 196
    Summary 197
    Exam Preparation Tasks 197
        Review All the Key Topics 197
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 198
        Define Key Terms 199
        Complete Chapter 5 Hands-On Labs in Network+ Simulator Lite 199
        Additional Resources 199
    Review Questions 200
Chapter 6 Routing IP Packets 205
    Foundation Topics 206
    Basic Routing Processes 206
    Sources of Routing Information 209
        Directly Connected Routes 209
        Static Routes 210
        Dynamic Routing Protocols 211
    Routing Protocol Characteristics 213
        Believability of a Route 214
        Metrics 214
        Interior Versus Exterior Gateway Protocols 215
        Route Advertisement Method 215
        Distance Vector 216
        Link State 218
    Routing Protocol Examples 218
    Address Translation 220
        NAT 220
        PAT 222
    Multicast Routing 224
        IGMP 224
        PIM 226
        PIM-DM 227
        PIM-SM 229
    Real-World Case Study 230
    Summary 231
    Exam Preparation Tasks 232
        Review All the Key Topics 232
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 233
        Define Key Terms 233
        Complete Chapter 6 Hands-On Lab in Network+ Simulator Lite 233
        Additional Resources 233
    Review Questions 234
Chapter 7 Wide Area Networks (WANs) 239
    Foundation Topics 240
    WAN Properties 240
        WAN Connection Types 240
        WAN Data Rates 242
        WAN Media Types 243
        Physical Media 243
        Wireless Media 244
    WAN Technologies 245
        Dedicated Leased Line 246
        T1 246
        E1 247
        T3 247
        E3 247
        CSU/DSU 248
        Metro Ethernet 248
        Point-to-Point Protocol 249
        Digital Subscriber Line 252
        Cable Modem 254
        Synchronous Optical Network 255
        Satellite 257
        Plain Old Telephone Service 258
        Integrated Services Digital Network 260
        Frame Relay 262
        Asynchronous Transfer Mode 264
        Multiprotocol Label Switching 266
        Overlay Networks 268
    Real-World Case Study 268
    Summary 269
    Exam Preparation Tasks 270
        Review All the Key Topics 270
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 270
        Define Key Terms 271
        Complete Chapter 7 Hands-On Lab in Network+ Simulator Lite 271
        Additional Resources 271
    Review Questions 271
Chapter 8 Wireless Technologies 275
    Foundation Topics 276
    Introducing Wireless LANs 276
        WLAN Concepts and Components 276
        Wireless Routers 276
        Wireless Access Point 277
        Antennas 278
        Frequencies and Channels 281
        CSMA/CA 283
        Transmission Methods 284
        WLAN Standards 285
    Deploying Wireless LANs 287
        Types of WLANs 287
        Sources of Interference 289
        Wireless AP Placement 291
    Securing Wireless LANs 292
        Security Issues 292
        Approaches to WLAN Security 294
        Security Standards 295
        Additional Wireless Options 297
    Real-World Case Study 298
    Summary 298
    Exam Preparation Tasks 299
        Review All the Key Topics 299
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 299
        Define Key Terms 300
        Complete Chapter 8 Hands-On Lab in Network+ Simulator Lite 300
        Additional Resources 300
    Review Questions 300
Chapter 9 Network Optimization 305
    Foundation Topics 306
    High Availability 306
        High-Availability Measurement 306
        Fault-Tolerant Network Design 307
        Hardware Redundancy 308
        Layer 3 Redundancy 309
        Design Considerations for High-Availability Networks 310
        High-Availability Best Practices 311
        Content Caching 312
        Load Balancing 312
        Hardware Redundancy 313
    QoS Technologies 313
        Introduction to QoS 314
        QoS Configuration Steps 315
        QoS Components 316
        QoS Mechanisms 317
    Case Study: SOHO Network Design 323
        Case Study Scenario 323
        Suggested Solution 325
        IP Addressing 325
        Layer 1 Media 326
        Layer 2 Devices 327
        Layer 3 Devices 327
        Wireless Design 328
        Environmental Factors 329
        Cost Savings Versus Performance 329
        Topology 329
    Real-World Case Study 330
    Summary 331
    Exam Preparation Tasks 331
        Review All the Key Topics 331
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 332
        Define Key Terms 332
        Complete Chapter 9 Hands-On Lab in Network+ Simulator Lite 332
        Additional Resources 333
    Review Questions 333
Chapter 10 Command-Line Tools 337
    Foundation Topics 338
    Windows Commands 338
        arp 338
        ipconfig 340
        nbtstat 343
        netstat 346
        nslookup 348
        ping 350
        ping with IPv6 352
        route 352
        tracert 356
        tracert with IPv6 358
        PathPing 358
    UNIX Commands 358
        arp 360
        dig and nslookup 362
        host 363
        ifconfig 363
        iptables 364
        nmap 365
        tcpdump 365
        traceroute 365
        traceroute for IPv6 366
        netstat 366
        ping 368
    Real-World Case Study 371
    Summary 371
    Exam Preparation Tasks 371
        Review All the Key Topics 371
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 372
        Define Key Terms 373
        Complete Chapter 10 Hands-On Lab in Network+ Simulator Lite 373
        Additional Resources 373
    Review Questions 374
Chapter 11 Network Management 379
    Foundation Topics 380
    Maintenance Tools 380
        Bit-Error Rate Tester 380
        Butt Set 381
        Cable Certifier 381
        Cable Tester 382
        Connectivity Software 382
        Crimper 383
        Electrostatic Discharge Wrist Strap 383
        Environmental Monitor 384
        Loopback Plug 385
        Multimeter 385
        Protocol Analyzer 386
        Wi-Fi Analyzer 387
        Looking-Glass Sites 387
        Speed Test Sites 388
        Punch-Down Tool 388
        Throughput Tester 388
        Time Domain Reflectometer and Optical Time Domain Reflectometer 389
        Toner Probe 390
    Network Documentation 390
    Monitoring Resources and Reports 392
        SNMP 392
        Syslog 395
        Logs 398
        Application Logs 398
        Security Logs 399
        System Logs 399
    Remote Access Methods 400
    Real-World Case Study 401
    Summary 402
    Exam Preparation Tasks 402
        Review All the Key Topics 402
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 403
        Define Key Terms 403
        Complete Chapter 11 Hands-On Lab in Network+ Simulator Lite 403
    Additional Resources 404
    Review Questions 404
Chapter 12 Network Security 409
    Foundation Topics 410
    Security Fundamentals 410
        Network Security Goals 410
        Confidentiality 410
        Integrity 414
        Availability 415
    Categories of Network Attacks 415
        Confidentiality Attacks 415
        Integrity Attacks 419
        Availability Attacks 422
    Defending Against Attacks 427
        User Training 427
        Patching 428
        Security Policies 429
        Governing Policy 430
        Technical Policies 431
        End-User Policies 431
        More Detailed Documents 431
        Incident Response 432
        Vulnerability Scanners 433
        Nessus 434
        Nmap 434
        Honey Pots and Honey Nets 435
        Access Control Lists 436
        Physical Security Devices 437
        Network Device Hardening 438
        Layer 2 Protections 439
    Remote-Access Security 439
    Firewalls 442
        Firewall Types 442
        Firewall Inspection Types 443
        Packet-Filtering Firewall 443
        Stateful Firewall 444
        Firewall Zones 445
        Unified Threat Management Firewalls 446
    Virtual Private Networks 447
        Overview of IPSec with IKEv1 449
        IKE Modes and Phases 449
        Authentication Header and Encapsulating Security Payload 451
        The Five Steps in Setting Up and Tearing Down an IPSec Site-to-Site VPN Using IKEv1 452
        Other VPN Technologies 454
    Intrusion Detection and Prevention 454
        IDS Versus IPS 455
        IDS and IPS Device Categories 456
        Detection Methods 456
        Deploying Network-Based and Host-Based Solutions 458
    Real-World Case Study 459
    Summary 460
    Exam Preparation Tasks 461
        Review All the Key Topics 461
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 462
        Define Key Terms 462
        Complete Chapter 12 Hands-On Lab in Network Simulator Lite 463
    Additional Resources 463
    Review Questions 463
Chapter 13 Network Policies and Best Practices 467
    Foundation Topics 468
    Policies 468
        Password Policy 468
        Data Loss Prevention 469
        Remote-Access Policies 470
        Incident Response Policies 470
        Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) 471
        Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) 471
        Safety Procedures 472
    Best Practices 472
        Privileged User Agreement (PUA) 472
        On-boarding/Off-boarding Procedures 473
        Licensing Restrictions 473
        International Export Controls 474
        Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) 474
        System Life Cycle 474
    Real-World Case Study 475
    Summary 475
    Exam Preparation Tasks 476
        Review All the Key Topics 476
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 476
        Define Key Terms 476
        Complete Chapter 13 Hands-On Lab in Network+ Simulator Lite 477
    Additional Resources 477
    Review Questions 477
Chapter 14 Network Troubleshooting 481
    Foundation Topics 482
    Troubleshooting Basics 482
        Troubleshooting Fundamentals 482
        Structured Troubleshooting Methodology 484
    Physical Layer Troubleshooting 487
        Physical Layer Troubleshooting: Scenario 488
        Physical Layer Troubleshooting: Solution 489
    Data Link Layer Troubleshooting 490
        Data Link Layer Troubleshooting: Scenario 491
        Data Link Layer Troubleshooting: Solution 491
    Network Layer Troubleshooting 492
        Layer 3 Data Structures 492
        Common Layer 3 Troubleshooting Issues 494
        Network Layer Troubleshooting: Scenario 496
        Network Layer Troubleshooting: Solution 496
    Wireless Troubleshooting 497
        Wireless Network Troubleshooting: Scenario 499
        Wireless Network Troubleshooting: Solution 500
    Specialized Networks 500
    Real-World Case Study 501
    Troubleshooting Scenarios 501
    Summary 522
    Exam Preparation Tasks 523
        Review All the Key Topics 523
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 523
        Define Key Terms 524
        Complete Chapter 14 Hands-On Lab in Network+ Simulator Lite 524
    Additional Resources 524
    Review Questions 524
Chapter 15 Final Preparation 529
    Tools for Final Preparation 529
        Video Training 530
        Memory Tables 530
        Simulations and Performance-Based Exercises 531
        End-of-Chapter Review Tools 531
    Suggested Plan for Final Review and Study 531
    Strategies for Taking the Exam 533
    Summary 535
Appendix A Answers to Review Questions 537
Appendix B CompTIA Network+ N10-07 Cert Guide Exam Updates 547
Glossary 551

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