Network+

CompTIA Network+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to establish, maintain, troubleshoot and secure networks in any environment, preparing you for a
rewarding career in networking and cybersecurity. Learners gain a wide range of technical and hands-on skills required of today’s early-career network administrators.

The CompTIA Network+ provides the candidate with the knowledge and skills required to:

• Establish network connectivity by deploying wired and wireless devices.
• Understand and maintain network documentation.
• Understand the purpose of network services.
• Understand basic datacenter, cloud and virtual networking concepts.
• Monitor network activity, identifying performance and availability issues.
• Implement network hardening techniques.
• Manage, configure, and troubleshoot network infrastructure.

• Networking Concepts: Explain basic networking concepts, including the OSI model, network appliances, applications, cloud concepts, connectivity options and more.

• Network Implementations: Understand routing technologies and important factors of physical installations; configure switching technologies and wireless devices.

• Network Operations: Monitor and optimize networks to ensure business continuity.

• Network Security: Understand security concepts and network attacks to harden networks against threats.

• Network Troubleshooting: Explain the troubleshooting methodology and address common issues related to networking, including cable, connectivity, and software problems.

• Junior Network Administrator
• System Administrator
• Datacenter Support Technician
• IT Support Manager
• Tier II Support Technician

Recommended certification exam experience: A minimum of 9–12 months of experience in the IT networking field

Exam Code: N10-009 (Network+)

Duration: 90 minutes

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