Comptia Network+ Review Guide - Exam N10-008

Prep for success on the Network+ N10-008 exam and for your new career in network administration with this must-have resource
 
In the newly updated Fifth Edition of the CompTIA Network+ Review Guide: Exam: N10-008, a leading expert in Network Operations, Jon Buhagiar, delivers a focused and concise handbook for anyone preparing for the new Network+ N10-008 exam or for a career in network administration.
 
This guide is organized into five parts, with each part corresponding to one of the 5 objective domain areas of the Network+ exam: Fundamentals, Implementations, Operations, Security, and Troubleshooting.
 
You'll handily learn crucial IT skills like designing and implementing functional networks, configuring and managing essential network devices, using switches and routers to segment network traffic, and securing existing networks. This book also allows you to:
* Quickly and comprehensively prepare for the Network+ N10-008 exam with intuitively organized info and efficient learning strategies
* Discover the skills and techniques required in an entry-level network administration interview and job
* Access the Sybex online learning center, with chapter review questions, full-length practice exams, hundreds of electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms
 
Perfect as a standalone resource for those seeking to succeed on the CompTIA Network+ N10-008 exam or as a companion to the CompTIA Network+ Study Guide and CompTIA Network+ Deluxe Study Guide, this book is an indispensable reference for anyone preparing for a career in network administration, network analysis, or systems engineering.

List of contents

Introduction xvii
 
Chapter 1 Domain 1.0: Networking Fundamentals 1
 
1.1 Compare and contrast the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model layers and encapsulation concepts 11
 
OSI Model 12
 
Protocol Data Units 21
 
Data Encapsulation and Decapsulation 22
 
Exam Essentials 26
 
1.2 Explain the characteristics of network topologies and network types 28
 
Wired Topologies 28
 
Types 33
 
Service-Related Entry Point 39
 
Virtualization 40
 
Virtual Networking Components 40
 
Service Type 43
 
Service Delivery 48
 
Exam Essentials 50
 
1.3 Summarize the types of cables and connectors and explain which is the appropriate type for a solution 51
 
Media Types 51
 
Connector Types 55
 
Transceivers 60
 
Media Converters 62
 
Characteristics of Fiber Transceivers 63
 
Termination Points 65
 
Copper Cabling Standards 70
 
Copper Termination Standards 73
 
Ethernet Deployment Standards 76
 
Exam Essentials 78
 
1.4 Given a scenario, configure a subnet and use appropriate IP addressing schemes 80
 
Private vs Public 80
 
NAT/PAT 81
 
IPv4 Concepts 84
 
IPv6 Concepts 88
 
Address Assignments 93
 
Subnetting 99
 
Virtual IP (VIP) 107
 
Exam Essentials 108
 
1.5 Explain common ports and protocols, their application, and encrypted alternatives 110
 
Protocols and Ports 110
 
IP Protocol Types 117
 
Connection-Oriented vs Connectionless 121
 
Exam Essentials 122
 
1.6 Explain the use and purpose of network services 123
 
DNS 123
 
DHCP Service 132
 
NTP 137
 
Exam Essentials 137
 
1.7 Explain basic corporate and datacenter network architecture 139
 
Three-Tiered Model 139
 
Software-Defined Networking 140
 
Spine and Leaf 142
 
Traffic Flows 143
 
Host Locations 144
 
Network Storage Types 145
 
Connection Type 147
 
Exam Essentials 150
 
1.8 Summarize cloud concepts and connectivity options 151
 
Characteristics of a Cloud 151
 
Cloud Delivery Models 152
 
Types of Services 155
 
Infrastructure as Code 157
 
Connectivity Methods 160
 
Multitenancy 161
 
Elasticity 161
 
Scalability 162
 
Security Implications/Considerations 162
 
Relationship Between Local and Cloud Resources 163
 
Exam Essentials 163
 
Review Questions 165
 
Chapter 2 Domain 2.0: Network Implementations 169
 
2.1 Compare and contrast various devices, their features, and their appropriate placement on the network 173
 
Network Devices 173
 
Exam Essentials 203
 
2.2 Compare and contrast routing technologies and bandwidth management concepts 204
 
Routing 204
 
Bandwidth Management 212
 
Exam Essentials 215
 
2.3 Given a scenario, configure and deploy common Ethernet switching features 216
 
Characteristics of Ethernet and IP Communications 216
 
Basic Switch Functions 220
 
Segmentation and Interface Properties 227
 
Switching Features 231
 
Exam Essentials 234
 
2.4 Given a scenario, install and configure the appropriate wireless standards and technologies 235
 
802.11 Standards 235
 
Frequencies 238
 
Wireless Considerations 239
 
Wireless Modes of Operation 245
 
Wireless Security 248
 
Cellular 252
 
Exam Ess

About the author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jon Buhagiar, Network+, A+, CCNA, MCSA, MCSE, BS/ITM, is Supervisor of Network Operations at Pittsburgh Technical College. In addition to teaching, he has been creating course content for the past 20 years. Some of his more recent work can be found on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/networkedminds.

Summary

Prep for success on the Network+ N10-008 exam and for your new career in network administration with this must-have resource

In the newly updated Fifth Edition of the CompTIA Network+ Review Guide: Exam: N10-008, a leading expert in Network Operations, Jon Buhagiar, delivers a focused and concise handbook for anyone preparing for the new Network+ N10-008 exam or for a career in network administration.

This guide is organized into five parts, with each part corresponding to one of the 5 objective domain areas of the Network+ exam: Fundamentals, Implementations, Operations, Security, and Troubleshooting.

You'll handily learn crucial IT skills like designing and implementing functional networks, configuring and managing essential network devices, using switches and routers to segment network traffic, and securing existing networks. This book also allows you to:
* Quickly and comprehensively prepare for the Network+ N10-008 exam with intuitively organized info and efficient learning strategies
* Discover the skills and techniques required in an entry-level network administration interview and job
* Access the Sybex online learning center, with chapter review questions, full-length practice exams, hundreds of electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms

Perfect as a standalone resource for those seeking to succeed on the CompTIA Network+ N10-008 exam or as a companion to the CompTIA Network+ Study Guide and CompTIA Network+ Deluxe Study Guide, this book is an indispensable reference for anyone preparing for a career in network administration, network analysis, or systems engineering.

Product details

• Authors: Jon Buhagiar, Buhagiar Jon, T Lammle
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.12.2021
• EAN: 9781119806950
• ISBN: 978-1-119-80695-0
• No. of pages: 624
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Data communication, networks; Informatik, Prüfungsvorbereitung, Netzwerke, Networking, Zertifizierung, computer science, test prep, Comptia, Zertifizierung f. MSCE u. Novell, Certification (MSCE, Novell, etc.), Networking / Security, Netzwerke / Sicherheit