CompTIA Network+ Bootcamp
Vendor-neutral networking that complements CCNA: concepts, routing and switching, wireless, cloud and modern network environments, operations, security and a large focus on troubleshooting.
- Duration
- 9 weeks
- Format
- Live online + self-study
- First class
- Free, no obligation
- Level
- A+ level recommended
- Schedule
- Evenings, US time zones
- Lectures
- 18 (notes · lab · quiz)
- Exam
- CompTIA N10-009
- Exam details
- 90 min · max 90 questions
- Tuition
- $300 per student, batch of 3 to 5 · payment plans
What you'll master.
Networking Concepts
- OSI model, appliances & cloud concepts
- Ports, protocols, media & topologies
- IPv4/IPv6 and modern environments
Network Implementation
- Routing & switching technologies
- Wireless devices & technologies
- Physical installations
Network Operations
- Documentation & lifecycle
- Monitoring & disaster recovery
- DHCP, DNS, NTP & access methods
Network Security
- Security concepts
- Attack types
- Network hardening & defense
Network Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting methodology
- Cabling, services & performance issues
- Tools and commands
The complete 18-lecture path.
Every lecture includes a live class, self-study notes, an exam-style CLI lab and a 10-question Cisco-style quiz.
01The OSI Model & Network Appliances
- OSI layers and encapsulation (Domain 1)
- Routers, switches, firewalls and IDS/IPS (Domain 1)
- Load balancers, proxies and storage networks
- Network functions
LAB Map traffic to OSI layers and appliances
02Cloud Concepts & Modern Network Environments
- Cloud models and connectivity (Domain 1)
- SDN and SD-WAN (Domain 1)
- Infrastructure as code and zero trust
- Virtual networks
LAB Design hybrid cloud connectivity
03Ports, Protocols & Traffic Types
- Common ports and protocols (Domain 1)
- Unicast, multicast, anycast and broadcast
- TCP vs. UDP
- Secure vs. insecure protocols
LAB Identify protocols in traffic
04Transmission Media, Transceivers & Topologies
- Copper, fiber and wireless media (Domain 1)
- Transceivers and connectors
- Topologies and architectures
- Three-tier, collapsed core and spine-leaf
LAB Pick media and topology for a site
05IPv4 Addressing & Subnetting
- IPv4 classes, private and public (Domain 1)
- Subnetting and VLSM
- CIDR notation
- Special addresses
LAB Subnet a multi-site network
06IPv6 Addressing
- IPv6 address types (Domain 1)
- SLAAC and DHCPv6
- Dual stack and tunneling
- IPv6 troubleshooting basics
LAB Deploy dual-stack addressing
07Routing Technologies
- Static and dynamic routing (Domain 2)
- OSPF, EIGRP and BGP concepts
- Route selection
- NAT, PAT and FHRP
LAB Configure and verify routing
08Switching: VLANs, Trunks & STP
- VLANs and trunking (Domain 2)
- Spanning tree
- Link aggregation
- Port configurations
LAB Build VLANs and trunks
09Wireless Networking
- 802.11 standards and frequencies (Domain 2)
- Channels and antennas
- Wireless security and authentication
- Autonomous vs. controller-based APs
LAB Plan and secure a wireless network
10Physical Installations & Data Centers
- Installation locations and racks (Domain 2)
- Power and environmental factors
- Cable management
- Data center considerations
LAB Plan a wiring closet
11Documentation, Lifecycle & Change Management
- Network documentation (Domain 3)
- Asset and lifecycle management
- Change management
- Configuration management
LAB Document a network and a change
12Network Monitoring & Observability
- SNMP, flow data and logs (Domain 3)
- Monitoring solutions
- Baselines and anomaly alerts
- Packet capture
LAB Read monitoring data to find a problem
13Disaster Recovery & High Availability
- DR metrics: RPO, RTO, MTTR, MTBF (Domain 3)
- DR sites and testing
- High availability approaches
- Backups
LAB Write a disaster recovery plan
14Network Services & Access Methods
- DHCP, DNS and NTP (Domain 3)
- IP address management
- Site-to-site and client VPNs
- Remote management methods
LAB Configure DHCP and DNS services
15Network Security Concepts & Attacks
- Security terms and the CIA triad (Domain 4)
- Authentication and access control
- DoS, spoofing, on-path and social engineering attacks
- Wireless attacks
LAB Identify attacks from symptoms
16Network Hardening & Defense
- Device hardening (Domain 4)
- NAC, port security and segmentation
- Firewalls and ACLs
- Physical security
LAB Harden a network segment
17Troubleshooting Methodology, Cabling & Physical Issues
- The troubleshooting methodology (Domain 5)
- Cable and interface issues
- Hardware issues
- Switching issues
LAB Fix physical and Layer 2 faults
18Troubleshooting Services, Performance & Tools + Final Review
- Network service issues (Domain 5)
- Performance issues
- Command-line and hardware tools
- Full-length practice exam
LAB Capstone: multi-fault network troubleshooting
By the end you will
- Design and implement small and enterprise networks
- Monitor networks and plan for disaster recovery
- Harden networks against common attacks
- Troubleshoot methodically with the right tools
Roles this prepares you for
Includes resume review, LinkedIn optimization and mock interviews focused on the US job market.
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