CONTENTS
The OSI Seven-Layer Model on a Simple Network
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 2 Cabling and Topology
Fiber-Optic Cabling and Connectors
Networking Industry Standards—IEEE
Enhancing and Extending Ethernet Networks
Mechanical Connection Variations
Implementing Multiple Types of Gigabit Ethernet
Chapter 5 Installing a Physical Network
Understanding Structured Cabling
Structured Cable—Network Components
Structured Cable—Beyond the Star
Determining the Location of the Telecommunications Room
Diagnostics and Repair of Physical Cabling
Problems in the Telecommunications Room
Distance Vector and Path Vector
Dynamic Routing Makes the Internet
Route Redistribution and Administrative Distance
Transport Layer and Network Layer Protocols
Rules for Determining Good vs. Bad Communications
Troubleshooting DNS on Clients
Diagnosing TCP/IP Network Issues
Combining Authentication and Encryption
Configuring a VLAN-Capable Switch
Stateless Address Autoconfiguration (SLAAC)
Chapter 14 Wireless Networking
Setting Up an Infrastructure Network
Chapter 15 Virtualization and Cloud Computing
Virtualization and Cloud Computing Concepts
Putting Network Virtualization and Cloud Computing to Work
Setting Up Rocket.Chat in a Local Hypervisor
Setting Up Rocket.Chat on IaaS
Interconnecting Local and Cloud Resources
Classic Data Center Architecture and Design
Where Is the Classic Data Center?
High Availability in the Data Center
Facilities and Infrastructure Support
Chapter 17 Integrating Network Devices
IoT Communications Technologies
Unified Communication Features
Hardening and Security Policies
Chapter 19 Protecting Your Network
Implementing and Configuring Firewalls
Scenario: Monitoring and Managing
Chapter 21 Network Troubleshooting
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
Appendix B Create Your Study Plan
Review Your Score by CompTIA Network+ Exam Domain
Appendix C About the Online Content
Your Total Seminars Training Hub Account
Single User License Terms and Conditions
Playing the CompTIA Network+ Introduction Video
Mike’s CompTIA Network+ Video Training Sample