Introduction xxxviii
Part I: Networking Fundamentals
Chapter 1 The OSI Model and Encapsulation 3
  Foundation Topics 4
  The Purpose of Reference Models 4
  The OSI Model 6
  The TCP/IP Stack 22
  Real-World Case Study 27
  Summary 28
  Exam Preparation Tasks 28
  Review All the Key Topics 28
  Define Key Terms 29
  Complete Chapter 1 Hands-On Labs in Network+ Simulator Lite 30
  Additional Resources 30
  Review Questions 30
Chapter 2 Network Topologies and Types 35
  Foundation Topics 36
  Defining a Network 36
  Network Types and Characteristics 37
  Networks Defined Based on Resource Location 42
  Networks Defined by Topology 45
  Virtual Network Concepts 55
  Provider Links 60
  Real-World Case Study 69
  Summary 69
  Exam Preparation Tasks 70
  Review All the Key Topics 70
  Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 71
  Define Key Terms 71
  Additional Resources 71
  Review Questions 72
Chapter 3 Network Media Types 79
  Foundation Topics 80
  Copper and Fiber Media and Connectors 80
  Multiplexing in Fiber-Optic Networks 95
  Cable Management 96
  Real-World Case Study 99
  Summary 99
  Exam Preparation Tasks 100
  Review All the Key Topics 100
  Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 100
  Define Key Terms 100
  Additional Resources 101
  Review Questions 101
Chapter 4 IP Addressing 105
  Foundation Topics 106
  Binary Numbering 106
  IPv4 Addressing 112
  Assigning IPv4 Addresses 118
  Subnetting 129
  Address Translation 145
  IP Version 6 149
  Real-World Case Study 154
  Summary 154
  Exam Preparation Tasks 155
  Review All the Key Topics 155
  Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 156
  Define Key Terms 156
  Complete Chapter 4 Hands-On Labs in Network+ Simulator Lite 156
  Additional Resources 157
  Review Questions 157
Chapter 5 Common Ports and Protocols 165
  Foundation Topics 166
  Ports and Protocols 166
  IP Protocol Types 172
  Summary 175
  Exam Preparation Tasks 175
  Review All the Key Topics 175
  Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 176
  Define Key Terms 176
  Additional Resources 177
  Review Questions 177
Chapter 6 Network Services 181
  Foundation Topics 182
  DHCP 182
  DNS 185
  NTP 190
  Real-World Case Study 191
  Summary 191
  Exam Preparation Tasks 191
  Review All the Key Topics 191
  Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 192
  Define Key Terms 192
  Additional Resources 193
  Review Questions 193
Chapter 7 Corporate and Datacenter Architectures 197
  Foundation Topics 198
  The Three-Tiered Network Architecture 198
  Software-Defined Networking 200
  Storage Area Networks 204
  Deciding on an Architecture 205
  Real-World Case Study 206
  Summary 206
  Exam Preparation Tasks 206
  Review All the Key Topics 206
  Define Key Terms 207
  Additional Resources 207
  Review Questions 207
Chapter 8 Cloud Concepts 211
  Foundation Topics 212
  Deployment Models 212
  Service Models 213
  Key Cloud Concepts 214
  Real-World Case Study 217
  Summary 217
  Exam Preparation Tasks 217
  Review All the Key Topics 217
  Define Key Terms 218
  Additional Resources 218
  Review Questions 218
Part II: Network Implementations
Chapter 9 Various Network Devices 221
  Foundation Topics 222
  Networking Devices 222
  Networked Devices 244
  Real-World Case Study 248
  Summary 249
  Exam Preparation Tasks 249
  Review All the Key Topics 249
  Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 250
  Define Key Terms 250
  Additional Resources 251
  Review Questions 251
Chapter 10 Routing Technologies and Bandwidth Management 255
  Foundation Topics 256
  Routing 256
  Sources of Routing Information 259
  Routing Protocol Characteristics 263
  Routing Protocol Examples 268
  Bandwidth Management 270
  Real-World Case Study 276
  Summary 277
  Exam Preparation Tasks 278
  Review All the Key Topics 278
  Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 278
  Define Key Terms 278
  Additional Resources 279
  Review Questions 279
Chapter 11 Ethernet Switching 283
  Foundation Topics 284
  Principles of Ethernet 284
  Ethernet Switch Features 292
  Summary 315
  Exam Preparation Tasks 315
  Review All the Key Topics 315
  Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 316
  Define Key Terms 316
  Additional Resources 317
  Review Questions 317
Chapter 12 Wireless Standards 321
  Foundation Topics 322
  Introducing Wireless LANs 322
  Deploying Wireless LANs 334
  Securing Wireless LANs 339
  Real-World Case Study 345
  Summary 346
  Exam Preparation Tasks 346
  Review All the Key Topics 346
  Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 347
  Define Key Terms 347
  Additional Resources 348
  Review Questions 348
Part III: Network Operations
Chapter 13 Ensure Network Availability 353
  Foundation Topics 354
  Monitoring Tools 354
  Additional Monitoring Topics 360
  Real-World Case Study 368
  Summary 368
  Exam Preparation Tasks 369
  Review All the Key Topics 369
  Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 369
  Define Key Terms 370
  Additional Resources 370
  Review Questions 370
Chapter 14 Organizational Documents and Policies 375
  Foundation Topics 376
  Plans and Policies 376
  Hardening and Security Policies 378
  Common Documentation 385
  Real-World Case Study 387
  Summary 388
  Exam Preparation Tasks 388
  Review All the Key Topics 388
  Define Key Terms 389
  Additional Resources 389
  Review Questions 390
Chapter 15 High Availability and Disaster Recovery 393
  Foundation Topics 394
  High Availability 394
  Real-World Case Study: SOHO Network Design 403
  Real-World Case Study 410
  Summary 411
  Exam Preparation Tasks 411
  Review All the Key Topics 411
  Define Key Terms 412
  Additional Resources 412
  Review Questions 413
Part IV: Network Security
Chapter 16 Common Security Concepts 417
  Foundation Topics 418
  Core Security Concepts 418
  Authentication Methods 428
  Risk Management and SIEM 431
  Real-World Case Study 434
  Summary 434
  Exam Preparation Tasks 434
  Review All the Key Topics 434
  Define Key Terms 435
  Additional Resources 435
  Review Questions 436
Chapter 17 Common Types of Attacks 439
  Foundation Topics 440
  Technology-Based Attacks 440
  Human and Environmental Attacks 445
  Other Miscellaneous Attacks 445
  Real-World Case Study 449
  Summary 449
  Exam Preparation Tasks 449
  Review All the Key Topics 449
  Define Key Terms 450
  Complete Chapter 17 Hands-On Lab in Network+ Simulator Lite 450
  Additional Resources 450
  Review Questions 450
Chapter 18 Network Hardening Techniques 453
  Foundation Topics 454
  Best Practices 454
  Wireless Security and IoT Considerations 458
  Real-World Case Study 459
  Summary 460
  Exam Preparation Tasks 460
  Review All the Key Topics 460
  Define Key Terms 460
  Additional Resources 461
  Review Questions 461
Chapter 19 Remote Access Methods 465
  Foundation Topics 466
  Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) 466
  Other Remote Access Technologies 474
  Authentication and Authorization Considerations 478
  In-Band vs. Out-of-Band Management 479
  Real-World Case Study 480
  Summary 480
  Exam Preparation Tasks 480
  Review All the Key Topics 480
  Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 481
  Define Key Terms 481
  Complete Chapter 19 Hands-On Lab in Network+ Simulator Lite 481
  Additional Resources 481
  Review Questions 482
Chapter 20 Physical Security 485
  Foundation Topics 486
  Detection Methods 486
  Prevention Methods 486
  Asset Disposal 489
  Real-World Case Study 490
  Summary 490
  Exam Preparation Tasks 490
  Review All the Key Topics 490
  Define Key Terms 491
  Additional Resources 491
  Review Questions 491
Part V: Network Troubleshooting
Chapter 21 A Network Troubleshooting Methodology 495
  Foundation Topics 496
  Troubleshooting Basics 496
  Real-World Case Study 501
  Summary 501
  Exam Preparation Tasks 501
  Review All the Key Topics 501
  Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 502
  Define Key Terms 502
  Additional Resource 502
  Review Questions 502
Chapter 22 Troubleshoot Common Cabling Problems 505
  Foundation Topics 506
  Specifications and Limitations 506
  Cable Considerations and Applications 506
  Common Issues 507
  Common Tools 509
  Real-World Case Study 514
  Summary 514
  Exam Preparation Tasks 514
  Review All the Key Topics 514
  Define Key Terms 515
  Additional Resources 515
  Review Questions 515
Chapter 23 Network Software Tools and Commands 519
  Foundation Topics 520
  Command Line Tools 522
  Basic Network Platform Commands 543
  Real-World Case Study 543
  Summary 543
  Exam Preparation Tasks 544
  Review All the Key Topics 544
  Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 544
  Define Key Terms 545
  Additional Resource 545
  Review Questions 545
Chapter 24 Troubleshoot Common Wireless Issues 549
  Foundation Topics 550
  Specifications and Limitations 550
  Considerations 551
  Common Issues 553
  Wireless Network Troubleshooting 554
  Wireless Network Troubleshooting Solution 555
  Real-World Case Study 556
  Summary 556
  Exam Preparation Tasks 556
  Review All the Key Topics 556
  Define Key Terms 557
  Review Questions 557
Chapter 25 Troubleshoot General Network Issues 561
  Foundation Topics 562
  Considerations for General Network Troubleshooting 562
  Common Issues 563
  Real-World Case Study 566
  Summary 567
  Exam Preparation Tasks 567
  Review All the Key Topics 567
  Define Key Terms 567
  Additional Resources 568
  Review Questions 568
Part VI: Final Preparation
Chapter 26 Final Preparation 571
  Tools for Final Preparation 571
  End-of-Chapter Review Tools 573
  Suggested Plan for Final Review and Study 574
  Strategies for Taking the Exam 576
  Summary 577
Glossary of Key Terms 579
APPENDIX A Answers to Review Questions 623
APPENDIX B CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) Cert Guide Exam Updates 639
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