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Trust the best-selling Cert Guide series from Pearson IT Certification to help you learn, prepare, and practice for exam success. They are built with the objective of providing assessment, review, and practice to help ensure you are fully prepared for your certification exam.
CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Cert Guide, Deluxe Edition presents you with an organized test preparation routine using proven series elements and techniques. Key Topics call out critical concepts. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks and Review Questions help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly.
CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Cert Guide, Deluxe Edition contains proven study features that allow you to succeed on the exam the first time. Expert instructor Anthony Sequeira shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills, essential for successful completion of the performance-based testing items on the exam. This complete, CompTIA-approved study package includes the following:
This Deluxe Edition also includes two special features:
A free copy of the CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Cert Guide Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test. This package provides you access to three eBook files (PDF, EPUB, and Mobi/Kindle format), more than 400 exam-realistic practice test questions, and links from all the questions to the specific sections in the PDF eBook file for detailed explanations and review.
A free copy of the CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Hands-on Lab Simulator, including more than 75 hands-on practice labs covering real-world network configuration scenarios in Windows GUI and Cisco router and switch CLI environments, hardware activities, network design exercises, and technology mapping tasks.
Master the topics on the CompTIA Network+ N10-008 exam, including:
In addition to the wealth of content and exam preparation exercises, this edition includes a series of free hands-on exercises to help you master several real-world configuration and troubleshooting activities. These exercises can be performed on the CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Hands-on Lab Simulator software, included free on the companion website that accompanies this book. This software, which simulates the experience of configuring real operating systems and network devices, contains the following 75+ free lab exercises:
1. OSI Model Layer and Network Devices
2. OSI Model Layer Functions
3. Network Topologies
4. Network Cabling
5. Identify Common Cat5 Wiring Problems
6. Create a Straight Cable and Test It
7. Create a Crossover Cable
8. Create a Console Cable
9. IPv4 Address Types and Classes
10. IPv6 Addressing Terminology
11. Truncating IPv6 Addresses
12. Intermediate IPv4 Addressing Practice
13. IPv6 Address Placement
14. Configuring a Client Network Adapter with an IPv4 Address
15. Configuring a Network Adapter with an IPv6 Address
16. IPv6 Router Gateway Addressing
17. Matching Well known port numbers
18. TCP/IP Protocols and Their Functions
19. DHCP Technology
20. Network Application Protocols
21. Application Layer Network Server Descriptions
22. Internet of Things
23. Details of DHCP Client Address Configuration Process
24. Contrast Virtualization Technologies and Services
25. Using Cloud Storage
26. Workstation Virtualization
27. Connecting to the Router’s Console Port
28. Configuring an Ethernet Interface on a Router
29. Connecting Two Routers to Each Other
30. Verifying a Router-to-Router Connection with Cisco Discovery Protocol
31. Static and Default Routing
32. Configuring Dynamic Routing
33. Reading a Routing Table
34. Using ARP to Discover the MAC Address
35. Troubleshooting VLAN Client Connection Issues
36. Configuring Static Hostname Resolution on a Workstation
37. Connect to Switch Console Port Using PuTTY
38. Connect to a Switch and Reconfigure the Hostname and Password
39. Configure an IP Address and Default Gateway setting on a Switch
40. Switch Management via Telnet
41. Configuring Port Security
42. Wireless Security Terminology
43. Switching Terminology
44. Wireless Antenna Placement
45. Manually Configuring Wireless Signals on a Small Office/Home Office Router
46. Identifying Network Performance Terminology
47. Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity
48. Network Vulnerabilities
49. Secure Protocols vs Unsecure Protocols
50. Types of Network Threats and Attacks
51. Security Terminology and Descriptions
52. Cryptographic Authentication Terminology
53. Creating Network Users on a Domain Controller
54. Network Security Appliance Terminology and Methods
55. Configuring a Small Office/Home Office Router – Network User Security Settings
56. Configuring a Small Office/Residential Router – Network User Security Settings
57. Folder Sharing and Security
58. Using Encrypting File System (EFS) to Encrypt Data Files
59. WAN Terminology
60. Configuring a VPN Client
61. Troubleshooting Practice
62. Identifying Troubleshooting Commands to use for various tasks
63. Matching Command Output to Commands
64. Verify a Data Link Connection from a Computer to a Network
65. Using Ipconfig to Discover Network Settings
66. Using ping to Troubleshoot Connectivity
67. Using Extended Ping (Command Switches) to Troubleshoot Connectivity
68. Using ipconfig, ping, arp, and tracert, to Troubleshoot Connectivity
69. Using basic Linux troubleshooting commands
70. IPv6 Troubleshooting
71. Matching Wireless Standards and Terminology
72. Reordering Troubleshooting Steps
73. Using NSLookup for DNS Troubleshooting
74. DNS Troubleshooting Simulation
75. Exploring Troubleshooting using PowerShell
76. Using tracert to Troubleshoot Connectivity
77. Using the route print Command
78. Using netstat to Troubleshoot Connectivity
CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Hands-on Lab Simulator Minimum System Requirements:
Windows: Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8.1; Intel Pentium III or faster; 512 MB RAM (1GB recommended); 1.5 GB hard disk space; 32-bit color depth at 1024x768 resolution
Mac: Apple macOS 12, 11, and 10.15; Intel Core Duo 1.83 Ghz or faster; 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended); 1.5 GB hard disk space; 32-bit color depth at 1024x768 resolution
Other applications installed during installation: Adobe AIR 3.8; Captive JRE 6
Companion Website:
The companion website contains more than 500 unique practice exam questions, Network+ Hands-on Lab Simulator software, online practice exercises, Key Term flash cards, exam essentials interactive study guide, and 60 minutes of video training.
Pearson Test Prep online system requirements:
Browsers: latest versions of Chrome, Safari, and Edge; Devices: Desktop and laptop computers, tablets running on Android and iOS, smartphones with a minimum screen size of 4.7". Internet access required.
Pearson Test Prep offline system requirements:
Windows 10, Windows 8.1; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 Client; Pentium-class 1 GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB disk space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam; access to the Internet to register and download exam databases
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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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