CompTIA Network+ N10-006 Self-Study Online Labs

Description

The CompTIA Network+ N10-006 Self-Study Online Labs gives you access to a real networking environment including Routers, Switches and Microsoft Windows devices that enable you to gain hands on skills in networking concepts and technologies

By completing the lab tasks you will improve your practical skills in installing, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting a variety of networking technologies including Microsoft DHCP services, creating and installing virtual machines, understanding how SaaS works, and troubleshooting internet connection and DNS settings. Becoming proficient in these tasks will also help you understand the objectives and competencies required by the CompTIA Network+ exam.

Using the devices in your Self-Study Online Labs you will be able to carry out the detailed tasks defined within the lab portal or simply use it as a sandbox environment to implement your own scenarios. One of the key benefits to the Self-Study Online Labs service is the ability to test and configure different options in a safe working environment. You are actively encouraged to push the boundaries, if something does go wrong you can simply reset your devices and start again. Learning from your mistakes is a highly valuable exercise in developing your skills.

The following topics are covered in our CompTIA Network+ N10-006 Self-Study Online Labs and may have some introductory content.

• Understand Network Protocols – ARP and ICMP Introduction • Troubleshooting ICMP related issues • Understand How ARP Works • Summary
• Understand Network Protocols – HTTP, HTTPS, NetBIOS, TCP, UDP Introduction • Verifying Port 80 for HTTP • Verifying Port 443 for HTTPS • Verify Port 139 for NetBIOS • Understanding TCP and UDP • Using a Port Scanner • Summary
• Install and Configure DHCP and DNS Servers Introduction • Installing and Configuring DHCP • Installing and Configuring DNS • Summary
• Configure E-mail Client Protocols Introduction • Install and Configure Windows Live Mail • Summary
• Understand Network Protocols – FTP, SNMP, Telnet, SMB, RDP, SSH Introduction • Configuring Port 21 for FTP • Configuring Port 161 for SNMP • Configuring Port 23 for Telnet • Configuring Port 445 for SMB • Configuring Port 3389 for RDP • Using VNC and SSH • Summary
• Creating and Installing Virtual Machines using Hyper-V Introduction • Install a Windows 8.1 Virtual Machine • Summary
• Understand How Software as a Service (SaaS) Works Introduction • Using OneDrive for Document Storage • Using OneDrive for Document Sharing • Summary
• Configuring VPN Servers Part 1 Introduction • Install VPN Server • Configure VPN Server Properties • Using PPTP • Using L2TP • Summary
• Configuring VPN Servers Part 2 Introduction • Install VPN Server • Set up VPN Server Properties • Configure SSTP • Prepare SSTP VPN Client • Summary
• Troubleshooting Internet Connection and DNS Settings Introduction • Troubleshoot Internet connectivity issues • Troubleshoot Network Connectivity due to DNS settings • Summary
• Understand Common Network Vulnerabilities Introduction • Spoofing a DNS Server • Exploring DNS Server Vulnerabilities • Using an Anti-Phishing Toolbar • Summary
• Using Host-based Firewalls and Network Address Translation Introduction • Configuring Firewall Rules using Windows Firewall • Configuring Firewall Rules using Windows Firewall with Advanced Security • Configuring Firewall Rules using Remote Desktop • Configuring Firewall Rules from the Command Line Interface • Configuring NAT • Configuring Port Forwarding • Summary
• Install and Configure Network-based Anti-Malware Introduction • Activating a Trojan • Deploying Malware Protection • Summary
• Understand How IPSec works Introduction • Internet Protocol Security – IPSec • Summary
• Controlling VPN Access with RADIUS Introduction • Install Network Policy Server – Microsoft RADIUS • Configure VPN Ports • Viewing the NPS Logs • Summary
• Assess Network Vulnerabilities and Threats using MBSA Introduction • Using MBSA to Detect System Vulnerabilities • Summary
• Assessing Network Threats and Vulnerabilities using OpenVAS Introduction • Configuring OpenVAS • Summary
• Install and Configure Network Load Balancing Introduction • Installing Network Load Balancing Nodes • Configuring a New NLB Cluster • Adding a Secondary Node to an NLB Cluster • Examining the working of an NLB cluster • Configuring and validating port rules for NLB cluster • Summary
• Install OS Updates and Configure Security Policy Introduction • Configure and Run Windows Update • Configure Network Security Policy • Summary
• Understanding Shared Storage using iSCSI Introduction • Install and Configure Shared Storage using iSCSI • Summary
• Configure IPv4, IPv6 Addressing and Routing Introduction • Configure the Network to use an ISATAP Router • Setup Network Connectivity between IPv4 and IPv6 devices • Static Routing • Dynamic Routing • Summary
• Understand Backup and Restore Introduction • Windows File History and System Image Backup • Using Windows Server Backup • Summary
• Detecting System Bottlenecks and Log Management Introduction • Monitor System Performance • Detecting System Bottlenecks • Summary
• Troubleshoot Network Connectivity with TCPIP Utilities Introduction • Using Ipconfig • Using Tracert • Using Netstat • Using Nslookup • Using Pathping • Using Arp • Using Ping • Using Nbtstat • Summary
• Understanding SNMP Introduction • Installing the Monitoring Software • Installing and Configuring SNMP • Performing a Network Inventory • Summary
• Configuring Advanced Network Security Policy Introduction • Disabling Unnecessary Services • Protecting Management Interfaces and Applications • Renaming Unnecessary Accounts for Security • Summary
• Understanding Cryptography Introduction • Cryptography • Summary
• Understanding Windows Domains and Homegroups Introduction • Configure Homegroup Settings • Summary

To ensure you’re well on track and to compliment your learning, we recommend that you also purchase the online learning course below.