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CIS 2043 - Introduction to Networking

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23 Interactive Lessons · 187 topics

01 Introduction 9 topics

What Is the Network+ Certification?
Why Become Network+ Certified?
How to Become Network+ Certified
Tips for Taking the Network+ Exam
Who Should Read This Course?
What Does This Course Cover?
How to Use This Course
N10-009 Exam Objectives
Objective Map

02 Introduction to Networks 6 topics · 5 LiveLab

First Things First: What's a Network?
Physical Network Topologies
Topology Selection, Backbones, and Segments
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5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

03 The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model 6 topics

Internetworking Models
Introduction to Encapsulation
Modulation Techniques
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04 Networking Connectors and Wiring Standards 7 topics · 3 LiveLab

Physical Media
Cable Properties
Wiring Standards
Installing Wiring Distributions
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3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

05 The Current Ethernet Specifications 8 topics · 4 LiveLab

Network Basics
Ethernet Basics
Ethernet at the Data Link Layer
Ethernet at the Physical Layer
Ethernet over Other Standards (IEEE 1905.1-2013)
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4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

06 Networking Devices 7 topics · 22 LiveLab

Common Network Connectivity Devices
Other Specialized Devices
Networked Devices
Planning and Implementing a Basic SOHO Network Using Network Segmentation
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22 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

07 Introduction to the Internet Protocol 5 topics · 11 LiveLab

Introducing TCP/IP
Data Encapsulation
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11 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

08 IP Addressing 7 topics · 5 LiveLab

IP Terminology
The Hierarchical IP Addressing Scheme
IPv4 Address Types
Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)
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5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

09 IP Subnetting, Troubleshooting IP, and Introduction to NAT 6 topics · 2 LiveLab

Subnetting Basics
Troubleshooting IP Addressing
Introduction to Network Address Translation (NAT)
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2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

10 Introduction to IP Routing 7 topics · 1 LiveLab

Routing Basics
The IP Routing Process
Testing Your IP Routing Understanding
Static and Dynamic Routing
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1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

11 Routing Protocols 9 topics · 4 LiveLab

Routing Protocol Basics
Distance-Vector Routing Protocols
Link-State Routing Protocols
High Available Routes
Advanced IPv6 Concepts
IPv6 Routing Protocols
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4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

12 Switching and Virtual LANs 9 topics · 13 LiveLab

Networking Before Layer 2 Switching
Switching Services
Spanning Tree Protocol
Virtual LANs
VLAN Trunking Protocol
Advanced Features of Switches
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13 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

13 Wireless Networking 11 topics · 3 LiveLab

Introduction to Wireless Technology
Cellular Technologies
The 802.11 Standards (Regulatory Impacts)
Comparing 802.11 Standards
Wireless Network Components
Installing a Wireless Network
Site Survey
Wireless Security
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3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

14 Remote Network Access 10 topics · 2 LiveLab

Site-to-Site VPN
Client-to-Site VPN
Remote Desktop Connection
Virtual Network Computing
Connection Methods
Jump Box/Host
In-Band vs. Out-of-Band Management
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2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

15 Using Statistics and Sensors to Ensure Network Availability 9 topics · 4 LiveLab

Performance Monitoring/Metrics/Sensors
SNMP
Application Programming Interface Integration
Protocol Analyzer/Packet Capture
Flow Data
Log Aggregation
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4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

16 Organizational Documents and Policies 8 topics · 3 LiveLab

Plans and Procedures
Hardening and Security Policies
Common Documentation
IP Address Management
Common Agreements
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3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

17 High Availability and Disaster Recovery 11 topics · 6 LiveLab

Load Balancing
Multipathing
Network Interface Card (NIC) Teaming
Redundant Hardware/Clusters
Facilities and Infrastructure Support
Redundancy and High Availability Concepts
Backups
Testing
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6 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

18 Data Center Architecture and Cloud Concepts 9 topics · 7 LiveLab

Cloud Computing
Infrastructure as Code
Software-Defined Networking
Virtual Extensible Local Area Network
Zero Trust Architecture
Secure Access Secure Edge/Security Service Edge
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7 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

19 Network Troubleshooting Methodology 6 topics · 2 LiveLab

Narrowing Down the Problem
Troubleshooting Steps
Troubleshooting Tips
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2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

20 Network Software Tools and Commands 21 topics · 8 LiveLab

Software Tools
Using traceroute
Using ipconfig, ifconfig, and ip
Using the ifconfig Utility
Using the ip Utility
Using the iptables Utility
Using the ping Utility
The Address Resolution Protocol
Using the arp Utility
Using the nslookup Utility
Resolving Names with the Hosts File
Using the mtr Command (pathping)
Using the Nmap Utility
Using the route Command
Using the netstat Utility
Using tcpdump
Basic Networking Device Commands
Hardware Tools
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8 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

21 Network Security Concepts 6 topics · 6 LiveLab

Common Security Terminology
AAA Model
Regulatory Compliance
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6 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

22 Common Types of Attacks 8 topics · 11 LiveLab

Technology-Based Attacks
Human and Environmental
Hardening Security
Implementing Network Segmentation
Physical Security Concepts
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11 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

23 Appendix A: Subnetting Class A 2 topics

Subnetting Practice Examples: Class A Addresses
Subnetting in Your Head: Class A Addresses

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122 LiveLabs

Exploring a Single Location in a Lab
Connecting Devices in a Peer-To-Peer Architecture
Configuring an iSCSI Target and Initiator
Connecting Devices in a Mesh Topology
Creating a Bus Topology
Connecting Patch Panel Cables

Connecting Fiber Optic Cables
Establishing an Internet Connection Between Two Switches Using a Media Converter
Configuring the Speed and Duplex Settings of a Network Interface
Configuring NIC Teaming
Connecting to an Ethernet Network
Reconnecting to an Ethernet Network
Mounting and Stacking Switches in a Server Rack
Connecting Systems to the Internet Through a Firewall Router
Implementing Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Configuring a Firewall
Configuring DHCP on a Router
Creating an ALB in AWS
Configuring a Router
Configuring Autonomous Access Points
Connecting to a VoIP
Connecting to a Cable Modem
Configuring a DNS Server
Configuring Zone Transfers
Connecting to a DSL Network
Configuring a Basic Switch
Viewing and Creating a Record Type
Examining DNS Entries
Configuring a Proxy Server
Providing Remote Internet Access Using Analog Modem
Configuring Multi-stratum NTP
Creating a Demilitarized Zone
Powering a VoIP Phone Using PoE Injector
Implementing a SOHO Network
Viewing the IPv4 Header
Understanding ICMP
Understanding HTTP/HTTPS
Analyzing the Structure of TCP and UDP Segments
Using the ping and tracert Commands
Exploiting SMTP
Examining Port Numbers
Configuring an SSH Server on a Linux System
Connecting to a Remote Computer Using the Remote Desktop Connection
Configuring IPSec
Configuring GRE Tunnels
Exploring APIPA and Loopback Addresses
Configuring an IPv4 Address
Configuring an IPv6 Address
Configuring Stateless and Stateful DHCPv6
Configuring SLAAC
Configuring an IP Address in Linux
Configuring Network Address Translation
Configuring Static Routing
Configuring BGP
Configuring EIGRP
Configuring OSPF
Configuring IPv6 on a Router
Viewing the Default Status of the Interfaces on a Switch
Configuring a Loop Guard on a Switch Port
Observing the STP Modes
Investigating STP Loop Prevention
Configuring a BPDU Guard on a Switch Port
Configuring PortFast and Rapid Spanning Tree
Configuring an Access Port
Creating a VLAN and Placing a Switch Port into It
Configuring DHCP Snooping
Configuring Speed, Duplex, and Description on a Switch
Configuring VLAN and Trunking
Configuring EtherChannel
Enabling Jumbo Frame Support
Creating a Home Wireless Network
Working with a Mobile Hotspot
Connecting an iPhone to a Laptop via Bluetooth
Creating a Site-to-Site VPN Connection
Configuring a VPN Connection on an iPad
Using a Visual Fault Locator
Monitoring the System's Performance Using Performance Monitor
Viewing and Exporting Event Logs
Configuring Syslog and Observing the Log Settings
Setting Up a Password Policy
Strengthening iPad Security
Installing the IPAM Feature
Creating Redundant Storage
Configuring HSRP
Backing Up Files
Creating a Restore Point
Restoring Files
Creating a Local Backup
Creating a VPN Connection
Creating a Virtual Switch
Creating a VPC in AWS
Creating a Virtual Network in Azure
Creating a Network Firewall in AWS
Creating a NAT Gateway
Creating a VPC Network
Troubleshooting IP Addressing Issues
Troubleshooting Switching Issues
Using the Protocol Analyzer Tool
Generating and Examining the ARP Packets
Understanding Networking and Network Diagnostics Command Line Tools
Using Command Line Tools
Using Networking Device Commands
Testing an RJ-45 Cable Using a Cable Tester
Using a Network Tap
Providing Cooling and Ventilation to a Motherboard
Examining a Self-Signed Certificate
Examining PKI Certificates
Adding a Digital Certificate
Creating Asymmetric Key Pairs
Understanding Symmetric Encryption
Configuring the RADIUS Server
Spoofing a MAC Address
Defending Against IP Spoofing
Simulating a DoS Attack
Performing ARP Spoofing
Using Anti-phishing Tools
Using the SET Tool
Creating a Network ACL
Cracking Passwords Using Cain and Abel
Disabling Unnecessary Services in Windows
Using Honeypot
Implementing Physical Security

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