Cloud Admin Professional (Network+/Cloud+)

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On this accelerated 7-day CompTIA Cloud Admin Professional (CCAP) course, you'll learn how to configure, manage and troubleshoot common wired and wireless networks. You'll then get the skills you need to implement, maintain, and deliver cloud technologies and infrastructures.

Immersing you in the curriculum through our unique Lecture | Lab | Review learning methodology, you'll get a minimum of 12 hours quality training per day.

Combining theory and practice from official CompTIA Network+ and Cloud+ curricula, your expert instructor will take you through the four key areas of networking:

• Network architecture
• Network operations
• Network security
• Troubleshooting

As well as networking, you'll also understand the aspects of IT security and industry best practices related to cloud implementations and virtualization:

• Cloud concepts and models
• Virtualisation
• Cloud infrastructure
• Resource management
• Security
• Systems management
• Business continuity in the cloud

Train at twice the speed on this official CompTIA course

Firebrand is an Authorised CompTIA Platinum Partner. This means you'll get access to experienced instructors and up-to-date course material, officially approved by CompTIA.

During the course, you'll prepare for and sit the following CompTIA Network+ and Cloud+ exams, covered by your Certification Guarantee.

• Exam N10-006
• Exam CV0-001

Upon successful completion of all exams, you will achieve the Network+ and Cloud+ credentials as well as the aligned CCAP Stackable Certifcation - proving your skills as a Cloud Admin Professional.

Network+

Network architecture

• Explain the functions and applications of various network devices
• Compare and contrast the use of networking services and applications
• Install and configure the following networking services/applications
• Explain the characteristics and benefits of various WAN technologies
• Install and properly terminate various cable types and connectors using appropriate tools
• Differentiate between common network topologies
• Differentiate between network infrastructure implementations
• Given a scenario, implement and configure the appropriate addressing schema
• Explain the basics of routing concepts and protocols
• Identify the basics elements of unified communication technologies
• Compare and contrast technologies that support cloud and virtualisation
• Given a set of requirements, implement a basic network

Network operations

• Use appropriate monitoring tools
• Analyse metrics and reports from monitoring and tracking performance tools
• Use appropriate resources to support configuration management
• Explain the importance of implementing network segmentation
• Install and apply patches and updates
• Configure a switch using proper features
• Install and configure wireless LAN infrastructure and implement the appropriate technologies in support of wireless capable devices

Network security

• Compare and contrast risk related concepts
• Compare and contrast common network vulnerabilities and threats
• Implement network hardening techniques
• Compare and contrast physical security controls
• Install and configure a basic firewall
• Explain the purpose of various network access control models
• Summarise basic forensic concepts

Troubleshooting

• Implement network troubleshooting methodology
• Analyse and interpret the output of troubleshooting tools
• Common troubleshooting issues:
• Wireless
• Copper cable
• Fibre cable
• Network
• Security
• WAN

Industry standards, practices, and network theory

• Analyse a scenario and determine the corresponding OSI layer
• Explain the basics of network theory and concepts
• Deploy the appropriate wireless standard
• Deploy the appropriate wired connectivity standard
• Implement the appropriate policies or procedures
• Summarise safety practices
• Install and configure equipment in the appropriate location using best practices
• Explain the basics of change management procedures
• Compare and contrast ports and protocols
• Configure and apply the appropriate ports and protocols

Cloud+

1.0 Cloud Concepts and Models

• Compare and contrast cloud services.
• Compare and contrast cloud delivery models and services.
• Summarise cloud characteristics and terms.
• Explain object storage concepts.

2.0 Virtualisation

• Explain the differences between hypervisor types.
• Install, configure, and manage virtual machines and devices.
• Given a scenario, perform virtual resource migration.
• Explain the benefits of virtualisation in a cloud environment.
• Compare and contrast virtual components used to construct a cloud environment.

3.0 Infrastructure

• Compare and contrast various storage technologies.
• Explain storage configuration concepts.
• Execute storage provisioning.
• Given a scenario, implement appropriate network configurations.
• Explain the importance of network optimisation.
• Given a scenario, troubleshoot basic network connectivity issues.
• Explain common network protocols, ports, and topologies.
• Explain common hardware resources and features used to enable virtual environments.

4.0 Network Management

• Given a scenario, implement and use proper resource monitoring techniques.
• Given a scenario, appropriately allocate physical (host) resources using best practices.
• Given a scenario, appropriately allocate virtual (guest) resources using best practices.
• Given a scenario, use appropriate tools for remote access.

5.0 Security

• Explain network security concepts, tools, and best practices.
• Explain storage security concepts, methods, and best practices.
• Compare contrast different encryption technologies and methods.
• Identify access control methods.
• Implement guest and host hardening techniques.

6.0 Systems Management

• Explain policies and procedures as they relate to a cloud environment.
• Given a scenario, diagnose, remediate and optimise physical host performance.
• Explain common performance concepts as they relate to the host and the guest.
• Implement appropriate testing techniques when deploying cloud services.

7.0 Business Continuity in the Cloud

• Compare and contrast disaster recovery methods and concepts.
• Deploy solutions to meet availability requirements.

You'll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

• CompTIA Network+ (Exam N10-006)
• Number of questions: Maximum of 90 questions
• Type of questions: Multiple choice, drag and drops and performance-based
• Exam duration: 90 Minutes
• Passing score: 720 (on a scale of 100-900)
• Languages: English, Japanese and German

• CompTIA Cloud+ (Exam CV0-001)
• Number of questions: Maximum of 100 questions
• Type of questions: Multiple choice
• Exam duration: 90 Minutes
• Passing score: 720 (on a scale of 100-900)
• Languages: English

In addition to official course material and exams, you’ll receive:

• CompTIA A+ Complete Review Guide Exams 220-901 and 220-902 (ISBN: 978-1-1191-3789-4)
• CompTIA Network+ Review Guide: Exam N10-007, 4th Edition (ISBN: 978-1-1194-3230-2)

Before attending this accelerated course, CompTIA recommends you have:

• CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent knowledge
• 9-12 months of networking experience

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two training options. Choose between residential classroom-based and online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am–5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand, you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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