CompTIA - Network Infrastructure Professional (Network+/Server+)

Curriculum

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

Server+

Managing server hardware

• Server components
• Server power
• Server cooling
• Asset management

Installing a server

• Prepare an installation plan
• Prepare the server hardware
• Set up the server hardware
• Install an operating system

Configuring networking

• Manage network cabling
• Configure network interface cards
• Implement IP addressing and network infrastructure services

Creating a virtual environment

• Create virtual servers
• Create virtual switches

Performing basic server configuration

• Configure local server properties
• Configure server roles
• Set up ip addressing service roles

Administering the server

• Update the server
• Server administration access and control methods
• Create service level agreements
• Monitor server performance

Implementing storage solutions

• Perform capacity planning
• Deploy primary storage devices
• Storage technologies
• Configure raid

Securing the server

• Configure firewalls
• Configure security protocols
• Implement intrusion detection systems
• Implement logical access control methods
• Implement data security methods
• Apply server hardening techniques
• Implement physical security
• Create virtual networks

Planning and testing disaster recovery

• Implement environmental controls
• Manage documentation for the server and the network
• Create a disaster recovery plan
• Perform backup and restoration

Troubleshooting server issues

• Troubleshoot theory and methods
• Troubleshoot hardware issues
• Troubleshoot software issues
• Troubleshoot networking issues
• Troubleshoot storage issues
• Troubleshoot security issues