Network+

Network+
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Network+ is a CompTIA computer networking certification that includes computer network concepts, installation and configuration, media and topologies, management, and security.

This resource features a combination of Wikipedia readings, YouTube videos, and hands-on learning activities as a study guide to prepare for CompTIA Network+ Certification.

Learners would be best served by first approaching introductory computer and computer support concepts.

See list of all objectives . For each domain:

Wikiversity Development Stages
Sparse resource	Developing resource	Maturing resource	Developed resource	Comprehensive resource

1. Networking Concepts
2. Network Implementation
3. Network Operations
4. Network Security
5. Network Troubleshooting

Also see list of acronyms and technologies .

Exam description:

The CompTIA Network+ certification verifies that the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to:

• Establish network connectivity by deploying wired and wireless devices.
• Understand and maintain network documentation.
• Understand the purpose of network services.
• Understand basic datacenter, cloud and virtual networking concepts.
• Monitor network activity, identifying performance and availability issues.
• Implement network hardening techniques.
• Manage, configure, and troubleshoot network infrastructure.

Number of questions: Maximum of 90

Length of test: 90 minutes

Passing score: 720 (on 100-900 scale)

Recommended experience:

CompTIA A+ certification and a minimum of 9-12 months of hands-on experience working in a junior network administrator/network support technician job role.

Exam code: N10-009

Languages: English, Japanese, German, Spanish, (Portuguese to follow)

• Computer Skills
• Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³)
• Exam 98-366: Networking Fundamentals
• Computer Networks
• Internet Protocol Analysis
• Network Administration

Wikibooks has a book on the topic of Network Plus Certification.

• IT Fundamentals
• A+ Certification
• Security+ Certification

• Cybrary: CompTIA N10-009 Network+ Course
• Professor Messer’s CompTIA N10-009 Network+ Training Course

• CompTIA: Network+ Certification Exam Objectives - Exam N10-009

• Todd Lammle; Jon Buhagiar (May 7, 2024). CompTIA Network+ Study Guide: Exam N10-009 (6 ed.). Sybex. ISBN 1394235607. 

• Emmett Dulaney (September 9, 2024). CompTIA Network+ N10-009 Exam Cram (8 ed.). Pearson IT Certification. ISBN 0135340837. 

Subject classification: this is an information technology resource.

Educational level: this is a tertiary (university) resource.