CompTIA Network+ N10-007 Cert Guide, Deluxe Edition contains proven study features that enable you to succeed on the exam the first time. Expert instructor Anthony Sequeira shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improves both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills, essential for successful completion of the performance-based testing items on the exam. This complete, CompTIA-approved study package includes the following:

• A test-preparation routine proven to help you pass the exam approved by CompTIA
• Clearly defined chapter learning objectives covering all N10-007 exam topics
• Chapter-ending review questions and exam preparation exercises, which help you drill on key concepts youmust know thoroughly
• The powerful Pearson Test Prep practice test software, complete with hundreds of well-reviewed, exam-realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reports
• More than 60 minutes of video mentoring
• 40 performance-based practice question exercises to help you prepare for the hands-on exam questions
• A final preparation chapter, which guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test-taking strategies
• An interactive, exam essentials appendix that quickly recaps all major chapter topics for easy reference
• A key terms Glossary in both print and on the companion website, which acts as an interactive flash-card application
• Study plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time

This Deluxe Edition also includes two special features:

• A free copy of the CompTIA Network+ N10-007 Cert Guide Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test. This package provides you access to three eBook files (PDF, EPUB, and Mobi/Kindle format), more than 400 exam-realistic practice test questions, and links from all the questions to the specific sections in the PDF eBook file for detailed explanations and review.
• A free copy of the CompTIA Network+ N10-007 Hands-on Lab Simulator, including 75 hands-on practice labs covering real-world network configuration scenarios in Windows GUI and Cisco router and switch CLI environments, hardware activities, network design exercises, and technology mapping tasks.

Well regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, challenging review questions and exercises, video instruction, and hands-on labs, this authorized study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that ensure your exam success.

Pearson Test Prep online system requirements:

Browsers: Chrome version 40 and above; Firefox version 35 and above; Safari version 7; Internet Explorer 10, 11; Microsoft Edge; Opera. Devices: Desktop and laptop computers, tablets running on Android and iOS, smartphones with a minimum screen size of 4.7". Internet access required.

Pearson Test Prep offline system requirements:

Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 Client; Pentium-class 1 GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB disk space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam; access to the Internet to register and download exam databases

In addition to the wealth of content and exam preparation exercises, this edition includes a series of free hands-on exercises to help you master several real-world configuration and troubleshooting activities. These exercises can be performed on the CompTIA Network+ N10-007 Hands-on Lab Simulator software included free on the companion website that accompanies this book. This software, which simulates the experience of configuring real operating systems and network devices, contains the following 75 free lab exercises:

1. Network Topologies

2. Matching Well-Known Port Numbers

3. TCP/IP Protocols and Their Functions

4. DHCP Technology

5. Network Application Protocols

6. OSI Model Layer and Network Devices

7. OSI Model Layer Functions

8. Application Layer Network Server Descriptions

9. Create a Straight Cable and Test It

10. Create a Crossover Cable

11. Create a Console Cable

12. Contrast Virtualization Technologies and Services

13. Using ARP to Discover a MAC Address

14. Details of DHCP Client Address Configuration Process

15. Configuring Static Hostname Resolution on a Workstation

16. Workstation Virtualization

17. Connect to Switch Console Port using PuTTY

18. Connect to a Switch and Reconfigure the Hostname and Password

19. Switch Management via Telnet

20. Configuring Port Security

21. IPv4 Address Types

22. IPv6 Addressing Terminology

23. IPv6 Address Placement

24. Folder Sharing and Security

25. Using Encrypting File System (EFS) to Encrypt Data Files

26. Truncating IPv6 Addresses

27. Intermediate IPv4 Addressing Practice

28. Configuring a Client Network Adapter with an IPv4 Address

29. Configuring a Network Adapter with an IPv6 Address

30. Using ipconfig to Discover Network Settings

31. Switching Terminology

32. Configure an IP Address on a Switch with a Default Gateway

33. Configuring an Ethernet Interface on a Router

34. Connecting Two Routers to Each Other

35. Configuring Small Office/residential Router-Network User Security Settings

36. Connecting to the Router’s Console Port

37. Verifying a Router-to-Router Connection with Cisco Discovery Protocol

38. Static and Default Routing

39. Configuring Dynamic Routing

40. Reading a Routing Table

41. Using the route print Command

42. Configuring a VPN client

43. Matching Wireless Standards and Terminology

44. Wireless Security Terminology

45. Wireless Antenna Placement

46. Manually Configuring Wireless Signals on a Small Office/Residential Router

47. Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity

48. WAN Terminology

49. Internet of Things

50. Network Cabling

51. Cryptographic Terminology

52. Identifying Network Performance Terminology

53. Using ipconfig, ping, arp, and tracert Together to Troubleshoot Connectivity

54. Using netstat to Troubleshoot Connectivity

55. Using Basic Linux Troubleshooting Commands

56. Creating Network Users on a Domain Controller

57. Security Terminology and Descriptions

58. Network Vulnerabilities–The Hacker and Network Admin Perspectives

59. Secure Protocols Versus Unsecure Protocols

60. Types of Network Threats and Attacks

61. Security Appliance Terminology and Methods

62. Identifying Troubleshooting Commands to Use for Various Tasks

63. Reordering Troubleshooting Steps

64. Identify Common Cat5 Wiring Problems

65. Matching Command Output to Commands

66. Verify a Data Link Connection from a Computer to a Network

67. Using Extended ping (Command Switches) to Troubleshoot Connectivity

68. Troubleshooting Practice

69. Using NSLookup for DNS Troubleshooting

70. Using ping to Troubleshoot Connectivity

71. DNS Troubleshooting Simulation

72. Using tracert to Troubleshoot Connectivity

73. Exploring troubleshooting using PowerShell

74. Troubleshooting VLAN problems

75. Exploring the Cloud

CompTIA Network+ N10-007 Hands-on Lab Simulator Minimum System Requirements:

Windows: Microsoft Windows 10 (32-bit/64-bit, all versions), Windows 8.1 (32-bit/64-bit, x86 processors only, all versions), Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit, all versions) with SP1; Intel Pentium III or faster; 512 MB RAM (1GB recommended); 1.5 GB hard disk space; 32-bit color depth at 1024x768 resolution Mac: Apple macOS 10.13, 10.12, 10.11, 10.10; Intel Core Duo 1.83 Ghz or faster; 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended); 1.5 GB hard disk space; 32-bit color depth at 1024x768 resolution Other applications installed during installation: Adobe AIR 3.8; Captive JRE 

Well regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, challenging review questions and exercises, video instruction, and hands-on labs, this authorized study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that ensure your exam success.