What is Network Administration?
Potential Credential:
CompTIA Network+
EXAM CODE N10-008
CompTIA Network+ helps take your IT infrastructure to the next level, covering troubleshooting, configuring and managing networks.
Jobs You Can Land With CompTIA Network+
Solution Architect Tier II IT Support Technician IT Support Manager Network Administrator Server Administrator Business Analyst Systems Engineer Network Engineer
So...What are We Gonna Learn?
Network Administration I: This course is based on industry-validated skill standards. Topics include operating systems, networking, Windows server administration, and security. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced.
Network Administration II: This course is based on industry-validated skill standards. Topics of this course include networking security, administrator responsibilities, and documentation of work-based experiences. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced.
What Skills Will You Learn?
- Networking Fundamentals
- Explain basic networking concepts including network services, physical connections, topologies and architecture, and cloud connectivity
- Network Implementations
- Explain routing technologies and networking devices; deploy ethernet solutions and configure wireless technologies
- Network Operations
- Monitor and optimize networks to ensure business continuity
- Network Security
- Explain security concepts and network attacks in order to harden networks against threats
- Network Troubleshooting
- Troubleshoot common cable, connectivity and software issues related to networking
Organizations That Recommend or Require Network+
Exam Details
Exam Codes | N10-008 |
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Launch Date | September 15, 2021 |
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, basic data center, 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 questions |
Type of Questions | Multiple choice and performance-based |
Length of Test | 90 Minutes |
Passing Score | 720 (on a scale of 100-900) |
Recommended Experience | CompTIA A+ Certification and a minimum of 9 to 12 months of hands-on experience working in a junior network administrator/network support technician job role |
Languages | English, German, Portuguese and Spanish |
Retirement | Generally three years after launch |
Testing Provider | Pearson VUE |
Testing Centers | Testing Centers |
Online Testing | Online Testing |
Price | $358 USD (See all pricing) |