HM-CPMT1352.AE1

Networking Essentials

Practice in 59 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
9 Interactive Lessons and 148 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
524 Practice Test Questions

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59 Hands-On LiveLabs

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9Interactive Lessons

148Topics

59LiveLab

524Practice Test Questions

163Videos

325Flashcards

325Glossary of terms

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Lessons

9 Interactive Lessons · 148 topics

01 Introduction

02 Networking Basics, Connectors, Ethernet, Devices 20 topics · 13 LiveLab

First Things First: What's a Network?
Physical Network Topologies
Topology Selection, Backbones, and Segments
Internetworking Models
The OSI Reference Model
Introduction to Encapsulation
Modulation Techniques
Physical Media
Cable Properties
Wiring Standards
Installing Wiring Distributions
Network Basics
Ethernet Basics
Ethernet at the Data Link Layer
Ethernet at the Physical Layer
Ethernet over Other Standards (IEEE 1905.1-2013)
Common Network Connectivity Devices
Other Specialized Devices
Networked Devices
Planning and Implementing a Basic SOHO Network Using Network Segmentation

13 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

03 Internet Protocol 9 topics · 12 LiveLab

Introducing TCP/IP
Data Encapsulation
IP Terminology
The Hierarchical IP Addressing Scheme
IPv4 Address Types
Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)
Subnetting Basics
Troubleshooting IP Addressing
Introduction to Network Address Translation (NAT)

12 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

04 IP Routing and Protocols, and Virtual LANs 16 topics · 8 LiveLab

Routing Basics
The IP Routing Process
Testing Your IP Routing Understanding
Static and Dynamic Routing
Routing Protocol Basics
Distance-Vector Routing Protocols
Link-State Routing Protocols
High Availability
Advanced IPv6 Concepts
IPv6 Routing Protocols
Networking Before Layer 2 Switching
Switching Services
Spanning Tree Protocol
Virtual LANs
VLAN Trunking Protocol
Two Additional Advanced Features of Switches

8 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

05 Wireless networks, Sensors, Documents, High Availability and Disaster Recovery 32 topics · 10 LiveLab

Introduction to Wireless Technology
Cellular Technologies
The 802.11 Standards (Regulatory Impacts)
Comparing 802.11 Standards
Wireless Network Components
Installing a Wireless Network
Site Survey
Wireless Security
Performance Metrics/Sensors
SNMP
Network Device Logs
Interface Statistics/Status
Interface Errors or Alerts
Environmental Factors and Sensors
Baselines
NetFlow Data
Uptime/Downtime
Plans and Procedures
Hardening and Security Policies
Common Documentation
Common Agreements
Load Balancing
Multipathing
Network Interface Card (NIC) Teaming
Redundant Hardware/Clusters
Facilities and Infrastructure Support
Redundancy and High Availability (HA) Concepts
Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)
Recovery Time Objective (RTO)
Recovery Point Objective (RPO)
Network Device Backup/Restore

10 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

06 Security Concepts, Attacks, and Network Hardening Techniques 15 topics · 10 LiveLab

Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA)
Threats
Vulnerabilities
Least Privilege
Role-Based Access
Zero Trust
Defense in Depth
Authentication Methods
Security Risk Assessments
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Technology-Based Attacks
Human and Environmental
Best Practices
Wireless Security
IoT Access Considerations

10 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

07 Remote Access & Physical Security, Cloud, Network Availability 31 topics · 2 LiveLab

Site-to-Site VPN
Client-to-Site VPN
Remote Desktop Connection
Remote Desktop Gateway
SSH
Virtual Network Computing (VNC)
Virtual Desktop
Authentication and Authorization Considerations
In-Band vs. Out-of-Band Management
Detection Methods
Prevention Methods
Asset Disposal
Data Center Network Architectures
Software-Defined Networking
Traffic Flows
Branch Office vs. On-premises Data Center vs. Colocation
Cloud Computing and Its Effect on the Enterprise Network
Overview of Network Programmability in Enterprise Network
Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
Managing Network Documentation
Network Monitoring
Network Optimization
Performance Metrics/Sensors
Network Metrics
Network Device Logs
Interface Statistics/Status
Interface Errors
Baseline
NetFlow
Uptime
Downtime

2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

08 Cable Connectivity Issues, Troubleshooting, and Software Tools 21 topics · 4 LiveLab

Identifying Hardware Tools
Narrowing Down the Problem
Troubleshooting Steps
Troubleshooting Tips
Software Tools
Using traceroute
Using ipconfig, ifconfig, and ip
Using the iptables Utility
Using the ping Utility
Using the Address Resolution Protocol
Using the arp Utility
Using the nslookup Utility
Resolving Names with the Hosts File
Using the Mtr Command (pathping)
Using the Nmap Utility
Using the route Command
Using the nbtstat Utility
Using the netstat Utility
Using tcpdump
Using the File Transfer Protocol
Using the Telnet Utility

4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

09 Appendix A: Subnetting Class A 4 topics

Subnetting Practice Examples: Class A Addresses
Subnetting in Your Head: Class A Addresses
Written Lab 1
Written Lab 2

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59 LiveLabs

Identifying Clients and Servers
Connecting Devices in a Peer- To- Peer Architecture
Connecting Devices in Bus Topology
Preparing a Temporary Server for the Network or Internet Connection
Preparing a Temporary Server for the Network or Internet Connection
Connecting a New Workstation to the Internet

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