NTWRK-EXP.AA1
Network Expert
Learn advanced Network management techniques to design, implement, manage, and troubleshoot complex network infrastructures.
- Practice in 57 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
- 28 Interactive Lessons and 200 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
- 768 Practice Test Questions and 2 Full Length Tests
Beginner Self-paced · 1 year access
57 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
- Real environments
- Auto-graded
- No installation
28Interactive Lessons
200Topics
57LiveLab
768Practice Test Questions
131Videos
325Flashcards
325Glossary of terms
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
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This certification course equips you with the skills required to become an expert network engineer and pass the CompTIA Network+ certification exam on your 1st attempt. The comprehensive course curriculum covers the entire spectrum of networking concepts, from fundamental principles to advanced technologies. With a hands-on learning approach, it focuses on the practical application of theories through Live Lab activities that simulate real-world scenarios. By the end of this Network Expert course, you’ll be familiar with the technical skills and terminologies to get certified and be well-prepared to tackle networking challenges in a professional environment.
- Understanding of the OSI model, it’s seven layers & functions
- Knowledge of Network topologies, their advantages/disadvantages
- Understanding of the physical Layer: network hardware, connectors, and cabling standards
- Ethernet protocols, addressing schemes, and switching technologies
- Expertise in network layer: IP addressing, subnetting, and routing protocols
- Transport Layer: TCP/IP, port numbers, and flow control mechanisms
- Network applications (e.g., HTTP, FTP, SMTP) and protocols
- Wireless Networking: Wi-Fi standards, network design, and security protocols
- Identify and resolve network issues with various troubleshooting techniques
- Use Network automation tools and scripting languages for management
- Knowledge of data center architectures, virtualization, and cloud computing concepts
Key Competencies Covered
Computer Networks
Subnetting
Security Practices
Infrastructure Design
Governing Network Operations
Troubleshooting
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02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
28 Interactive Lessons · 200 topics01 Introduction 2 topics +
- What Is the Network+ Certification?
- What is the Ucertify Network Expert Certification.
02 Introduction to Networks 5 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- First Things First: What's a Network?
- Physical Network Topologies
- Topology Selection, Backbones, and Segments
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
03 The Open Systems Interconnection Specifications 6 topics +
- Internetworking Models
- The OSI Reference Model
- Introduction to Encapsulation
- Modulation Techniques
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
04 Networking Connectors and Wiring Standards 6 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Physical Media
- Cable Properties
- Wiring Standards
- Installing Wiring Distributions
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
05 The Current Ethernet Specifications 7 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Network Basics
- Ethernet Basics
- Ethernet at the Data Link Layer
- Ethernet at the Physical Layer
- Ethernet over Other Standards (IEEE 1905.1-2013)
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
06 Networking Devices 6 topics · 5 LiveLab +
- Common Network Connectivity Devices
- Other Specialized Devices
- Networked Devices
- Planning and Implementing a Basic SOHO Network Using Network Segmentation
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
07 Introduction to the Internet Protocol 4 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Introducing TCP/IP
- Data Encapsulation
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
08 IP Addressing 6 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- IP Terminology
- The Hierarchical IP Addressing Scheme
- IPv4 Address Types
- Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
09 IP Subnetting, Troubleshooting IP, and Introduction to NAT 5 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Subnetting Basics
- Troubleshooting IP Addressing
- Introduction to Network Address Translation (NAT)
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
10 Introduction to IP Routing 6 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Routing Basics
- The IP Routing Process
- Testing Your IP Routing Understanding
- Static and Dynamic Routing
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
11 Routing Protocols 8 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Routing Protocol Basics
- Distance-Vector Routing Protocols
- Link-State Routing Protocols
- High Availability
- Advanced IPv6 Concepts
- IPv6 Routing Protocols
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
12 Switching and Virtual LANs 8 topics · 5 LiveLab +
- Networking Before Layer 2 Switching
- Switching Services
- Spanning Tree Protocol
- Virtual LANs
- VLAN Trunking Protocol
- Two Additional Advanced Features of Switches
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
13 Wireless Networking 10 topics · 3 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
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
14 Using Statistics and Sensors to Ensure Network Availability 11 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Performance Metrics/Sensors
- SNMP
- Network Device Logs
- Interface Statistics/Status
- Interface Errors or Alerts
- Environmental Factors and Sensors
- Baselines
- NetFlow Data
- Uptime/Downtime
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
15 Organizational Documents and Policies 6 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Plans and Procedures
- Hardening and Security Policies
- Common Documentation
- Common Agreements
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
16 High Availability and Disaster Recovery 13 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- 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
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
17 Common Security Concepts 12 topics · 3 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)
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
18 Common Types of Attacks 4 topics · 6 LiveLab +
- Technology-Based Attacks
- Human and Environmental
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
6 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
19 Network Hardening Techniques 4 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Best Practices
- IoT Access Considerations
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
20 Remote Access Security 11 topics · 1 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
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
21 Physical Security 5 topics +
- Detection Methods
- Prevention Methods
- Asset Disposal
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
22 Data Center Architecture and Cloud Concepts 12 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- 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
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
23 Ensuring Network Availability 11 topics +
- Performance Metrics/Sensors
- Network Metrics
- Network Device Logs
- Interface Statistics/Status
- Interface Errors
- Baseline
- NetFlow
- Uptime
- Downtime
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
24 Cable Connectivity Issues and Tools 3 topics +
- Identifying Hardware Tools
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
25 Network Troubleshooting Methodology 5 topics +
- Narrowing Down the Problem
- Troubleshooting Steps
- Troubleshooting Tips
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
26 Network Software Tools and Commands 19 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- 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
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
27 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
28 Appendix B: Videos 1 topics +
- Module 12 - High Availability and Disaster Recovery
Hands-On Labs Our edge
57 LiveLabs- Identifying Clients and Servers
- Connecting Devices in a Peer-To-Peer Architecture
- Connecting Devices in a Bus Topology
- Preparing a Temporary Server for the Network or Internet Connection
- Connecting a Workstation to the Ethernet and Internet
- Configuring Advanced Ethernet Options
- Configuring a DHCP Server
- Creating a Subinterface on a Router and Assigning an IP Address
- Configuring and Displaying Speed, Duplex, and Description on a Switch
- Performing a Proxy Server Operation
- Adding a DNS server
- Displaying a Router’s IP ARP Table
- Displaying the Structure of a TCP Segment
- Displaying the Structure of a UDP Segment
- Understanding the IPv4 Header
- Configuring a Class B IP Address
- Configuring a Class A IP Address
- Configuring a Class C IP Address
- Enabling and Verifying SLAAC on a Router
- Pinging a Host Using a PC
- Configuring a CIDR-Based IP Network
- Configuring Port Address Translation
- Configuring Network Address Translation
- Using the show IP route Command
- Configuring Static Routing
- Configuring GRE Tunnels
- Using the show Command
- Configuring an Access Port
- Identifying the Root Ports and Viewing the STP Information of a Switch
- Creating a VLAN and Viewing its Assignment to Port Mapping
- Configuring and Viewing a Trunk Port Status
- Installing an NIC on a Motherboard of a CPU
- Verifying Whether a Wireless NIC is Configured in a Laptop
- Turning On the Personal Hotspot in an iPhone
- Configuring Syslog and Viewing Settings on a Router
- Viewing the Application, Security, and System Logs
- Viewing Interface Statistics and Status
- Configuring NetFlow
- Creating a Demilitarized Zone
- Configuring a Default Domain Password Policy
- Configuring VRRP
- Setting Up a Honeypot
- Configuring AAA for Device Access Control
- Installing a RADIUS Server
- Performing ARP Spoofing
- Performing a DoS Attack with the SYN Flood
- Cracking Passwords
- Simulating a DoS Attack
- Using OWASP ZAP
- Using Social Engineering Techniques to Plan an Attack
- Configuring DHCP Snooping
- Configuring an SSH Server
- Creating a Virtual Switch
- Part II: Command Line Tools
- Part I: Command Line Tools
- Capturing a Packet Using Wireshark
- Part III: Command Line Tools
Labs run in your browser — nothing to install.
03 / Exam details
Network Expert Details
The Network Expert course offers comprehensive training for professionals seeking expertise in networking technologies and protocols. Covering topics such as routing, switching, network security, and troubleshooting, this course equips individuals with the skills needed to design, implement, and manage robust network infrastructures. Through hands-on labs and simulated hardware environment, participants gain practical experience in configuring network, routers, switches, and firewalls, preparing them for various networking roles in the IT industry.
Questions
45
(per exam)
Duration
90 minutes
(per exam)
Passing Score
700
(on a scale of 1000)
Delivered by
uCertify
(in-person or online)
Question Format
Multiple choice questions
single/multiple choice, performance-based
Practice Tests
768 Practice Questions
(mapped to official exam objectives)
Certification
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04 / FAQs
Questions before you start
What is the Network Expert Course about?+
It is a certification course conducted by uCertify that prepares you to handle real-world networking challenges. You’ll learn about networking concepts and technologies in detail. It also helps you prepare for the prestigious CompTIA Network+ certification exam.
Who should do this course?+
This course is ideal for beginners as well as professionals wanting to learn Networking technologies from the start. IT professionals, students, or network enthusiasts wanting to explore this subject will benefit a lot from this course.
What are the prerequisites for this Network Expert Certification course?+
There are no prerequisites, you can build on your networking skills gradually from scratch.
What are the prerequisites for the ComTIA Network+ exam?+
You should have CompTIA A+ certification and at least 9-12 months of experience in network administration roles.
What is the format of the CompTIA exam?+
There are 90 multiple-choice and performance-based questions that need to be answered in 90 minutes.
What is the passing score of the CompTIA exam?+
The passing score is 720 (on a scale of 100-900).
What job opportunities can be explored after completing this course?+
You can explore a plethora of job opportunities in the Networking field ranging from network administrator, system administrator, network analyst, system support specialist, network security engineer, cloud network engineer, and data center engineer. Additionally, the knowledge gained from this course can be valuable for roles in related fields, like cybersecurity, telecommunications, and IoT (Internet of Things).
Where do I take the exam?+
uCertify
What is the format of the exam?+
Multiple choice questions
How many questions are asked in the exam?+
The exam contains 45 questions.
What is the duration of the exam?+
90 minutes
What is the passing score?+
700
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