Category: Network+ Cert

Top 3 CompTIA Certifications

If you are an IT Professional working in an area like Computer Security or Networking, there are lots of certifications to showcase your expertise. In this article, you will find the top 3 CompTIA® certifications that will make you a great asset to any company.

  1. CompTIA Security+™ Certification:

Comptia Security+ logo Security+ certification will give a good start in the network security field. CompTIA Security+ certification is a well recognized cert in the area of computer security. Possible job titles for the certification holders would be like:

  • Security Analyst
  • Computer Security Administrator
  • Security/IT Manager
  • CISO/CSO, Systems Administrator
  • Systems Engineer or Integrator

Due to an increase in threats to computer security, there is a high demand for information technology experts. So if you are holding this certificate, then your profile will be eye-catching for many recruiters.

  1. CompTIA A+™ Certification:

The CompTIA A+ is the most widely recognized certification in the field of computer hardware and operating systems for those beginning their career in IT. The exam is designed to certify the competency of entry-level PC computer service professionals in installing, maintaining, customizing, and operating personal computers. No pre-requisites required for CompTIA A+ certification. CompTIA A+ certification deals with computer repair, software & operating systems, home/small office network administration, information security, cloud computing, and troubleshooting of both desktops and mobile devices. Many reputed companies, including US and other government organizations recognize A+ credentials while doing selection process.

Recently, Comptia introduced performance based questions that test the hands-on skills of the individual taking the test. Check out Comptia A+ Labsim for hands-on labs experience.

  1. CompTIA Network+™ Certification:

CompTIA Network+ is a mid-level certification. This certification validates expertise in managing, maintaining, installing, troubleshooting, and configuring the basic network infrastructure. Network+ course not only gives you hands-on experience for the certification exam but also provides skills as a networking professional.  The certification has undergone, as with other certifications, several revisions. The most recent cert exam, N10-007, provides  candidates with knowledge and skills required for networking using current technology products and services.  Recent update includes the following:

1. Critical security concepts that are essential for every security practitioner
2. Important cloud computing best practices
3. Coverage of virtualization techniques in detail
4. Network resiliency concepts and techniques for network engineers

It is a very good addition on the resume of a networking engineer.

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Simulationexams.com Updates Network+ Practice Tests

Simulationexams.com, recently updated it’s Comptia Network+™ practice exam to reflect up to date exam objectives. You may download the most recent practice tests from here: http://www.simulationexams.com/downloads/comptia/network+download.htm

You may also download Network+ cram notes by going to http://www.simulationexams.com/cram-notes/networkplus-cram-notes.htm
Network+ practice tests offered by simulationexams.com consists of 400+ questions with answers and explanations for thorough preparation. The tests are updated from time to time to keep up with the changes in the exam pattern and syllabus. The question types consist of multiple choice questions (MCQs), drag n drop type, and hot spot, and simulations. The question db difficulty is in line with what you encounter in the real certification exam.

The objectives covered by Network+ exam include networking fundamentals, network implementation for home and small business organizations, network security, and professional conduct and practice. You may check out the Network+ practice questions by visiting the site. Another resource available is Network+ labsim from certexams.com.

Comptia Network+ The lab sim contains several labs for hands on practice ensuring thorough preparation before appearing for the Network+ exam. Several labs on networking fundamentals, DNS, DHCP, and network troubleshooting have been provided.  Other practice tests available from Comptia stream are A+ Core 1, A+ Core 2, Security+ and Server+.

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SimulationExams Releases Network+® N10-007 Practice Tests

Comptia Network+ Simulationexams.com, leading practice tests provider, released Network+ Practice Tests for N10-007 conforming to the latest exam objectives. The practice tests consist of 400+ questions with detailed explanation for each question. The older version of Network+ exam, N10-006 will be retiring by 31 August 2018. The newer exam objectives though not very different from the older one, includes a few new topics such as re-shuffled exam objectives, a bit of expansion on cloud computing, virtualization, and security topics. The new exam objectives are as given below:

  • Networking Concepts 23% – Includes identifying different components, network topologies, cabling, TCP/IP, IP addressing, and cloud concepts.
  • Infrastructure 18% – Includes virtualization techniques, different cabling standards, placement of networking devices, WAN technologies, and network storage technologies.
  • Network Operations 17% – 3.1 Topics include managing the network, disaster recovery concepts, scanning, monitoring and patching processes, remote access methods, identifying policies and best practices.
  • Network Security 20% – Topics include Introduction to Physical security devices, Authentication and access controls, Securing basic wireless network, Common networking attacks, Network device hardening, and Common mitigation techniques and their purpose
  • Network Troubleshooting and Tools 22% – Topics include network troubleshooting methodologies, using the appropriate tools for completing the job, Troubleshooting common wired & wireless connectivity and performance issues,  and network service issues.

Download link for Network+ N10-007: http://www.simulationexams.com/exam-details/network-plus.htm

Download link for Network+N10-006 (previous version, valid till Aug31 2018): http://www.simulationexams.com/exam-details/network-plus-006.htm

Another product that offers Network+ practice tests along with Network+ Labsim is also available. The product offers practice tests along with labs for hands-on practice. Check out the download link at the product page, Network+ ExamSim with Labsim

About Network+ Certification: The Network+ certification is offered by Comptia® Organization on successfully completing relevant exam. As of this writing, N10-006 (offered till Aug 31st 2018) and N10-007 are the relevant exams for Network+®. There is no basic qualification required for writing the exam, though one or two years of experience in the networking area is preferred. Other certs offered by Comptia include A+ Cert, Security+ cert, Server+ cert, Linux+ cert, etc. Please visit the official website for most up to date information.

About SimulationExams.com® practice tests: The practice tests offered by Simulationexams.com are among the best available in the area of IT certifications. Currently, practice tests for Cisco®, Comptia®, juniper®, Oracle®, CheckPoint®, and others are available.

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