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1 1 1.0 Networking Concepts (23%) OSI & TCP/IP Models Draw and label the 7 OSI layers (PDU names: Segment, Packet, Frame, Bit) ⬜
1 2 1.0 Networking Concepts (23%) Common Ports & Protocols (TCP/UDP) Create flashcards for ports (20/21, 22, 23, 53, 80, 443, 3389, etc.) ⬜
1 3 1.0 Networking Concepts (23%) IPv4 Addressing & Classes Define public vs. private IP ranges (RFC 1918) and APIPA ⬜
1 4 1.0 Networking Concepts (23%) Subnetting (CIDR & VLSM) Complete 10 subnetting practice problems (e.g., /24, /26, /30) ⬜
1 5 1.0 Networking Concepts (23%) Networking Hardware & Functions Differentiate between Routers (L3), Switches (L2/VLANs), and Firewalls ⬜
1 6 1.0 Networking Concepts (23%) Cloud & Virtual Networking Explain IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, NFV, and Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) ⬜
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1 71 Review & Quiz Week 1 Review Take a practice quiz on all Networking Concepts (Domain 1.0) ⬜
2 8 2.0 Network Implementation (20%) Transmission Media & Transceivers Compare Fiber (SC, LC, ST) vs. Copper (RJ45), and know SFP/QSFP ⬜
2 9 2.0 Network Implementation (20%) Network Topologies & Architectures Sketch a Star, Mesh, and Spine-and-Leaf topology ⬜
2 10 2.0 Network Implementation (20%) Switching Technologies Configure a basic VLAN and explain the role of 802.1Q Trunking ⬜
2 11 2.0 Network Implementation (20%) Routing Technologies Compare Static vs. Dynamic routing (RIP, OSPF, BGP) and PAT/NAT ⬜
2 12 2.0 Network Implementation (20%) Wireless Networking (802.11) Identify 802.11 standards (a/b/g/n/ac/ax), frequencies, and channels ⬜
2 13 2.0 Network Implementation (20%) Physical Installations & WAN, Differentiate MDF vs. IDF and research MPLS/Metro Ethernet ⬜
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2 14 2 Review & Quiz Week 2 Review Take a practice quiz on Network Implementation (Domain 2.0) ⬜
3 15 3.0 Network Operations (19%) Network Services (DHCP, DNS, NTP) Describe the DHCP DORA process and the function of DNS records (A, CNAME, MX) ⬜
3 16 3.0 Network Operations (19%) Monitoring & Performance Use SNMP (Network Monitoring) and analyze Flow Data (NetFlow/IPFIX) ⬜
3 17 3.0 Network Operations (19%) Organizational Processes Define disaster recovery terms: RPO, RTO, MTTR, and MTBF ⬜
3 18 3.0 Network Operations (19%) Configuration Management Understand the importance of baseline configuration and change management ⬜
3 19 3.0 Network Operations (19%) Security Concepts & Attacks Review common attacks (Phishing, DDoS, ARP Poisoning) and the CIA Triad ⬜
3 20 3.0 Network Operations (19%) Network Hardening Explain how to use **ACLs** and disable unused ports for hardening ⬜
3 21 3.0 Network Operations (19%) Access Control & Security Architecture Define **Zero-Trust** and the function of Network Access Control (NAC) ⬜
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22 3 Network Operations (19%) Week 3 Review Take a practice quiz on Network Operations (Domain 3.0) ⬜
4 23 4.0 Network Troubleshooting (24%) CompTIA 7-Step Troubleshooting Model List and memorize the 7 troubleshooting steps in order ⬜
4 24 4.0 Network Troubleshooting (24%) Command Line Tools Practice using ping, tracert, nslookup, and netstat in a lab/simulator ⬜
4 25 4.0 Network Troubleshooting (24%) Troubleshooting Tools Research the functions of **Wireshark** (Protocol Analyzer) and Toner/Probe ⬜
4 26 4.0 Network Troubleshooting (24%) Troubleshooting Scenarios Troubleshoot common issues: DNS resolution, incorrect gateway, cable issues ⬜
4 27 4.0 Practice Exam #1 Full-Length Practice Test 90-minute timed practice exam ⬜
4 28 4.0 Review & PBQs Review Weak Areas & PBQs Review all missed questions and practice **Performance-Based Questions (PBQs)** ⬜
4 29 4.0 Final Review & Rest Final Walkthrough Light review of flashcards and notes, and get a good night's rest ⬜
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4 30 4 Buffer Day Buffer Buffer ⬜