CompTIA Network+ Certification
The CompTIA Network+ certification can be a stepping stone for vendor-specific certifications, such as Cisco CCNA and Microsoft MCSA.
CompTIA Network+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification that proves a technician's competency in managing, maintaining, troubleshooting, installing, and configuring basic network infrastructure. Since its introduction in 1999, more than 235,000 people have become CompTIA Network+ certified. Microsoft includes CompTIA Network+ certification in their Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) program, and other corporations such as Novell, Cisco, and HP recognize CompTIA Network+ as part of their certification tracks.
About the Exam:
The 100-question 2009 version of the CompTIA Network+ certification exam (Exam N10-004) tests the following six domains:
| Domain | % of Exam |
| Network Technologies | 20% |
| Network Media and Topologies | 20% |
| Network Devices | 17% |
| Network Management | 20% |
| Network Tools | 12% |
| Network Security | 11% |
You'll have 90 minutes to complete the exam, and a passing score is 720 on a scale of 100-900. CompTIA A+ certification and nine months of networking experience are recommended.
The following courses help you prepare for this certification.
Network+ Boot Camp for the Federal 8570 Program - 2009 Edition
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