Professor Messer's CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Training Course Introduction

Overview

• Purpose: Introduction to the CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Training Course.
• Goal: Cover every objective from CompTIA's Network+ Exam (N10-008).
• Target Audience: Individuals seeking foundational IT knowledge or those aiming for IT certifications.

About CompTIA

• Organization: Provides popular IT certifications.
• Usage: Widely recognized by employers globally.
• Neutrality: Not specific to any vendor.
• Membership: Includes IT resellers, distributors, manufacturers, training centers, etc.
• Global Reach: Certifications recognized in over 100 countries and available in multiple languages.

Instructor Background

• Name: Professor Messer
• Experience:
  • Worked in supercomputing operations
  • Hardware troubleshooting
  • Systems engineer
  • Network management
  • Cybersecurity engineer
• Objective: Use practical knowledge to help others get or improve jobs in IT.

Course Structure

• Format: Bite-sized video lessons on specific exam objectives.
• Convenience: Videos available online for free, no paywall or registration.
• Supplemental Materials: Offline versions and additional study materials available for purchase.

Exam Details (N10-008)

• Release Date: September 15, 2021
• Retirement: Estimated around March 2025
• Exam Format: Single exam, 90 minutes, up to 90 questions
• Scoring: Scale from 100 to 900, with 720 needed to pass
• Domains Covered:
  1. Networking Fundamentals - 24%
  2. Network Implementations - 19%
  3. Network Operations - 16%
  4. Network Security - 19%
  5. Network Troubleshooting - 22%

Study Recommendations

• Download Exam Objectives: Available at professormesser.com/objectives
• Use as Checklist: Guide your studies
• Additional Materials:
  • Recommended books listed on the website
  • Community support via professormesser.com/discord
  • Comprehensive resources at professormesser.com/netplus-resources

Additional Support

• Video Index: Available on the website and YouTube playlist.
• Community Interaction: Chatroom always available.
• Live Study Groups: Monthly sessions to discuss Network+ topics and Q&A.
• Aftershow: Opportunity to ask specific questions.

Closing

• Everything needed for Network+ certification is available on professormesser.com.
• Enjoy the course and good luck with your studies.