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Physical Security – CompTIA Network+ N10-007 – 4.1

We rely on physical security systems to keep our servers and networks safe. In this video, you’ll learn about some of the most common physical security systems. << Previous Video: Policies and Best Practices Next: Authorization, Authentication, and Accounting >> Many organizations will add physical security in the form of video surveillance. You may see […]

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Policies and Best Practices – CompTIA Network+ N10-007 – 3.5

Every organization uses numerous processes and procedures during the normal course of business. In this video, you’ll learn about user agreements, on-boarding, licensing, export controls, and many other policies. << Previous Video: Remote Access Next: Physical Security >> If you’re responsible for servers, network, security, or almost anything else in information technology, then you probably

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Remote Access – CompTIA Network+ N10-007 – 3.4

You have many options when accessing devices remotely. In this video, you’ll learn about VPN options, transferring files, managing devices remotely, and more. << Previous Video: Performance Metrics Next: Policies and Best Practices >> One of the most popular remote access protocols is IPsec or Internet Protocol Security. IPsec provides security of information at OSI

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Performance Metrics – CompTIA Network+ N10-007 – 3.3

Interface statistics can provide you with information about the overall health of a network connection. In this video, you’ll learn about interface monitoring methods and which interface metrics can provide information about performance and availability. << Previous Video: Event Management Next: Remote Access >> When we think about monitoring and interface, we often are thinking

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Process Monitoring – CompTIA Network+ N10-007 – 3.3

There are many different ways to monitor the processes running across your network. In this video, you’ll learn about log management, port scanning, patch management, and much more. << Previous Video: Backup and Recovery Next: Event Management >> The routers, firewalls, switches, servers, and other devices on our network gather an enormous amount of information.

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Backup and Recovery – CompTIA Network+ N10-007 – 3.2

Always have a good backup. In this video, you’ll learn about the archive bit, incremental backups, and differential backups. << Previous Video: Recovery Sites Next: Process Monitoring >> One common requirement for anyone in information technology is that you always have a good set of file backups. One way to manage this backup process is

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Power Management – CompTIA Network+ N10-007 – 3.2

Maintaining a power source is obviously important for maintaining uptime and availability. In this video, you’ll learn about UPS devices, generators, and dual-power supplies. << Previous Video: Availability Concepts Next: Recovery Sites >> An important part of maintaining the uptime and availability of your network is providing power to all of your components. In this

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