Networking Appliances and Functionality (N10-009)

Welcome to the Networking Appliances and Functionality practice lab. In this module, you will be provided with the instructions and devices needed to develop your hands-on skills.

VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) establish secure connections across public networks, enabling remote users to access internal private network resources from afar. Firewalls act as guards, monitoring and controlling both incoming and outgoing network traffic through an interface based on pre-established rules to protect against unauthorized access and malicious activities.

In this module, you will explore the setup and configuration of VPN connections and firewall rules to gain practical skills in establishing and securing network communications.

Overview

Learning Outcomes:

In this module, you will complete the following exercises:

  • Exercise 1 – Configure OpenVPN
  • Exercise 2 – Configure a VPN Client
  • Exercise 3 – Connect and Inspect a VPN Connection

After completing this module, you should be able to:

  • Create an OpenVPN Remote Access Server
  • Create a VPN User
  • Export a VPN User Package
  • Install an OpenVPN Package on a Client
  • Connect to the OpenVPN Server
  • Inspect VPN Status and Firewall Rules

Exam Objectives:

The following exam objectives are covered in this module:

1.2 Compare and contrast networking appliances, applications, and functions

  • Physical and virtual appliances
  • Functions
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