What you'll learn
- Compare OSI model network functions and explain network topologies and types
- Deploy and troubleshoot Ethernet cabling and switching
- Explain IPv4/IPv6 addressing and support IPv4/IPv6 networks
- Configure and troubleshoot routers
- Explain transport layer protocols, network services and applications
- Ensure network availability and apply network hardening techniques
- Deploy and troubleshoot wireless networks, and compare WAN links and remote access methods
- Explain disaster recovery, high availability, and cloud/datacenter architecture concepts
Course outline
Network Theory
- Fundamental Networking Concepts
- Physical and Logical Network Topologies
Network Communications
- Data Transmission Methods
- Media Access Methods
- Signalling Methods
Network Media and Hardware
- Ethernet Cabling
- Ethernet Standards
- Copper Cabling Types
- Fiber Optic Cabling Types
Network Implementations
- Ethernet Standards
- Network Interfaces
- Wireless Networks and Standards
Networking Models
- The OSI Model
- The TCP/IP Model
TCP/IP Addressing and Data
- The TCP/IP Protocol Suite
- IP Addressing
- IPv6 Addresses
TCP/IP Services
- Assign IP Addresses
- Domain Naming Services
- TCP/IP Commands
- TCP/IP Protocols
- TCP/IP Interoperability Services
LAN Infrastructure
- Switching
- IP Routing
- Virtual LANs
- Plan a SOHO Network
WAN Infrastructure
- WAN Transmission Technologies
- WAN Connectivity Methods
- Voice over Data Transmission
Remote Networking
- Remote Network Architectures
- Remote Access Networking
- Virtual Private Networking
- VPN Protocols
System Security
- Computer Security Basics
- System Security Tools
- Authentication Methods
- Encryption Methods
Network Security
- Network Perimeter Security
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention
- Protecting Network Traffic Using IPsec
Network Security Threats
- Network-Based Security Threats
- Threat Mitigation Techniques
Network Management
- Network Monitoring
- Configuration Management and Documentation
- Network Performance Optimization
Network Troubleshooting
- Network Troubleshooting Models
- Network Troubleshooting Utilities
- Hardware Troubleshooting Tools
- Common Connectivity Issues