Description
In this course, you will learn :
- Describe computer networks using a five-layer model
- understand all of the standard protocols used in TCP/IP communications
- learn how to use effective network troubleshooting tools and techniques
- Learn about network services such as DNS and DHCP, which aid in the operation of computer networks.
- Become familiar with cloud computing, everything as a service, and cloud storage.
Syllabus :
1. Introduction to Networking
- Course Introduction
- The TCP/IP Five-Layer Network Model
- Alex Why Networking
- Cables
- Hubs and Switches
- Routers
- Servers and Clients
- Sergio Being A Network Engineer
- Moving Bits Across the Wire
- Twisted Pair Cabling and Duplexing
- Network Ports and Patch Panels
- Ethernet and MAC Addresses
- Unicast, Multicast, and Broadcast
- Dissecting an Ethernet Frame
- Victor Escobedo: Practical Experience in IT
2. The Network Layer
- Introduction to The Network Layer
- The Network Layer
- IP Addresses
- IP Datagrams and Encapsulation
- IP Address Classes
- Address Resolution Protocol
- Sergio Path
- Subnetting
- Subnet Masks
- Basic Binary Math
- CIDR
- Motivation
- Basic Routing Concepts
- Routing Tables
- Interior Gateway Protocols
- Exterior Gateway Protocols
- Non-Routable Address Space
- Alex Good Story
3. The Transport and Application Layers
- Introduction to the Transport and Application Layers
- The Transport Layer
- Dissection of a TCP Segment
- TCP Control Flags and the Three-way Handshake
- TCP Socket States
- Connection-oriented and Connectionless Protocols
- Firewalls
- The Application Layer
- The Application Layer and the OSI Model
- All the Layers Working in Unison
- Learner Story: Daniel
4. Networking Services
- Introduction to Network Services
- Why do we need DNS?
- The Many Steps of Name Resolution
- DNS and UDP
- Sergio IT Great Field
- Resource Record Types
- Anatomy of a Domain Name
- DNS Zones
- Overview of DHCP
- DHCP in Action
- Basics of NAT
- NAT and the Transport Layer
- NAT, Non-Routable Address Space and the Limits of IPv4
- Virtual Private Networks
- Proxy Services
5. Connecting to the Internet
- Introduction to Connecting to the Internet
- Dial-up, Modems and Point-to-Point Protocols
- What is broadband?
- T-Carrier Technologies
- Digital Subscriber Lines
- Cable Broadband
- Fiber Connections
- Wide Area Network Technologies
- Point-to-Point VPNs
- Introduction to Wireless Networking Technologies
- Wireless Network Configurations
- Wireless Channels
- Wireless Security
- Cellular Networking
- Mobile Device Networks
6. Troubleshooting and the Future of Networking
- Introduction to Troubleshooting and the Future of Networking
- Ping: Internet Control Message Protocol
- Traceroute
- Testing Port Connectivity
- Name Resolution Tools
- Public DNS Servers
- DNS Registration and Expiration
- Hosts Files
- What is The Cloud?
- Everything as a Service
- Cloud Storage
- IPv6 Addressing and Subnetting
- IPv6 Headers
- IPv6 and IPv4 Harmony
- Interview Role Play: Networking
- Course Wrap Up
- Alex Career Path
- Congratulations!