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This course is intended to provide a complete overview of computer networking. From the fundamentals of modern networking technologies and protocols to an overview of the cloud to practical applications and network troubleshooting, we'll cover it all.
You will be able to do the following by the end of this course:
- 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!
