• Online, Instructor-Led
  • Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

In a world where everything is connected to each other forming a big network, it is necessary for a person to know the basics of networking to know how to administer a network. A successful network administration is the key to a successful business, and to attain this success, you ought to know the intricacies of networks. In a world where everything is connected to each other forming a big network, it is necessary for a person to know the basics of networking to know how to administer a network. A successful network administration is the key to a successful business, and to attain this success, you ought to know the intricacies of networks. A network comprises all the hardware and software components involved in connecting computers across small and large distances. An internetwork is a collection of independent networks connected by different networking devices. A computer network refers to a set of different computers connected using networking devices like routers, switches, or hubs. Each computer in the network is configured using a protocol for communication. The computers can be connected by LAN, WAN, token ring, or FDDI. This course explains the basic principles of network related to architecture, operations and security.

Learning Objectives

Fundamentals of OSI Model and TCP/IP Model ,describe various types of networks and network topologies ,explain switches, routers and their functionalities in networks ,discuss cables and how they are used to connect everything, explain Network layer, Transport layer and Application layer protocols, discuss routing protocols and fundamentals of VLANs, explain how to manage and secure a network, fundamentals of wireless networks

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):