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Networking Foundations: Networking Basics

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Get an overview of the foundational topics any networking professional should know, as well as an introduction to emerging technologies.

Syllabus

Introduction

Welcome to the network

1. A Network's Purpose in Life

A high-level look at a network
Benefits of a network
How you're using networking every day

2. Network Addresses

MAC addresses
IP version 4 addresses
IP version 6 addresses

3. Pieces and Parts of a Network

Network interface cards
Switches
Routers
Wireless access points
Copper cabling
Fiber-optic cabling

4. The OSI Model

Learning the seven layers
Comparison to the TCP/IP model
Common protocols to know

5. Network Services

DHCP overview
DNS overview
NAT overview
NTP overview
QoS overview

6. Wireless Networks

Types of wireless LANs
2.4 GHz vs. 5 GHz wireless networking
Wireless network antenna types

7. Emerging Trends in Networking

Software-defined networking (SDN)
Virtualization
Cloud technologies
5G and Wi-Fi 6

Conclusion

Keep networking

Taught by

Kevin Wallace

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