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Network Configuration: Exploring Network Equipment and Topologies
This course will teach you the basics of network equipment and topologies, essential for understanding network configuration and troubleshooting.
What you'll learn
In this entry-level course, Network Configuration: Exploring Network Equipment and Topologies, you’ll learn the foundational elements of network configuration. First, you’ll explore essential network equipment like routers, switches, and modems. Next, you’ll discover the differences between ethernet and fiber cabling, learning which type suits different situations. Finally, you’ll understand basic network topologies to see how these devices work together in different configurations. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of network configuration needed to start building or troubleshooting simple networks.
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About the author
Tim Warner is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) and Microsoft Certified Trainer (since 1997) with nearly three decades of experience as an IT professional and technical educator.