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Networking Fundamentals

Course Summary

The Networking Fundamentals training course is designed to teach participants basic networking knowledge and skills.

 

The course begins with a study of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model with an emphasis on the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) model. It then examines protocols and ports. The course concludes with a look at Network Address Translation (NAT) and Domain Name System (DNS) services.

Purpose
Promote an in-depth understanding of networking concepts
Audience
Systems administrators and developers looking to build up their knowledge around networking
Role
Software Developer | System Administrator | Web Developer
Skill Level
Introduction
Style
Lecture | Hands-on Activities | Labs
Duration
1 Day

 

Learning Objectives
  • Explain the levels of the OSI model
  • Describe how traffic moves across a network
  • Understand IP routing, NAT and DNS

What You'll Learn:

In the Networking Fundamentals training course, you'll learn:

ISO Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model

  • Physical Layer
  • Data Link
  • Network
  • Transport
  • Session
  • Presentation
  • Application

TCP Model

  • Application Layer
    • Includes OSI application layer, presentation layer, and most of the session layer
  • Transport Layer
    • Remaining parts of the OSI session layer plus transport layer
  • Network Layer
    • Subset of the OSI network layer
  • Link Layer
    • OSI data link layer and sometimes the physical layers, as well as some protocols of the OSI's network layer

Protocols and Ports

IP Addressing

  • Network Address Translation (NAT)
  • CIDR Notation
  • Subnets
  • IPv6
  • IP Routing
  • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

Domain Name System (DNS)

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Real-World Content

Project-focused demos and labs using your tool stack and environment, not some canned "training room" lab.
expert practitioners

Expert Practitioners

Industry experts that bring their battle scars into the classroom.
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Experiential Learning

More coding than lecture, coupled with architectural and design discussions.
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Tailored Outlines

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