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Networking Foundations and Troubleshooting

Course Summary

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to networking fundamentals, covering the concepts and skills required to design, implement, manage, secure, and troubleshoot modern networks. Through a mix of theory and hands-on practice, participants will gain the knowledge needed to support a wide range of network devices, services, and technologies in enterprise and cloud-connected environments.

Prerequisites
In order to succeed in this course, participants will need:

  • Basic computer literacy
  • Foundational understanding of how operating systems work
Purpose
Gain a practical understanding of networking fundamentals
Audience
IT professionals and administrators looking to have a better understanding of networking fundamentals
Role
IT professionals | Help Desk Technicians | System Administrators | Software Developers
Skill level
Introduction
Style
Lecture | Hands-on Activities | Labs
Duration
5 days
Related technologies
Networking

 

Learning objectives
  • Describe the core components of a network and the purpose of the OSI and TCP/IP models
  • Implement and configure IP addressing schemes (IPv4 and IPv6)
  • Explain the functions of common network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points
  • Identify and apply common network protocols and ports for services
  • Secure a network using access control, authentication, and threat mitigation techniques
  • Troubleshoot network issues using structured processes and diagnostic tools
  • Apply best practices for network monitoring and management

What you'll learn:

In this Networking Foundations and Troubleshooting course, you'll learn:

Networking Fundamentals

  • Introduction to networking concepts
  • The OSI and TCP/IP models
  • Network topologies and types
  • Cabling, connectors, and physical media

Network Implementation

  • IP addressing and subnetting
  • Public vs private addressing and NAT
  • Routing and switching basics
  • Wireless networking technologies
  • Common network devices and their roles

Network Operations

  • Core protocols and ports
  • Essential network services
  • Network monitoring and management practices

Network Security

  • Principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA)
  • Common security threats such as malware, phishing, and denial-of-service attacks
  • Defense in depth and least privilege concepts
  • Security devices and access control mechanisms
  • Authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA)
  • Access control lists (ACLs) and traffic filtering
  • Threat detection and mitigation techniques

Network Troubleshooting

  • The troubleshooting process and methodologies
  • Diagnostic and analysis tools such as ping, traceroute, and Wireshark
  • Using logs and alerts for problem identification
  • Common troubleshooting scenarios
  • Advanced troubleshooting techniques and best practices

Networking Foundations and Troubleshooting

real world content

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.
experiential learning

Experiential Learning

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