Introduction to Networking Training

Level: Foundation

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This hands-on Introduction to Networking course will enable you to take a more active part in the discussion and decision-making processes related to networking technology issues. You take your first step toward networking and data communications exposure, and gain the practical knowledge and skills to become comfortable with basic concepts, technologies, components, and design alternatives. You learn to implement networks using data links and physical media, deploy LANs using Ethernet and Wi-Fi, and build reliable internetworks and intranets using proven TCP/IP design techniques.

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Key Features of this Introduction to Networking Training

After-course instructor coaching benefit
Learning Tree end-of-course exam included

You Will Learn How To

Apply fundamental network concepts, terminology, and solutions
Implement networks using data links and physical media
Deploy Local Area Networks (LANs) using Ethernet and Wi-Fi
Manage reliable internetworks and intranets using TCP/IP design

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4-day instructor-led training course
After-course instructor coaching benefit
Learning Tree end-of-course exam included

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Introduction to Networking Course Information

Recommended Experience
- A general understanding of what computers and networks are used for in your personal and professional life

Introduction to Networking Course Outline

Introduction
- Supporting QoS
- Classifying networks: LAN, WAN
- Packet
- Circuit
- Wired
- Wireless
- Standardizing data communications
Constructing Networks Using Data Links
Encoding information
- Defining bits, bytes and packets
- Taking advantage of digital encoding
Improving efficiency with error control
- Detecting and correcting errors
- Using ACKs and feedback error correction
Deploying Physical Media
Identifying media types and challenges
- Selecting copper cable types, Cat-5e and better
- Benefiting from fiber optics
Employing wireless links
- Utilizing radio frequencies and bands
- Managing interference and noise
Capitalizing on Ethernet
Examining 802 LAN standards
- Forwarding with MAC addresses
- 1 Mb/s to 100 GB/s
- Contrasting shared and switched LANs
Investigating Ethernet operations
- Dissecting Etherswitch operation
- Adding QoS to Ethernet
- Comparing Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching
Harnessing Wi-Fi for User Mobility
Communicating via radio waves
- Types of Wi-Fi networks: a, b, g, n and ac
- Capitalizing on instant infrastructure and mobility
Integrating Wi-Fi operations
- Verifying accurate transmission
- Boosting speed and range with 802.11n and 802.11ac
- Providing QoS for voice and multimedia
Deploying Access Points (AP)
- Forwarding traffic via the AP
- Leveraging dual-band APs
- Utilizing Service Set Identifiers (SSIDs)
Building Internetworks Using TCP/IP and Routers
TCP/IP: A practical protocol suite
- Employing TCP for data and UDP for voice and video
- Maximizing TCP/IP's multiple applications and utilities
- Streamlining data and VoIP traffic
IP addressing and datagrams
- Increasing efficiency with addressing schemes
- Interpreting net-prefixes and subnet masks
How routers operate
- Relaying traffic with NetID and routing tables
- Discovering paths with routing protocols
- Upgrading routers for QoS
Implementing Security Best Practices
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
- Authenticating users
- Enabling VPN encrypted tunnels
- Verifying information integrity and source
Benchmarking risks and deploying countermeasures
- Analyzing threats and security requirements
- Achieving confidentiality with encryption
- Implementing L2 and L3 tunnels
- Adopting digital certificates and signatures
Ensuring LAN security
- Wi-Fi security: WPA, WPA2, 802.11i, AES
- Isolating workgroups with VLANs
- Deploying firewalls
Creating Enterprise Networks
Employing telecom circuits
- Circuit-switching data streams
- E1 and T1 leased lines
Facilitating intersite communications
- Choosing xDSL options
- LAN Extension Services (LES) and Metro-Ethernet
Selecting scalable networking services
- Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
- Software-defined networks
- Cloud computing and services

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