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This course is designed to provide a full overview of computer networking. We’ll cover everything from the fundamentals of modern networking technologies and
protocols to an overview of the cloud to practical applications and network troubleshooting.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

● describe computer networks in terms of a five-layer model
● understand all of the standard protocols involved with TCP/IP communications
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● grasp powerful network troubleshooting tools and techniques
● learn network services like DNS and DHCP that help make computer networks run
● understand cloud computing, everything as a service, and cloud storage

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Introduction to Networking
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Welcome to the Networking course of the IT Support Professional Certificate! In the first week of this course, we will cover the basics of computer networking. We
will learn about the TCP/IP and OSI networking models and how the network layers work together. We'll also cover the basics of networking devices such as
cables, hubs and switches, routers, servers and clients. We'll also explore the physical layer and data link layer of our networking model in more detail. By the
end of this module, you will know how all the different layers of the network model fit together to create a network.

5 hours to complete

15 videos (Total 47 min), 10 readings, 6 quizzes See All

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The Network Layer

In the second week of this course, we'll explore the network layer in more depth. We'll learn about the IP addressing scheme and how subnetting works. We'll
explore how encapsulation works and how protocols such as ARP allow different layers of the network to communicate. We'll also cover the basics of routing,
routing protocols, and how the Internet works. By the end of this module, you'll be able to describe the IP addressing scheme, understand how subnetting works,
perform binary math to describe subnets, and understand how the Internet works.

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WEEK 3

The Transport and Application Layers

In the third week of this course, we'll explore the transport and application layers. By the end of this module, you'll be able to describe TCP ports and sockets,
identify the different components of a TCP header, show the difference between connection-oriented and connectionless protocols, and explain how TCP is used
to ensure data integrity.

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WEEK 4

Networking Services

In the fourth week of this course, we'll explore networking services. We'll learn about why we need DNS and how it works. We'll also show you why DHCP makes
network administration a simpler task. By the end of this module, you'll be able to do describe how DNS and DHCP work, how NAT technologies help keep
networks secure, and how VPNs and proxies help users connect and stay secured.

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by WW Nov 9, 2020

Great overview of the technical aspects of networking that, once again, started from the very "I know nothing basics" and moved to more
advanced topics at a rate that this beginner could keep up with.

by SS May 27, 2020

This course helped me learn a lot of basic things that weren't covered in my academics. It is a perfect course to learn the basics of networking the
TCP/IP model and the devices we use for networking

by AH Nov 27, 2020

The course gives a good overview over the computer networking, not going very deep. Quizzes are very useful for learning process. Graphical
materials that given during video lessons could be improved.

by AM Feb 19, 2020

Apply yourself to these terms and concepts and you will gain knowledge that is presented in a very understandable way. Watch and rewatch the
course videos and I promise it will all start making sense!

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