CIT 4102

System Administration
and Maintenance

Chapter 6 ·Network Configuration Basics

Ariel Del Valle Aviles

Professor

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Network Configuration
The process of assigning network configurations,
policies, flows, and controls is known as network
configuration. Because actual network equipment
appliances are replaced by software in a virtual network,
it's easier to make network configuration changes. This
eliminates the need for significant manual
configuration.

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 Types of Network Configuration
1. Personal Area Network (PAN) ...
2. Local Area Network (LAN) ...
3. Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) ...
4. Campus Area Network (CAN) ...
5. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) ...
6. Wide Area Network (WAN) ...
7. Storage-Area Network (SAN) ...
8. System-Area Network (also known as SAN)

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Here are the top abilities you'll need for a successful
career in computer networking.

1. Analytical skills. ...

2. A listening ear. ...
3. The ability to multitask. ...
4. Problem-solving skills. ...
5. Interpersonal skills. ...
6. A wide computer background.

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How do you put your networking
talents to the test?
1. Ask a question. This can be as simple as, “Where are you
from?” Any question will get a conversation started.
2. Be curious. ...
3. Comment on a shared experience. ...
4. Observe. ...
5. Find connections between yourselves. ...
6. Find the differences and learn from them. ...
7. Be yourself.

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IP Configuration
The Internet Protocol(IP) settings are
configured in the IP Configuration window,
allowing the device to receive and transmit IP
packets. Only if the switch already has an IP
address that is reachable over your network can
you use the web browser interface to access IP
addressing.

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Configurtion Standard
A document (or a set of documents) that
describes how a device should be setup.
Standards are measurable, mandatory standards
that must be implemented to a process,
technology, and/or activity in order to support a
policy.

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 Video Clip

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdX52eedMTY

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References
https://help.gnome.org/users/gnome-help/stable/net-manual.html.en

https://techlibrary.hpe.com/device_help/ProCurveJ4819A/conf/ipconfiguration
/ip.htm

https://www.augusta.edu/compliance/policyinfo/policy/information-
technology-configuration-standards-policy.pdf

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/how_do_you_practice_networking_skills

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