Introduction to Networking (Network Primer)

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In London

£ 495 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

This is an essential overview for both technical and non-technical professionals new to the networking environment. It covers the core networking concepts and components and introduces common hardware and software standards.

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Location

Start date

London
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Clerks Court 18-20 Farringdon Lane Clerkenwell, EC1R 3AU

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Networking
  • Network
  • Network Training

Course programme

Network Concepts

  • Standalone PCs
  • Networked PCs
  • Local Area and Wide Area Networks
  • LAN Topologies
  • LAN Components
  • Data Transmission
  • Data Segments and Frames
  • Addressing
  • Data Transmission over Copper
  • Data Transmission over Fibre
  • Data Transmission over Wireless
  • A Basic Frame

LAN Standards

  • DIX Ethernet
  • IEEE Standards
  • Communication Protocols
  • Open System Interconnection
  • OSI 7-layer model
  • Layered Protocols
  • Network Layers

Network Hardware

  • Media Types - Cable
  • Media Types - Wireless
  • Categories of UTP
  • Connectors
  • Network Interface Card
  • MAC Address

Ethernet Principles

  • DIX & IEEE
  • 802.3 Thick & Thin Ethernet
  • Media Access - CSMA/CD
  • CSMA/CD Collision Domain

Hardware Components

  • Repeaters
  • Hubs

Other Types of LAN

  • 802.3 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
  • 802.3 Fibre Optic Ethernet
  • 802.5 Token-Ring Networks
  • Media Access - Token Passing
  • 802.5 Copper Token-Ring
  • 802.5 Fibre Token-Ring

Extending Beyond LAN Segments

  • Bridged Networks - Ethernet
  • Bridged Networks - Token-Ring
  • Bridges & Collision Domains
  • Switched Networks
  • Advantages of Switches
  • Switches and VLANS
  • Routers

Internet Protocol Addressing

  • IP Addressing
  • IP Address Classes
  • IP Address Ranges
  • The Default Gateway
  • Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
  • Connecting Hosts
  • IP Address Problems
  • The Subnet Mask
  • Default Subnet Masks
  • Using Subnet Masks
  • Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP)
  • Domain Name Service (DNS)

Network Software

  • Network Operating Systems
  • Peer to Peer Networks
  • Client/Server Model
  • Servers and Clients
  • Workstation Client Software
  • NetBIOS/NetBEUI
  • DNS
  • Network Applications
  • Microsoft Windows Servers
  • Novell NetWare
  • UNIX/Linux
  • Intranets
  • Web Servers
  • Browsers

Network Administration & Control

  • Security
  • Logging In
  • Login Security
  • Logging Out
  • Firewalls
  • Data Encryption
  • Avoiding Data Loss
  • Resource Management
  • Network Monitoring

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