Course Description

If you know the basics of networking, then get ready to strengthen your foundation. A strong networking background is key if you are interested in exciting fields such as Cybersecurity and Network Development (DevNet) or want to continue towards a networking certification like Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
This course covers the essentials of network devices and how to configure them. Learn the characteristics and benefits of Cloud and Virtualization technologies. Explore how to provide Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to devices both manually and automatically. Using this knowledge, you will calculate an IP addressing scheme, configure Cisco devices to create a small network, and test for connectivity issues.
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• Teach the characteristics of Virtualization and Cloud services.
• Explain how Ethernet operates in a switched network.
• Show how routers use network layer protocols and services.
• Demonstrate how the TCP protocol guarantees data delivery.
• Configure a simple computer network using Cisco devices.