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IT Networking Fundamentals For Complete Beginners

Understand all the IT Networking Fundamentals and learn how the computer network functions


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Summary

Price
£14.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand What's this?
Duration
3.1 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free

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Overview

he IT Networking Fundamentals For Complete Beginners course is designed to introduce individuals who have no prior knowledge of computer networking to the fundamentals of networking. The course covers various networking concepts and technologies, including LANs, WANs, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, and wireless networks.

Throughout the course, students will learn the basics of networking protocols and hardware, how to design and implement basic network configurations, and how to troubleshoot network issues. The course also covers various network security concepts, including firewalls, VPNs, and network access control.

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Curriculum

8
sections
25
lectures
3h 5m
total

Course media

Description

It is a specialized course but with over several lessons, you are will not find a course similar to this

This course serves as a general introduction for students to acquire a foundation in IT Networking Fundamentals including core areas that function within a given computer network. The course provides an introduction to the hardware, software, terminology, components, design, and connections of a network, as well as the network typologies and protocols for WANs and LANs including the all important Subnets.

Upon completion of this course, with appropriate study, the student will have learned to:

  • Identify the components of a network and determine the type of network design most appropriate for a given site.

  • Identify the different media used in network communications, distinguish among them, and determine how to use them to connect servers and clients in a network.

  • Differentiate among networking standards, protocols, and access methods and determine which is most appropriate for a given network.

  • Recognize the primary network architectures, identify their major characteristics, and determine which is most appropriate for a proposed network.

  • Identify the primary functions of network operating systems and distinguish between a centralized computing environment and a client/server environment.

  • Determine how to implement and support the major networking components, including the server, operating system, and clients.

  • Propose a system for adequately securing data on a given network and protecting the system’s components.

  • Distinguish between LANs and wide-area networks (WANs) and identify the components used to expand a LAN into a WAN.

  • Understand various hardware available and used in a network

  • Concept of TCP/IP and protocols

Enroll now in IT Networking Fundamentals course today and revolutionize your learning.

Excellent course gives you everything you need to know about hardware, software, terminology, components, design, and connections of a network, as well as the network typologies and protocols for WANs and LANs including the all important Subnets – Waheed Zia

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Who is this course for?

  • Anyone who wants to understand IT Networking Fundamentals
  • Beginner level students new to the IT Networking Field

Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of Computer Hardware and Software

  • Fast Internet Connection

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