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Networking Fundamentals

5 courses
17 hours
Skill IQ

This is a great starting point for learners who are interested in entry-level networking concepts and skills. This path is vendor-neutral and covers networking concepts and protocols, network infrastructure basics, networking management and operations, network security, and network troubleshooting and tools.

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Networking Fundamentals

This path will get you started in Networking. You'll learn all the basics you need in order to pursue a career in Networking. This is a great starting point for learners who are interested in entry-level networking concepts and skills. This path is vendor-neutral and covers networking concepts and protocols, network infrastructure basics, networking management and operations, network security, and network troubleshooting and tools.

Network Concepts and Protocols

by Ross Bagurdes
5h 2m
(52)

Introduction to Enterprise Network Infrastructure

by Ross Bagurdes
3h 32m
(18)

Network Management and Operations

by Ross Bagurdes
2h 4m
(14)

Network Security Basics

by Ross Bagurdes
2h 58m
(13)

Network Troubleshooting and Tools

by Ross Bagurdes
3h 48m

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What you will learn

Using the OSI model to determine the order protocols interact with each other
Examining network configuration on your workstation and clearly understand the different components
Identifying the most important networking hardware and its purpose in the data network
The different types of 802.11 wireless networks and where they are used
Different cabling types and how fiber optics are categorized for data network use
Using the secure mechanism engineers employ to access network hardware
Reading network documentation
Utilizing appropriate tools to monitor the state of network devices
Maintaining a safe environment for networks
Using multifactor authentication to prevent unauthorized account access
Troubleshooting and tracking down network problems

Experience

No prior experience is required.

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Ross Bagurdes

Ross has had a diverse career. He has a Structural Engineering degree from Milwaukee School of Engineering, but gave up the career shortly after graduating from college. Beginning in 1997, Ross began officially working in IT, implementing and supporting a paperless work order system for a Natural Gas Utility in Illinois. Since then, Ross has spent his years teaching and managing data networks. Ross spent 7 years at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, supporting and managing the large ... more

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