What Will You Learn?

• Fundamentals of Networking: Understanding the basics of computer networks, including concepts like protocols, layers of the OSI model, and network architectures.
• Networking Devices: Exploring various networking devices such as routers, switches, hubs, and their functionalities in network communication.
• TCP/IP Protocol Suite: Delving into the TCP/IP protocol suite, including TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) and UDP (User Datagram Protocol), and understanding their roles in data transmission.
• IP Addressing and Subnetting: Learning about IP addressing schemes, subnetting, and CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing) to effectively manage and allocate IP addresses in a network.
• Routing and Switching: Understanding routing protocols like RIP (Routing Information Protocol), OSPF (Open Shortest Path First), and BGP (Border Gateway Protocol), as well as switching techniques such as VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) and STP (Spanning Tree Protocol).
• Network Security: Exploring network security concepts, including authentication, encryption, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems to protect network assets from unauthorized access and attacks.
• Wireless Networking: Understanding the principles of wireless networking, including Wi-Fi standards, security protocols, and deployment considerations for wireless LANs (Local Area Networks).
• Network Management: Learning about network management tools and techniques for monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing network performance and reliability.
• Emerging Technologies: Exploring recent trends and advancements in networking technologies such as Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), and Internet of Things (IoT) and their impact on modern network infrastructures.