Introduction to Networking

Gain essential computer networking skills for a successful IT career! This course provides a solid foundation in networking concepts crucial for roles like helpdesk, desktop support, systems administrator, and those working with major cloud platforms such as Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). A baseline understanding of networking is a requirement for virtually all IT jobs, and this course delivers exactly that.

Here's what you'll learn:

• IPv4 Addressing: Master the fundamentals of IPv4 addressing and its importance in network communication.
• Subnetting: Learn how to effectively subnet IPv4 networks for optimal network performance and organization.
• Network Communication: Understand how devices communicate on local networks and across the internet.
• Switches & Routers: Explore how switches enable communication within a local network and how routers facilitate communication between different networks.
• IP Addressing (Public & Private): Differentiate between public IP addressing and private IP addressing and their respective uses.
• IPv4 Troubleshooting: Develop skills to troubleshoot IPv4 communication issues using industry-standard tools.
• Wireshark Traffic Analysis: Learn to capture network traffic and analyze it using Wireshark for in-depth troubleshooting.
• DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): Understand how DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses.
• DHCP Configuration: Configure DHCP on Windows Servers and other devices.
• DHCP Troubleshooting: Effectively troubleshoot DHCP-related problems.
• DNS (Domain Name System): Understand how DNS resolves domain names to IP addresses.
• DNS Configuration: Configure DNS on Windows Servers and other devices.
• DNS Troubleshooting: Learn to troubleshoot DNS-related issues.
• IPv6 Introduction: Discover the purpose of IPv6 and the various IPv6 address types.

This course equips you with the practical knowledge to confidently tackle common networking challenges and advance your career in IT.