Course Highlights
  • Understand How Computer Networks Work
  • Learn Essential Computer Networking Concepts and Theory
  • Know the Inner Workings of Windows-Based Networking
  • Learn Windows Server Networking Fundamentals
Curriculum

5 Topics
Welcome to the Course
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Student Exercise: Introduce Yourself

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What is a Computer Network?
Types of Networks
Some Basic Computer Networking Rules
Overview of Computer Networks Section Quiz

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Section Introduction
Introduction to Computer Networking Protocols
Introduction to the OSI Model
Introduction to the TCP/IP Model
Introduction to MAC Addresses
Introduction to IP Addresses
IP versus MAC Addresses
Introduction to Ethernet
Duplex Communication
How Computer Networks Work Section Quiz

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Introduction to Network Topologies
Physical Network Topologies
Network Topologies Section Quiz

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Section Introduction
Network Interface Cards (Wired & Wireless)
Hubs
Switches
Hubs versus Switches
Wireless Access Points
Routers
Firewalls
DHCP Servers
Networking Components Section Quiz

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Section Introduction
Types of Network Cabling
Ethernet
Twisted Pair Copper Network Cabling
Wiring Standards: 568A & 568B and Cable Types
Plenum-Rated Cabling
Fiber Optic Network Cabling
Network Cabling Section Quiz

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Section Introduction
OSI Layer 7: The Application Layer
OSI Layer 6: The Presentation Layer
OSI Layer 5: The Session Layer
OSI Layer 4: The Transport Layer
OSI Layer 3: The Network Layer
OSI Layer 2: The Data Link Layer
OSI Layer 1: The Physical Layer
OSI Model Section Quiz

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Section Introduction
The TCP/IP Protocol Suite
TCP/IP Protocols
Types of Communication
Access Methods: CSMA/CD CSMA/CA Token Passing

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Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
Internet Protocol (IPv4)
Internet Protocol (IPv6)
Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)

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Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
Understanding Ports

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Management Protocols
Remote Communication Protocols
File Transfer Application Protocols
Mail Application Protocols
Browser Application Protocols
TCP/IP Section Quiz

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Section Introduction
IPv4 Fundamentals
Binary Math Basics
Revisiting DHCP
Binary Math Student Exercise Worksheet
IPv4 Fundamentals Section Quiz

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IP Address Classification and Subnet Masks
The Power of 2's
Public versus Private IP Addresses
Public versus Private IP Addresses Visualized
The Loopback IP Address
APIPA
IPv4 Addresses and Subnet Masks Section Quiz

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Introduction to Subnetting
Subnetting Reference Tables

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Section Introduction
Subnetting a Class C Network: Example #1
Subnetting Example #1 Detailed Discussion
Subnetting a Class C Network: Example #2
Subnetting Example #2 Detailed Discussion
Subnetting a Class C Network: Example #3
Subnetting Example #3 Detailed Discussion
Subnetting Class C Networks Student Practice Worksheet
Answers Walk-Through: Student Practice Worksheet

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Section Introduction
Disadvantages of IPv4 and IPv6 Solutions
IPv6 Addressing
Types of IPv6 Addresses
IPv4 to IPv6 Translation & Compatability
IPv6 Fundamentals Section Quiz

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Section Introduction
Refresher on Hubs vs Switches
Collision Domains & CSMA/CD
Switch Form Factor
Managed versus Unmanaged Switches
How a Switch Learns MAC Addresses
Virtual LANs (VLANs)
Layer 3 Switches
Understanding Switches Section Quiz

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Section Introduction
Refresher on Routers
Routing Tables
EGPs & IGPs
Static versus Dynamic Routing
The Next Hop
Interior Gateway Protocols (IPGs): RIP RIPv2 & OSPF
Exterior Gateway Protocols (EGPs) - BGP
Default Routes
Directly Connected Routes
Network Address Translation (NAT)
Installing & Configuring Routing on Windows Server 2016
Cisco Packet Tracer Demonstration
Understanding Routers Section Quiz

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Section Introduction
Windows Server 2016 Virtualization Prerequisites
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How to a Install Window Server 2016 Virtual Machine
How to Install Active Directory
Installing & Configuring Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Revisiting Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA)
Exploring Domain Naming System (DNS)
Introducing Remote Desktop Services (RDS)
Revisiting Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS)
Windows Networking Services Section Quiz

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Section Introduction
Revisiting DNS
Name Resolution Process Overview
NetBIOS vs Host Names
Name Resolution Step 1: Host Cache & Hosts File
Name Resolution Step 2: DNS Query
Name Resolution Step 3: NetBIOS Cache
Name Resolution Step 4: WINS Server Query
Name Resolution Step 5: Local Subnet Broadcast
Name Resolution Step 6: LMHosts File
Name Resolution Section Quiz

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Section Introduction
Wireless Networking Fundamentals
Wireless Networking 802.11 Standards
Signal Degradation
Wireless Network Vulnerabilities & Security
Wireless Networking Security Standards
WEP
WPA
WPA2
WPA3
WPA Personal Mode vs Enterprise Mode
Wireless Networking Section Quiz

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Section Introduction
WAN Technologies Overview
Circuit Switching vs. Packet Switching
POTS/PSTN Dial-Up
ISDN
T-Carrier & E-Carrier Digital Signal Lines
DSL
Broadband Cable
X.25 Frame Relay and ATM
FDDI and SONET
Wide Area Networking Section Quiz

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Section Introduction
Intranet Extranet and the Internet
Perimeter Networks: DMZ
Firewalls
Windows Firewall Demonstration
Proxy Servers
Network Intrusion Detection & Prevention
VPN
IPSec
Network Security Section Quiz

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Section Introduction
Accessing & Using Command Prompt
IPConfig
Ping
Tracert
PathPing
Netstat
TCP/IP Command Line Tools Section Quiz

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