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Course Code: IT 1338
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Data Communications and Networking
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Information Technology
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Introduction
Training course introducion / brief
This training course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts and advanced topics necessary for understanding and managing modern networks. Over two days, participants will learn about key networking components, protocols, and models, as well as the practical skills needed to set up, configure, and troubleshoot both wired and wireless networks. The course covers essential areas such as IP addressing, subnetting, network security, and performance optimization, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of the subject. Additionally, emerging trends like cloud computing, 5G, and network virtualization are explored to prepare participants for future developments in the field.
Training Course Methodology
This course is designed to be interactive and participatory, and includes various learning tools to enable the participants to function effectively and efficiently. The course will use sessions, exercises, and case applications, and presentation about proven-by-practice methods, new insights and ideas about emotional intelligence and its effects in a corporate world.
Course Objectives
At the end of the training course, participants will be able to
- Understand the fundamental concepts and components of data communications and networking.
- Gain knowledge of network protocols, models, and the hardware required for setting up and managing networks.
- Develop skills to troubleshoot common networking issues and optimize network performance.
- Explore advanced topics such as IP addressing, wireless networking, and emerging trends in cloud computing and network virtualization.
Course Audience
Who is this course for, and can benefit the most
- Cloud Computing Engineer
- Computer Network Specialist
- Computer Support Specialist
- Database Administrator
- Information Technology Analyst
- Information Technology Leadership
- Information Security Specialist
- Software/Application Developer
- Web Developer
- Technology sales consultant
Course Outline
The course aims and learning outcomes
Fundamentals of Data Communications
- Introduction to Data Communications
- Definition and importance of data communications
- Historical development of data communications
- Key components (transmitter, receiver, medium)
- Types of data communication systems (point-to-point, point-to-multipoint)
- Networking Basics
- Overview of network types (LAN, WAN, MAN)
- Network topologies (star, mesh, ring, bus)
- Network architectures (client-server, peer-to-peer)
- Differences between public and private networks
- Network Protocols and Models
- OSI model layers and their functions
- TCP/IP model and comparison with OSI
- Common protocols (HTTP, FTP, TCP, UDP)
- Importance of protocols in ensuring reliable communication
- Data Transmission Methods
- Wired vs. wireless transmission
- Analog vs. digital signals
- Synchronous vs. asynchronous transmission
- Transmission media (coaxial cable, fiber optics, radio waves)
- Networking Hardware
- Overview of routers, switches, hubs, and network interface cards (NICs)
- Functions and differences of each device
- Installation and configuration of networking devices
- Introduction to network cabling and connectors
- Network Security Basics
- Fundamentals of network security
- Introduction to firewalls, VPNs, and encryption
- Common network security threats (malware, phishing, DDoS attacks)
- Basic strategies for protecting network resources
Advanced Networking Concepts and Practical Applications
- IP Addressing and Subnetting
- Understanding IP addressing (IPv4 and IPv6)
- Structure and classes of IP addresses
- Subnetting and subnet masks
- Calculating subnets and IP ranges
- Wireless Networking
- Wireless standards (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth)
- Wireless network setup and configuration
- Security protocols for wireless networks (WEP, WPA, WPA2)
- Troubleshooting wireless network issues
- Network Performance and Management
- Monitoring network performance
- Tools and techniques for network management (SNMP, network analyzers)
- Quality of Service (QoS) in networks
- Performance optimization strategies
- Network Troubleshooting
- Common networking issues and solutions
- Diagnostic tools and techniques (ping, traceroute, network scanners)
- Step-by-step troubleshooting process
- Documenting and reporting network issues
- Introduction to Cloud Networking
- Basics of cloud computing and networking
- Cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
- Advantages and challenges of cloud-based networks
- Examples of cloud networking services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Emerging Trends in Networking
- Latest advancements in networking technologies (SDN, 5G)
- Impact of IoT on networking
- Network virtualization and its benefits
- Future trends and their potential impact (edge computing, AI in networking)
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BOOST's Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC” is always given to the delegates after completing the training course, and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%, besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.
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