Introduction to Computer Networks for Non-Techies

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Course curriculum

1. Course Introduction and Overview
2. Why Learn Computer Networking from Me?
3. Beginner-Friendly Labs
4. Course Lecture PDFs
1. What Is a Computer Network?
2. Some Basic Computer Networking Rules
3. Types of Networks (by Size)
4. Peer-to-Peer vs. Client-Server Architecture
5. Why Build a Computer Network?
1. Section Introduction
2. Introduction to Computer Networking Protocols
3. Introduction to the OSI Model
4. Introduction to the TCP/IP Model
5. Introduction to MAC Addresses
6. Introduction to IP Addresses
7. IP versus MAC Addresses
8. Duplex Communication
9. Network Transmission Types
10. Introduction to Ethernet
11. Lab #1: Installing Cisco Packet Tracer
12. Lab # 2: Connecting two PCs Together
13. How Computer Networks Work Quiz
1. Section Introduction
2. Physical vs. Logical Topologies
3. Wired Network Topologies
4. Wireless Network Topologies
5. Lab # 3: Create Physical Wired Topologies
6. Network Topologies Quiz
1. Section Introduction
2. Network Interface Cards (NICs)
3. Hubs
4. Switches
5. Wireless Access Points
6. Wireless Range Extenders
7. Routers
8. Modems
9. All-in-One SOHO Devices
10. Media Converters
11. Firewalls
12. DHCP Servers
13. VoIP Endpoints
14. Lab # 4: Creating a Simple Home LAN
15. Network Devices Quiz
1. Section Introduction
2. Types of Network Cabling
3. Ethernet Standards
4. Coaxial Cabling
5. Twisted Pair Copper Network Cabling
6. Wiring Standards: 568A & 568B and Cable Types
7. Live Demonstration: Creating a Network Cable
8. Plenum-Rated Cabling
9. Fiber Optic Network Cabling
10. Networking Cable Selection Criteria
11. Lab # 5: Exploring Network Cabling
12. Network Cabling Quiz
1. Section Introduction
2. OSI Layer 7 - The Application Layer
3. OSI Layer 6 - The Presentation Layer
4. OSI Layer 5 - The Session Layer
5. OSI Layer 4 - The Transport Layer
6. OSI Layer 3 - The Network Layer
7. OSI Layer 2 - The Data Link Layer
8. OSI Layer 1 - The Physical Layer
9. OSI Model Data Encapsulation and De-Encapsulation
10. OSI Model Quiz
1. Section Introduction
2. Why We Plan
3. The Overall Process
4. Understanding the Business
5. Establishing a Business Need
6. Defining Specific Areas of Improvement
7. Buy In and Resouces
8. Hidden Costs
9. Other Considerations
10. Planning Questions
11. The Next Steps
1. Section Introduction
2. What is TCP/IP?
3. TCP/IP Protocols
4. Network Access Methods
5. Introduction to TCP/IP Quiz
1. Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
2. ARP Live Demo: ARP Command on Windows, Linux, and Mac
3. The Internet Protocol (IP)
4. Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)
5. ICMP Live Demo: Ping & Traceroute on Windows
6. Live Demo: Wireshark ARP & ICMP Packet Analysis
7. TCP/IP Network Layer Protocols Quiz
1. Understanding Protocols, Ports and Sockets
2. TCP vs UDP
3. Closing TCP Sessions
4. TCP/IP Transport Layer Protocols Quiz
1. Management Protocols
2. Live Demo: Domain Name System (DNS)
3. Live Demo: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
4. Live Demo: Windows Network Time Protocol (NTP)
5. Remote Communication Protocols
6. Live Demo: Secure Shell (SSH)
7. Live Demo: Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
8. File Transfer Protocols
9. Live Demo: FileZilla FTP Server & Importance of Encryption
10. Email Protocols
11. Web Browser Application Protocols
12. Live Demo: Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) vs HTTP Secure
13. TCP/IP Application Layer Protocols Quiz
1. Section Introduction
2. Understanding IPv4 Addresses
3. Binary Math Basics
4. Binary Math Student Exercise Worksheet
1. IP Address Classification and Subnet Masks
2. The Power of 2's
3. Public versus Private IP Addresses
4. Public versus Private IP Addresses Visualized
5. The Loopback IP Address
6. Lab # 6: Assigning Static IP Addresses to LAN
7. IPv4 Addresses and Subnet Masks Quiz
1. Introduction to Subnetting
2. Subnetting Reference Tables
3. Subnetting a Class C Network #1
4. Visualizing Subnetting a Class C Network #1
5. Subnetting a Class C Network #2
6. Visualizing Subnetting a Class C Network #2
7. Lab # 7: Create Two LANs on Different Subnets
8. Subnetting Quiz
1. Section Introduction
2. Disadvantages of IPv4 and IPv6 Solutions
3. IPv6 Addressing
4. IPv6 Transmission Types
5. Types of IPv6 Addresses
6. IPv4 to IPv6 Translation & Compatibility
7. IPv6 Neighbor Discovery Protocol
8. IPv6 Fundamentals Section Quiz
1. Section Introduction
2. Static vs. Dynamic IP Address Assignment
3. IPv4 Dynamic IP Address Assignment
4. Live Demo: IPv4 DHCP and APIPA
5. Live Demo: Windows Server 2016 DHCP Server
6. Lab # 8: Utilizing DHCP to Assign IP Addresses to LAN
7. Assigning IP Addresses Section Quiz
1. Section Introduction
2. DNS Overview and Hierarchy
3. Common DNS Record Types
4. Live Demo: NSLookup Command
5. Lab # 9: DNS and Web Server Configuration
6. DNS Fundamentals Section Quiz
1. Section Introduction
2. Refresher on Switches
3. Collision Domains
4. Broadcast Domains
5. CSMA/CD
6. Managed versus Unmanaged Switches
7. How a Switch Learns MAC Addresses
8. Virtual LANs (VLANs)
9. Layer 3 Switches
10. Port Mirroring
11. Power over Ethernet (PoE)
12. Lab # 10: Setting up Two Departmental VLANs
13. Understanding Switches Section Quiz
1. Section Introduction
2. Refresher on Routers
3. The Routing Process
4. Static versus Dynamic Routing
5. IGPs & EGPs
6. Interior Gateway Protocols (IGPs)
7. Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
8. Routing Tables and AD
9. The Default Route
10. Lab # 11: Configuring Routers with RIP
11. Understanding Routers Section Quiz
1. Section Introduction
2. Network Address Translation (NAT)
3. Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
4. Port Forwarding
5. Access Control Lists (ACLs)
6. Network Segmentation Section Quiz
1. Section Introduction
2. Overview of Wireless Networking
3. Understanding Service Set Types
4. Wireless Frequencies and Channels
5. 802.11 Standards and MIMO
6. Deploying Wireless Networks
7. Wireless Network Vulnerabilities & Security
8. Internet of Things (IoT)
9. Lab # 12: Adding a Wireless Access Point to a LAN
10. Wireless Networking Section Quiz
1. Section Introduction
2. WAN Broadband Services Overview
3. Cable Broadband
4. Fiber Broadband
5. Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
6. Cellular Broadband
7. Dedicated Leased Lines
8. Metropolitan Ethernet
9. Satellite Internet
10. Dial-Up Connection
11. WAN Broadband Services Section Quiz
1. Section Introduction
2. The CIA Triad
3. Least Privilege
4. Acceptable Use Policy
5. Defense in Depth
6. Intranet, Extranet and the Internet
7. VPN
8. Firewalls
9. Web Proxy Servers
10. Network Intrusion Detection & Prevention
11. Lab # 13: Configure Server Firewall to Block ICMP Requests
12. Network Security Section Quiz
1. Section Introduction
2. Introduction to SDN
3. SDN Conceptual Diagram
4. Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN)
5. Benefits of SDN
6. SDN Section Quiz
1. Designing a Network
2. Step 1: Identify the Uses of the Network
3. Step 2: List Which Tasks Execute on Which Computers
4. Step 3: Select the Type of Network: Centralized or Not?
5. Step 4: Select the Proper Equipment
6. Step 5: Draw the Network
7. Step 6 & 7: Write the Specifications & Build It!
1. Section Introduction
2. Case Study Analysis Instructions
3. Case Study #1: H&M Law Firm Walk-Through
4. Case Study #1: H&M Law Firm Network Design Proposal Analysis
5. Case Study #2: San Bernardo Dentistry Walk-Through
6. Case Study #2: San Bernardo Dentistry Analysis
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Introduction to Computer Networks for Non-Techies

Course curriculum

Section 1: Course Introduction

Section 2: Overview and Benefits of Computer Networks

Section 3: Course Primer: How Computer Networks Work

Section 4: Network Topologies

Section 5: Networking Devices

Section 6: Network Cabling

Section 7: The OSI Model

Section 8: Planning a Network

Section 9: Introduction to TCP/IP

Section 10: TCP/IP Network Layer Protocols

Section 11: TCP/IP Transport Layer Protocols

Section 12: Common TCP/IP Application Layer Protocols

Section 13: Understanding IPv4 Addresses & Binary Math

Section 14: A Deeper Dive into IPv4 Addresses and Subnet Masks

Section 15: Introduction to Subnetting

Section 16: IP Addressing Version 6 (IPv6) Fundamentals

Section 17: Assigning IP Addresses

Section 18: DNS Fundamentals

Section 19: Understanding Switches

Section 20: Understanding Routers

Section 21: Network Segmentation

Section 22: Wireless Networking and IoT

Section 23: WAN Broadband Services

Section 24: Network Security

Section 25: Software Defined Networking (SDN)

Section 26: Designing a Network

Section 27: Follow-Along Case Study Network Design Scenarios

Section 28: Conclusion

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