Networking and Infrastructure Essentials

What this subject covers

Lesson topics

1. Why Networks Matter: Purpose and Business Value
2. Network Types by Scale: LAN, WAN, and Beyond
3. Network Topologies: How Devices Are Arranged
4. Core Networking Hardware: Routers, Switches, and Access Points
5. IP Addresses: Identifying Devices on a Network
6. DHCP and DNS: Two Essential Background Services
7. Network Cabling and Physical Media
8. Wireless Networking: Wi-Fi Fundamentals
9. The OSI Model: A Conceptual Framework for Networking
10. TCP/IP: The Protocol Suite Underlying the Internet
11. Firewalls: Controlling Network Traffic
12. VPNs: Extending a Network Securely
13. Bandwidth, Latency, and Network Performance
14. Network Servers: Roles and Common Types
15. Network Security Threats: A First Look
16. Network Monitoring and Basic Troubleshooting Tools
17. Cloud Networking: Extending Networks Beyond the Office
18. Network Segmentation: Dividing a Network for Security and Performance
19. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and Network Access Policy
20. Network Documentation and Diagrams
21. Redundancy and High Availability in Network Design
22. Network Service Level Agreements and Provider Relationships
23. Emerging Network Technologies: SD-WAN and Beyond
24. Careers and Roles in Networking and Infrastructure
25. Bringing It Together: Designing a Simple, Reliable Network