Understanding Networking Fundamentals

Course ID

45100

Course Description

A strong foundation of basic networking concepts is fundamental to a successful career in information technology, and in our popular Understanding Networking Fundamentals course, you'll gain those real-world, practical skills. In this broad-based foundational course, you'll move step-by-step through the basics of data networking, practicing with leading-edge technologies from Cisco, Juniper, ADTRAN, HP, Dell, and Microsoft. With a strong foundation and an understanding of basic network functions, standards, and protocols, you will be prepared to tackle advanced networking skills including TCP/IP, security, wireless integration, and Voice over IP.

Prerequisites


Audience

Anyone who wants to gain a solid networking foundation in a real-world, multi-vendor environment or wants to take the first step in preparing for a career as an IT professional.

Course Content

  • How switches and routers interconnect using equipment from multiple vendors
  • IP addressing and how to create subnets
  • How TCP/IP works and how to configure it on various devices
  • Capture and view network traffic using a protocol analyzer
  • Wireless network options available
  • Basic security and firewall issues
  • How Ethernet works and how all of the various forms can be connected
  • Basics of layered network protocols
  • Difference between logical and physical network segments
  • Install Cat 5e UTP and fiber optic cables
  • How VLANs function
  • When and how to use NAT
  • Function of various routing protocols such as RIP, EIGRP, and OSPF
  • An overview of WAN technologies
  • Functions of NetBIOS and NetBEUI
  • Benefits and issues of Instant Communications

For More Information

For training inquiries, call 850-308-1376

or email us at eramos@gbsi.com

Course Details

Duration - 5 days
Price - $3295.00 USD


(Discounts may apply. Call for more information.)

Course Actions

Schedule

Acceletrain Collaborative Learning Environment (formerly know as VILT) places industry certified and expert instructors, peers, learners and multi-media components into a "borderless classroom", and interactive learning environment that can span multiple physical locations. VILT combines the benefits of the traditional brick-and-mortar classroom with innovative learning techniques and the cost savings of internet-based training.