Introduction to Networking (Network Primer) — A 1 Day Course
Synopsis
This is an essential overview for both technical and non-technical professionals new to the networking environment. It covers the core networking concepts and components and introduces common hardware and software standards.
The course is a highly efficient way of gaining networking awareness and vocabulary. Equally, it provides the technical specialist with the grounding necessary to do further work in the networking field, and is commonly used as a starter course before moving on to other networking courses.
Course Objectives
On completion, delegates will be able to:
- Explain the uses and advantages of a network, having had hands-on experience
- Describe the common characteristics of a network operating system
- Use a network client to connect to a server and use resources
- Explain the mechanism of redirection and key networking terminology
- Appreciate the issues involved in day-to-day network management
Publicly scheduled dates, locations, and prices
A schedule of dates for this course is not currently available. Please call 0800 651 0338 or use our contact form to enquire about places and availability.
Contents
Network Concepts
- What is a network and why use one?
- Components of a network
- Difference between LANs and WANs
- How network data is transmitted
- Looking at network layers
Network Hardware
- Network cabling and topologies
- Network adapter cards
- IEEE standards
- Media Access Control
- Principles of CSMA/CD
- Principles of token passing
- Ethernet networks
- Token-Ring networks
- FDDI
- ATM
- Bridged networks
- Switched networks
Network Software
- Communications protocols
- Routers
- Network operating system software
- Gateways
- Network applications
Network Administration and Control
- Security
- Logging in
- Using network resources
- Access control
- Securing the network
- Fault-tolerance
- Resource management
- Network monitoring
