Module 1: Networking Fundamentals
Understand the fundamentals of computer networking, including networks, devices, protocols, communication models, LAN, WAN, network topologies, and how data travels across networks.
Networking
Build practical networking skills across networking fundamentals, OSI and TCP/IP models, IP addressing, subnetting, routing, switching, DNS, wireless networking, network security, cloud networking, troubleshooting, automation, and real-world networking projects.
Learning Roadmap
Progress through each module step by step and build a strong foundation in Networking.
Understand the fundamentals of computer networking, including networks, devices, protocols, communication models, LAN, WAN, network topologies, and how data travels across networks.
Learn the OSI and TCP/IP networking models, understand the responsibilities of each layer, and explore how protocols and network communication work together.
Understand IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, public and private IP addresses, subnet masks, CIDR notation, subnetting, network ranges, and address planning.
Learn Ethernet fundamentals, MAC addresses, switches, VLANs, trunking, spanning tree concepts, Layer 2 networking, and network segmentation.
Understand routers, routing tables, static routing, dynamic routing concepts, gateways, route selection, and common routing protocols.
Learn how essential network services work, including DNS resolution, DHCP, NAT, NTP, proxies, load balancers, and other core networking services.
Understand wireless networking fundamentals, Wi-Fi standards, access points, network coverage, VPNs, remote access, and secure connectivity.
Learn network security fundamentals including firewalls, security policies, access control, VPNs, IDS and IPS concepts, network segmentation, and secure communication.
Explore cloud networking concepts including VPCs, virtual networks, subnets, route tables, internet gateways, NAT gateways, security groups, load balancers, and private connectivity.
Learn network monitoring, logging, packet analysis, latency analysis, connectivity troubleshooting, DNS troubleshooting, performance testing, and systematic problem-solving.
Understand network automation, configuration management, APIs, Infrastructure as Code, scripting, automated provisioning, and modern infrastructure management practices.
Build practical networking projects involving network design, IP planning, VLANs, routing, cloud networking, security, monitoring, troubleshooting, and scalable network architectures.
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