Networking Basics («NETWS»)

1 Network Basics

• Basic concepts and principles like
  • Topology
  • Unicast, Broadcasting, ...
  • Data encapsulation
• Network components
• The OSI model

2 OSI Layer-1

• Tasks and functions of Layer-1
• Properties of cable, fiber, air as a medium for transporting information
• Ethernet
• Devices on Layer-1

3 OSI Layer-2

• Tasks and functions of Layer-2
• Ethernet protocol on Layer-2
  • Tasks
  • Addressing
  • Loop prevention by Spanning Tree Protocol
• The Ethernet Switch
• Virtualization on Layer-2 by means of VLAN

4 OSI Layer-3

• Tasks and functions of Layer-3
• IP protocol and IP addressing
• Routing

5 OSI Layer-4

• Tasks and functions of Layer-4
• Common protocols such as TCP and UDP

6 Network-related services

• DHCP
  • Automatic setup of IP addresses and other parameters on clients
• DNS
  • Resolve web links
• NTP
  • Synchronize the system times

7 Network Security

• What all belongs to security
• Known attack vectors and threats

8 Cisco command line

• Introduction to the command line based operation of Cisco network devices

9 New technologies and trends

• Software Defined Networking
• Programmability and automation

This course is aimed at lateral entrants who work in the field of networking or want to move in this direction as well as people who want to prepare for the CCNA course or the CyberOps Bootcamp. In general, it is aimed at people who work in IT in general and who aspire to have knowledge of networking concepts and fundamentals.

No special requirements are assumed. 

This course does not include an exam.