Objectives


At the end of this course, you will be able to:
  1. Explain the principles underlying the ISO and TCP/IP layered communication models.
  2. For each layer of both the IS/OSI and TCP/IP model, describe its function, major protocols, and standards governing that layer.
  3. List and explain major communication standards organizations including the IEEE, Internet Society, IETF and IANA.
  4. List and define IT infrastructure components, including clients, servers, wired and wireless communication devices, related software, and specialized security devices.
  5. Describe the operation of major Internet services including DNS, HTTP, and SMTP.
  6. Demonstrate protocol analysis as a method for network troubleshooting, and problem solving.
  7. List and explain evolving technologies impacting business data communications including virtualization and cloud computing.
  8. Compare and contrast wired and wireless networking.
  9. List, and where appropriate, demonstrate simple network management and monitoring concepts.
  10. Analyze and troubleshoot lower level protocols including ARP and DHCP.
  11. Demonstrate troubleshooting with basic TCP/IP utilities.

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