Course : Computer networking for non-IT people

Computer networking for non-IT people

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This highly operational course will allow you to learn the basics of computer networks and to configure and interconnect workstations with network equipment. You’ll be able to validate your skills with AVIT® certification, offered as an option.


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Price : 1660 € E.T.
  2d - 14h00
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This highly operational course will allow you to learn the basics of computer networks and to configure and interconnect workstations with network equipment. You’ll be able to validate your skills with AVIT® certification, offered as an option.

Intended audience
Technicians and anyone who wants a very practical and functional approach to computer networking.

Prerequisites
No particular knowledge.

Course schedule

Introduction

  • The backbone network and bricks of the IS.
  • Different components and their roles.
  • Users and their needs.

Types of networks

  • LAN, MAN, and WAN.
  • The client/server model.

Connectivity options.

  • Twisted pair cables.
  • Optical fiber.
  • Wireless technology.

Local area networks (LAN)

  • The network card. MAC addressing.
  • How Ethernet works, CSMA/CD.
  • Possible speeds.
  • Wireless local area networks (802.11x).
Hands-on work
Setting up a local area network with switches and workstations.

The TCP/IP protocol

  • The notion of a protocol. Principles of TCP/IP.
  • Architecture and standardization. Communication.
  • IP addressing. Broadcasting and multicasting.
  • Overview of TCP and UDP. Concept of port numbers.
Hands-on work
Configuring the IP address and subnet mask on a workstation. Sharing data.

WAN networks

  • Why and when to use a WAN.
  • The new Ethernet MAN infrastructure.
  • Overview of xDSL technology (ADSL/SDSL).

Routers

  • Why and when to use a router.
  • Overview of routing mechanisms.
  • Concept of the routing protocols RIP and OSPF.
  • port and network address translation (NAT/PAT).
Hands-on work
Simulating a WAN network. Configuring the default gateway for a workstation.

Application services

  • DNS: Role and benefits. Notion of a domain.
  • Overview of DHCP. Example usage.
  • Internet, HTTP, and FTP messaging. VoIP.
  • From voice to telephony.
Hands-on work
Configuring workstations in DHCP. Transferring a file with FTP. Configuring a DNS server.


Practical details
Discussions, experience-sharing, demonstrations, tutorials, and real cases.
Teaching methods;
Active learning suitable for non-IT-experts, based on examples, demonstrations, experience-sharing, real cases, and an evaluation of what was learned from the training.

Customer reviews
4,5 / 5
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Dates and locations
Select your location or opt for the remote class then choose your date.
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