Course Content

1.Introduction to Networking
Theory:
– Overview of networking fundamentals and terminology
– Network topologies and models (OSI and TCP/IP)
– Introduction to network devices: routers, switches, access points

Practical:
– Hands-on lab: Building a basic network topology with routers and switches
– Identifying and configuring network devices

2. Basic Network Configuration
Theory:
– Setting up and configuring network devices
– IP addressing and subnetting

Practical:
– Lab: Configuring router and switch interfaces, assigning IP addresses
– Troubleshooting connectivity issues using ping and traceroute

3. Routing Basics
Theory:
– Concepts of static routing and default routes

Practical:
– Lab: Implementing static routing between routers
– Testing and verifying connectivity with various routing scenarios

4.Dynamic Routing Protocols
Theory:
– Understanding RIP, OSPF, and EIGRP protocols

Practical:
– Lab: Configuring and troubleshooting OSPF and EIGRP
– Using simulation tools to observe routing protocol operations

5. VLANs and Inter-VLAN Routing
Theory:
– Concepts of VLANs and trucking
– Inter-VLAN routing techniques

Practical:
– Lab: Creating VLANs and configuring inter-VLAN routing on switches
– Verifying VLAN configurations and communication between VLANs

6.Network Address Translation (NAT)
Theory:
– Types of NAT and their applications Practical:

Practical:
– Lab: Configuring NAT for internal and external network access
– Simulating NAT scenarios and troubleshooting common issues

7.Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Theory:
– Understanding and creating ACLs for traffic control

Practical:
– Lab: Configuring standard and extended ACLs on routers
– Testing ACLs to filter and control network traffic

8. Network Security Basics
Theory:
– Introduction to network security concepts and practices

Practical:
– Lab: Configuring basic security features like firewalls and IDS/IPS
– Implementing security measures and evaluating their effectiveness

9.Quality of Service (QoS)
Theory:
– QoS concepts and applications

Practical:
– Lab: Configuring QoS policies to prioritize network traffic
– Monitoring and analyzing QoS performance

10. Wireless Networking
Theory:
– Basics of wireless networking, standards, and security

Practical:
– Lab: Setting up and securing a wireless network with access points
– Troubleshooting wireless connectivity and performance issues

11. Network Troubleshooting and Analysis
Theory:
– Common network issues and troubleshooting techniques

Practical:
– Lab: Using diagnostic tools (ping, traceroute, Wireshark) to troubleshoot network problems
– Hands-on exercises to resolve real-world network issues

12. Network Monitoring and Management
Theory:
– Network monitoring tools and techniques

Practical:
– Lab: Configuring network management software (SNMP, Syslog)
– Monitoring network performance and analyzing logs

13. Advanced Routing and Switching
Theory:
– Advanced routing protocols (BGP, MPLS)
– Advanced switching features (STP, EtherChannel)

Practical:
– Lab: Implementing BGP and MPLS configurations
– Setting up and testing advanced switching features

14. VPNs and Remote Access
Theory:
– VPN concepts and types (IPsec, SSL)

Practical:
– Lab: Configuring VPNs for secure remote access and site-to-site connections
– Testing and verifying VPN configurations

15. Data Center Networking
Theory:
– Data center networking concepts (SAN, VLANs)

Practical:
– Lab: Configuring data center networking components (switches, storage)
– Managing and optimizing data center networks

16. Cloud Networking
Theory:
– Basics of cloud networking and services (AWS, Azure)

Practical:
– Lab: Integrating cloud resources with on-premises networks
– Configuring cloud-based networking solutions

17. Network Automation and Scripting
Theory:
– Introduction to network automation and scripting tools (Python, Ansible)

Practical:
– Lab: Writing and running scripts to automate network configurations and tasks
– Automating common network management tasks

18. Network Design Principles
Theory:
– Key principles of network design (scalability, redundancy)

Practical:
– Lab: Designing network topologies for various scenarios
– Creating and presenting network design solutions to peers

19. Compliance and Best Practices
Theory:
– Network compliance standards (PCI-DSS, GDPR)

Practical:
– Lab: Configuring network settings to meet compliance requirements
– Evaluating network setups against compliance checklists

20. Real-World Networking Scenario
Practical:
– Group Project: Designing and implementing a complete network solution for a simulated organization
– Collaborating on a real-world networking scenario, including configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization

21. Certification Preparation – Part 1
Theory:
– Overview of relevant networking certifications (CCNA, CompTIA Network+)

Practical:
– Lab: Practice scenarios aligned with certification exam topics
– Reviewing key concepts and exam objectives

22. Certification Preparation – Part 2
Practical:
– Mock Exam: Simulating certification exams to assess knowledge and readiness
– Detailed review of mock exam results and focus areas for improvement
– Final course review and preparation strategies for certification exams