Discovering computer networks: hands on in the Open Networking Lab

Description:

This free badged course, Discovering computer networks: hands on in the Open Networking Lab, lasts 24 hours, with 16 sessions, two sessions to a week. You can work through the course at your own pace, so if you have more time one week there is no problem with pushing on to complete a further study session. The eight weeks are linked to ensure a logical flow through the course. They are: Week 1 – Getting started: home networks and IP addresses Week 2 – Moving data: an introduction to switching and routing Week 3 – Setting things up: configuration Week 4 – Traffic control: destination addresses, route tracing and collision avoidance Week 5 – Making it happen: connecting devices and command-line control Week 6 – Understanding the network: underlying principles Week 7 – How it works: more of the principles that underlie networks Week 8 – Final practical considerations: security and complex networks.