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Network Administration 1

This course focuses on hands-on learning to equip students with the practical skills needed to implement, manage, and troubleshoot network environments.

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Course Detail

Gain foundational knowledge of networking concepts and protocols.
Learn how to configure and manage basic network infrastructure.
Develop skills in routing, switching, and wireless networking.

Course Features

Luis De León

Network Professional

40+ years of experience in IT, designing, implementing, and managing robust network infrastructures. Expert in a wide range of technologies, delivering real-world solutions, innovation and performance.

Course Content

8 sections • 20 lectures • 19h 33m total length

Introduction to Network Technology

Overview of networking concepts
Introduction to the OSI model
Introduction to the TCP/IP model
Introduction to Cisco Packet Tracer

Network Topologies, Architectures, and Devices

Network topologies (Mesh, Star, Hybrid, etc.)
Basic network architectures (Spine-leaf, Three-tier)
Introduction to network devices (Routers, Switches, Firewalls)

Media and Transceivers

Cable types and their characteristics (Coaxial, Twisted Pair, Fiber Optic)
Wireless standards and concepts
Transceivers and their applications

IP Addressing and Subnetting

IPv4 and IPv6 addressing.
Subnetting techniques and practices
Address assignment and management.

Introduction to Network Implementation

Basic router and switch configuration
VLANs and trunking concepts
Introduction to static and dynamic routing

Advanced Network Implementation Concepts

Wireless networking setup and configuration
Introduction to network virtualization and cloud concepts
Implementing basic network services (DHCP, DNS)

Hands-On Lab and Project Work

Lab sessions to apply learned concepts in a controlled environment.
Begin a group project on designing a simple network incorporating learned concepts.