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.
Course schedule
1
Introduction
The backbone network and bricks of the IS.
Different components and their roles.
Users and their needs.
2
Types of networks
LAN, MAN, and WAN.
The client/server model.
3
Connectivity options.
Twisted pair cables.
Optical fiber.
Wireless technology.
4
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.
5
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.
6
WAN networks
Why and when to use a WAN.
The new Ethernet MAN infrastructure.
Overview of xDSL technology (ADSL/SDSL).
7
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.
8
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.
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