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Networking Fundamentals
This is a great starting point for learners who are interested in entry-level networking concepts and skills. This path is vendor-neutral and covers networking concepts and protocols, network infrastructure basics, networking management and operations, network security, and network troubleshooting and tools.
Content in this path
Networking Fundamentals
This path will get you started in Networking. You'll learn all the basics you need in order to pursue a career in Networking. This is a great starting point for learners who are interested in entry-level networking concepts and skills. This path is vendor-neutral and covers networking concepts and protocols, network infrastructure basics, networking management and operations, network security, and network troubleshooting and tools.
Additional Learning
This section covers additional topics not within the main scope of the path and not assessed on the Skill IQ
- Using the OSI model to determine the order protocols interact with each other
- Examining network configuration on your workstation and clearly understand the different components
- Identifying the most important networking hardware and its purpose in the data network
- The different types of 802.11 wireless networks and where they are used
- Different cabling types and how fiber optics are categorized for data network use
- Using the secure mechanism engineers employ to access network hardware
- Reading network documentation
- Utilizing appropriate tools to monitor the state of network devices
- Maintaining a safe environment for networks
- Using multifactor authentication to prevent unauthorized account access
- Troubleshooting and tracking down network problems
- No prior experience is required.
- Network Administrator
- System Administrator
- IT Professional
- Cisco CCENT
- Computer Networking
- CompTIA Network+
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