Networking Fundamentals

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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.

What you will learn

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