Course : Computer networking for non-IT people

Computer networking for non-IT people






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Practical course in person or remote class

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  2d - 14h00
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Practical details
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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Dates and locations
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