Further Details
Objectives
Describe computer hardware basics, binary and hexadecimal number systems, basic networking terminology and internetworking concepts.
Identify the major components of a network system, including clients and servers, network interface cards (NICs), internetworking devices, media and topologies.
Describe the functions, operations and primary components of local-area networks (LANs), wide-area networks (WANs), metropolitan-area networks (MANs), storage-area networks (SANs), content networks (CNs) and virtual private networks (VPNs).
Describe the major network access methods and outline the key features of each.
Describe the functions and operations of switching technologies.
Explain the format and significance of each of the following components to a network system: IP addressing, classes, reserved address space and subnetting.Calculate valid subnetwork addresses and mask values so that user/network requirements are met when given an IP address scheme.
Pre-Requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Target Audience
This course is intended for System Engineers, Account Managers and Channel Partners/Resellers who are new to networking concepts and terminology, and/or individuals preparing to take Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND).
Certification
Recommended as preparation for exam(s):
640-821 INTRO
640-801 CCNA – This is a composite exam consisting of both INTRO & ICND
Suggested Follow-on Courses
The following courses are recommended for further study:
ICND – Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices
Guide price
£1195 + VAT |
