Network protocols, architecture, security, and modern networking technologies
← Back to Computer ScienceUnderstand basic networking concepts, types, and the evolution of computer networks.
Master the seven-layer OSI model for understanding network communication protocols.
Learn the foundation protocols of the Internet and modern networking.
Explore transmission media, signals, and physical networking technologies.
Understand frame formatting, error detection, and media access control.
Master routing, addressing, and internetworking concepts.
Learn end-to-end communication, reliability, and congestion control.
Explore high-level protocols that enable network applications and services.
Implement security measures to protect network communications and data.
Understand wireless communication technologies and mobile networking.
Learn tools and techniques for monitoring and managing network infrastructure.
Implement traffic management and prioritization for optimal network performance.
Develop skills for diagnosing and resolving network connectivity issues.
Explore cutting-edge networking technologies and future trends.
Understand basic networking concepts, types, and the evolution of computer networks.
Learn the definition and purpose of computer networks as interconnected systems for resource sharing and communication.
Understand the primary objectives of networking including resource sharing, communication, and distributed computing.
Distinguish between Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, and Metropolitan Area Networks by scope and characteristics.
Explore physical and logical network topologies including bus, star, ring, mesh, and hybrid configurations.
Identify essential networking hardware including routers, switches, hubs, repeaters, and network interface cards.
Compare centralized client-server architectures with distributed peer-to-peer networking models.
Measure network effectiveness using bandwidth, throughput, latency, jitter, and packet loss metrics.
Learn about IEEE, ITU, IETF, and other organizations that develop networking standards and protocols.
Master the seven-layer OSI model for understanding network communication protocols.
Understand the purpose and structure of the Open Systems Interconnection reference model for network communication.
Learn about electrical, mechanical, and physical aspects of network connections and transmission media.
Master frame formatting, error detection, and media access control for reliable link-level communication.
Understand routing, addressing, and path determination for end-to-end packet delivery across networks.
Learn reliable end-to-end communication, flow control, and error recovery between network endpoints.
Manage dialog control and session establishment, maintenance, and termination between applications.
Handle data formatting, encryption, compression, and translation for application compatibility.
Provide network services directly to end-user applications and interface with user programs.
Learn the foundation protocols of the Internet and modern networking.
Compare the four-layer TCP/IP model with the seven-layer OSI model and understand their practical applications.
Master IP addressing, packet structure, and routing fundamentals for network-layer communication.
Understand reliable, connection-oriented communication with flow control and congestion management.
Learn connectionless, unreliable but efficient communication for time-sensitive applications.
Implement error reporting and network diagnostic capabilities for IP network troubleshooting.
Map logical IP addresses to physical MAC addresses for local network communication.
Automate IP address assignment and network configuration for dynamic network management.
Translate human-readable domain names to IP addresses through hierarchical name resolution.
Explore transmission media, signals, and physical networking technologies.