This course is designed to help you understand the basic and advanced concepts of ethical hacking with ease. The course features interesting examples and coding activities in each video to keep you engaged and guides you effectively through writing programs to hack a system.
Build a strong foundation in ethical hacking with this course. In this course, you will start from scratch, from setting up your hacking lab environment to implementing advanced Wi-Fi attacks. Moreover, you will learn how to perform Man in the Middle attacks after gaining access to a Wi-Fi network and protect your connected devices from these kinds of attacks.
Embark on a transformative journey through the intricate landscape of networking with the CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-007). This course isn't just about mastering the intricacies of network models or delving into the depths of cabling and topology; it's about empowering yourself with the skills and knowledge to navigate the digital highways of the modern era confidently. Picture yourself as the architect, laying down the foundations of robust networks, securing them against digital threats, and troubleshooting with finesse. With CompTIA Network+ +, you're not just learning; you're shaping your future in information technology. In this comprehensive course, you'll traverse through 22 meticulously crafted sections, each unlocking a new facet of comptia networking. From understanding the fundamentals of TCP/IP to exploring the nuances of wireless networking and delving into virtualization and cloud computing, every lesson is a stepping stone towards network mastery. Through immersive learning experiences and hands-on comptia network+ practice tests, you'll absorb theoretical knowledge and hone your practical skills, preparing you for real-world challenges. Learning Outcomes: Master network models and topologies, laying a strong foundation for network architecture. Demonstrate proficiency in TCP/IP fundamentals and routing protocols for effective data transmission. Develop expertise in securing networks against cyber threats, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality. Acquire skills in network troubleshooting and monitoring, enabling swift resolution of issues. Apply wireless networking and cloud computing knowledge to design and implement scalable network solutions. Why buy this CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-007)? Unlimited access to the course for forever Digital Certificate, Transcript, student ID all included in the price Absolutely no hidden fees Directly receive CPD accredited qualifications after course completion Receive one to one assistance on every weekday from professionals Immediately receive the PDF certificate after passing Receive the original copies of your certificate and transcript on the next working day Easily learn the skills and knowledge from the comfort of your home Certification After studying the course materials of the CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-007) there will be a written assignment test which you can take either during or at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the pdf certificate for £5.99. Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £9.60. Who is this CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-007) for? Aspiring IT professionals seeking to kickstart their careers in networking. Students aiming to enhance their employability with industry-recognized certifications. Career changers looking to transition into the dynamic field of information technology. IT professionals seeking to validate their skills and advance their careers. Anyone passionate about mastering the intricacies of comptia network and carving a niche in the digital landscape. Prerequisites This CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-007) does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning.This CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-007) was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PC's, Mac's, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection. Career path Network Administrator: £20,000 - £45,000 Per Annum Network Engineer: £25,000 - £55,000 Per Annum Systems Administrator: £22,000 - £50,000 Per Annum IT Support Technician: £18,000 - £35,000 Per Annum Cyber Security Analyst: £25,000 - £60,000 Per Annum Cloud Solutions Architect: £30,000 - £80,000 Per Annum Course Curriculum Section 01: Introduction Introduction 00:03:00 Section 02: Network Models What is a Model? 00:02:00 OSI vs. TCP/IP Model 00:07:00 Walking Through OSI and TCP/IP 00:12:00 Meet the Frame 00:06:00 The MAC Address 00:07:00 Broadcast vs. Unicast 00:04:00 Introduction to IP Addressing 00:08:00 Packets and Ports 00:05:00 Section 03: Cabling and Topology Network Topologies 00:10:00 Coaxial Cabling 00:05:00 Twisted Pair Cabling 00:06:00 Cat Ratings 00:06:00 Fiber Optic Cabling 00:09:00 Fire Ratings 00:05:00 Legacy Network Connections 00:07:00 Section 04: Ethernet Basics What is Ethernet? 00:07:00 Ethernet Frames 00:07:00 Early Ethernet 00:08:00 The Daddy of Ethernet, 10BaseT 00:03:00 Terminating Twisted Pair 00:14:00 Hubs vs. Switches 00:13:00 Section 05: Modern Ethernet 100BaseT 00:05:00 Connecting Switches 00:05:00 Gigabit Ethernet and 10-Gigabit Ethernet 00:05:00 Transceivers 00:07:00 Connecting Ethernet Scenarios 00:14:00 Section 06: Installing a Physical Network Introduction to Structured Cabling 00:04:00 Terminating Structured Cabling 00:08:00 Equipment Room 00:07:00 Alternative Distribution Panels 00:04:00 Testing Cable 00:09:00 Troubleshooting Structured Cabling, Part 1 00:05:00 Troubleshooting Structured Cabling, Part 2 00:05:00 Using a Toner and Probe 00:03:00 Wired Connection Scenarios 00:11:00 Section 07: TCP/IP Basics Introduction to IP Addressing and Binary 00:13:00 Introduction to ARP 00:04:00 Classful Addressing 00:10:00 Subnet Masks 00:12:00 Subnetting with CIDR 00:10:00 More CIDR Subnetting Practice 00:10:00 Dynamic and Static IP Addressing 00:18:00 Rogue DHCP Servers 00:07:00 Special IP Addresses 00:07:00 IP Addressing Scenarios 00:15:00 Section 08: Routing Introducing Routers 00:15:00 Understanding Ports 00:05:00 Network Address Translation 00:06:00 Implementing NAT 00:03:00 Forwarding Ports 00:18:00 Tour of a SOHO Router 00:12:00 SOHO vs. Enterprise 00:09:00 Static Routes 00:13:00 Dynamic Routing 00:11:00 RIP 00:04:00 OSPF 00:04:00 BGP 00:06:00 Section 09: TCP/IP Applications TCP and UDP 00:07:00 ICMP and IGMP 00:06:00 Handy Tools 00:07:00 Introduction to Wireshark 00:11:00 Introduction to netstat 00:09:00 Web Servers 00:12:00 FTP 00:12:00 E-mail Servers and Clients 00:09:00 Securing E-mail 00:06:00 Telnet and SSH 00:09:00 Network Time Protocol 00:02:00 Network Service Scenarios 00:10:00 Section 10: Network Naming Understanding DNS 00:12:00 Applying DNS 00:19:00 The Hosts File 00:04:00 Net Command 00:08:00 Windows Name Resolution 00:11:00 Dynamic DNS 00:05:00 DNS Troubleshooting 00:13:00 Section 11: Securing TCP/IP Making TCP/IP Secure 00:04:00 Symmetric Encryption 00:06:00 Asymmetric Encryption 00:03:00 Cryptographic Hashes 00:05:00 Identification 00:12:00 Access Control 00:04:00 AAA 00:05:00 Kerberos/EAP 00:08:00 Single Sign-On 00:10:00 Certificates and Trust 00:14:00 Certificate Error Scenarios 00:08:00 Section 12: Advanced Networking Devices Understanding IP Tunneling 00:06:00 Virtual Private Networks 00:13:00 Introduction to VLANs 00:12:00 InterVLAN Routing 00:03:00 Interfacing with Managed Switches 00:11:00 Switch Port Protection 00:07:00 Port Bonding 00:07:00 Port Mirroring 00:04:00 Quality of Service 00:05:00 IDS vs. IPS 00:04:00 Proxy Servers 00:13:00 Load Balancing 00:09:00 Device Placement Scenarios 00:13:00 Section 13: IPv6 Introduction to IPv6 00:13:00 IPv6 Addressing 00:15:00 IPv6 in Action 00:13:00 IPv4 and IPv6 Tunneling 00:05:00 Section 14: Remote Connectivity Telephony Technologies 00:09:00 Optical Carriers 00:03:00 Packet Switching 00:05:00 Connecting with Dial-up 00:05:00 Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) 00:05:00 Connecting with Cable Modems 00:04:00 Connecting with Satellites 00:03:00 ISDN and BPL 00:04:00 Remote Desktop Connectivity 00:05:00 Advanced Remote Control Systems 00:09:00 Section 15: Wireless Networking Introduction to 802.11 00:12:00 802.11 Standards 00:12:00 Power over Ethernet (PoE) 00:04:00 Antennas 00:09:00 Wireless Security Standards 00:16:00 Implementing Wireless Security 00:07:00 Threats to Your Wireless Network 00:07:00 Retro Threats 00:05:00 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 00:05:00 Enterprise Wireless 00:06:00 Installing a Wireless Network 00:15:00 Wireless Scenarios 00:07:00 More Wireless Scenarios 00:09:00 Section 16: Virtualization and Cloud Computing Virtualization Basics 00:07:00 Cloud Ownership 00:03:00 Cloud Implementation 00:12:00 Your First Virtual Machine 00:09:00 NAS and SAN 00:16:00 Platform as a Service (PaaS) 00:09:00 Software as a Service (SaaS) 00:03:00 Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) 00:10:00 Section 17: Mobile Networking Cellular Technologies 00:05:00 Mobile Connectivity 00:07:00 Deploying Mobile Devices 00:05:00 Mobile Access Control 00:06:00 Section 18: Building a Real-World Network Network Types 00:04:00 Network Design 00:10:00 Power Management 00:06:00 Unified Communications 00:11:00 Network Documentation 00:07:00 Contingency Planning 00:10:00 Predicting Hardware Failure 00:05:00 Backups 00:08:00 Section 19: Managing Risk What is Risk Management? 00:06:00 Security Policies 00:08:00 Change Management 00:07:00 User Training 00:03:00 Standard Business Documentation 00:05:00 Mitigating Network Threats 00:05:00 High Availability 00:05:00 Section 20: Protecting Your Network Denial of Service 00:09:00 Malware 00:10:00 Social Engineering 00:04:00 Access Control 00:08:00 Man-in-the-Middle 00:22:00 Introduction to Firewalls 00:05:00 Firewalls 00:10:00 DMZ 00:06:00 Hardening Devices 00:14:00 Physical Security Controls 00:09:00 Testing Network Security 00:08:00 Network Protection Scenarios 00:14:00 Section 21: Network Monitoring SNMP 00:15:00 Documenting Logs 00:09:00 System Monitoring 00:08:00 SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) 00:07:00 Section 22: Network Troubleshooting Network Troubleshooting Theory 00:05:00
If you are a newbie in the field of ethical hacking or want to become an ethical hacker, this course is just what will get you started. This is a comprehensive course with real-world examples to help you understand the fundamentals of hacking and cyber security.
In this practical course, you will learn to develop a complete understanding of all the concepts and topics you need to master in order to achieve the most sought-after networking certification today. With its easy-to-understand, structured approach, this course will enable you to master Cisco networking to the CCNA level, and beyond, in no time.
Advanced TCP/IP training course description An intensive advanced TCP/IP course focusing on the details of the protocols according to the RFCs. This course is designed to go into the technical details of the protocols and is not for those that are new to TCP/IP. A particular focus is on TCP and performance. Those more interested in routing protocols should see our Definitive IP routing for engineers course. It is expected that delegates are totally familiar with configuration addressing. Hands on sessions consist of protocol analysis using Wireshark. What will you learn Analyse packets and protocols in detail. Troubleshoot networks using Wireshark. Find performance problems using Wireshark. Perform network forensics. Advanced TCP/IP training course details Who will benefit: Advanced technical staff. Prerequisites: TCP/IP Foundation for engineers Duration 5 days Advanced TCP/IP training course contents IP Fragmentation and MTU issues, Path MTU discovery, Geolocation, unusual IP addresses, forwarding broadcasts, DiffServ, DSCP, ECN, assured and expedited forwarding. TTL usage in traceroute, Protocol field. Sanitising IP addresses in trace files. Wireshark and checksum errors. IPv6 The header. Extension headers. Traffic class and flow labels. Tunnelling. IPv6 and fragmentation. ARP Requests, responses, gratuitous ARP, Proxy ARP, ARP poisoning. ICMP ping, Round Trip Times, ICMP redirect, ICMP router advertisement and solicitation, Time Exceeded, Destination unreachable. ICMPv6: Similarity to ICMPv4, Neighbor discovery and the replacement of ARP. MLD. First hop redundancy ICMP discovery, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP. IGMP Multicast overview, multicast architecture, multicast addresses, IGMP v1, IGMPv2, IGMPv3. UDP Use in broadcasts and multicasts. Port numbers. TCP Connections, RST, FIN, sequence numbering, packet loss recovery, Fast recovery, RTO timeout, SACK, TCP flow control, receive window, congestion window, van Jacobsen, nagle, delayed ACKs, PSH, URG, TCP options, MSS, Window scaling, TCP timestamps. Congestion notification. Hands on Troubleshooting with sequence numbers, Wireshark IO and TCP graphs to analyse performance. Window size issues. DHCP DHCP header. Relationship to BOOTP. Discover, offer, request, decline, ACK, release. Lease, renewal and rebind times. Relay agents. DHCPv6 DNS Names and addresses, Resource Records, queries, responses, problems. MDNS. HTTP Requests, methods, request modifiers, response codes. HTTPS. SSL, TLS. Proxies. Hands on Redirects, recreating pages from packets. FTP Commands, responses, passive/active mode. Email SMTP, POP3, IMAP, commands responses. Voice and Video RTP, RTCP, SIP. IP PBXs. Traffic flows. Hands on Voice playback. SNMP MIBs, GET, TRAP, polling. Performance Baselining, high latency, Wireshark and timings, packet loss, redirections, small packets, congestion, name resolution. Security Network forensics, scanning and discovery, suspect traffic. IPsec, SSH.
Network+ training course description This network+ course covers the TCP/IP side of the exam. For delegates to pass the exam it is important that they meet the prerequisites, self study is also required. An intensive hands on IP foundation. The course focuses on all parts of TCP/IP including layers 4 to 7 on end stations as well as layer 3 on routers. The TCP/IP protocols are also studied to enable delegates to be able to troubleshoot TCP/IP using Wireshark. Hands on sessions are used to reinforce the theory rather than teach specific manufacturer equipment. What will you learn Use ping, traceroute and other tools to diagnose faults on a network. Configure IP on PCs and routers. Plan IP addresses and subnets. Analyse IP and TCP packets using an analyser. Troubleshoot TCP/IP. Network+ training course details Who will benefit: Those wishing to pass the Network+ exam. Prerequisites: Introduction to data communications & networking Duration 5 days Network+ training course contents What is TCP/IP? TCP and IP are protocols, 7 layer model, network layers, hardware/software layers, internetworking, protocols, What is IP? What is TCP? The internet, The IAB, RFCs. Ping and Wireshark Host configuration, IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, ping. Hands on Base configuration. Testing with ping. Analysing packets with Wireshark. Switches and Wireshark Switches versus hubs, layer 2 forwarding table, flooding, broadcasts. Hands on Building a switched based network. Configuring network devices Configuration options, console port, putty, telnet. Hands on Configuring switches, telnet. IP IP packet format, protocol field, TTL, DiffServ, fragments, ICMP. Hands on IP packet analysis. IP addressing 32 bits, dotted decimal, rules, networks, role of subnet masks, simple subnetting, prefix notation. Broadcasts, special use addresses. Hands on Planning and implementing addressing. IP and the lower layers ARP, media not supporting ARP. Hands on ARP. Routing What are routers? What routers do, default gateways, routing and addressing, routing tables, ways to update routing tables. Hands on Building a routed network, traceroute. Routing protocols IGPs and EGPs, RIP, RIPv2, Why not to use RIP, OSPF, OSPF metrics, convergence, distance vector protocols, link state protocols. Hands on OSPF, analysing routing tables, loopbacks. Network simulators Network simulators, EVE-NG, GNS3, CML. Hands on Using EVE-NG. Subnetting Subnetting to the bit level, ranges, how prefixes are used. Hands on Subnetting. VLANS and IP addressing What are VLANs, tagging, 802.1Q, Inter VLAN routing. Hands on Inter VLAN routing. TCP and UDP Layer 4, port numbers, client ports, broadcasts multicasts and layer 4, UDP header, TCP header, connections, ACK, sliding windows, options, connection states. Sockets. Hands on Analysing TCP packets. IPv4 address configuration Private addresses, NAT, NAPT, dynamic addressing, DHCP, link local addresses. Hands on DHCP, NAT. IPv6 What is IPv6, 128 bit addresses, address formats, IPv6 address allocation, header format, migration, dual stack, tunnelling, NAT64, DNS64. Hands on IPv6 setup troubleshooting. IPv6 address configuration Static addressing, EUI-64 addresses, IPv6 address order, SLAAC, DHCPv6. Hands on SLAAC. Applications Clients, servers, HTTP, Email, resource sharing, VoIP, video, terminal emulation, remote desktop. Network management and SNMP. Hands on Servers, TFTP, VoIP packet analysis. DNS Names and addresses, hosts file, how DNS works. FQDNs, DNS client configuration. Hands on Troubleshooting DNS. Security Firewalls, firewall architectures, DMZ, how firewalls work, proxy servers, filtering, ACLs, IDS, VPNs, authentication, encryption, tunnels, secure protocols. Hands on Firewalls, SSH Troubleshooting Methods, tools. Using the 7 layer model. Troubleshooting toolkits. Hands on Fixing the network.
IPTV training course description A current hot topic in recent years has been the provision of multimedia services over IP networks aka triple or quadruple play. This course investigates the characteristics of video transmission and then studies the impact on IP networks. What will you learn Use Wireshark to analyse and troubleshoot TV streams. Describe techniques, which can be used in IP to provide low uniform delay. Evaluate IPTV technologies. Design data networks, which will support IPTV. IPTV training course details Who will benefit: Anyone working with IPTV. Prerequisites: TCP/IP Foundation for engineers Intro to data communications & networking. Duration 3 days IPTV training course contents What is IPTV? What is IP? What is TV? Pixels, frames, colour, digital modulation, digital video broadcasting. SDTV, HDTV, 4K. IPTV architectures, Contribution, distribution, delivery. IPTV standards. Hands on Base IP connectivity, VLC. IPTV protocol stacks IP, TCP, UDP, RTP. IPv6. HTTP. Bandwidth requirements. Hands on IPTV bandwidth calculations. Video codecs What is a CODEC, pictures and audio, digitisation, sampling, quantisation, encoding, compressing. MPEG, bit rates, resolution. I, B, P frames, GOP. MPEG 2, MPEG 4, H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1. Hands on Analysing MPEG frames. IP issues Quality vs. bandwidth. Bandwidth, delay, latency, jitter, signalling. Routers. Hands on Analysing jitter and other performance issues. IPTV performance and QoS IP DSCP field, queuing strategies; FIFO, WFQ, custom, priority, RED. Differentiated services, Diffserv. 802.1Q. Traffic shaping. QoE. Hands on best effort versus prioritisation. UDP versus TCP Reliable, unreliable, connection oriented, connectionless. Broadcasts, multicasts and unicasts. TCP flow control, TCP and performance. Hands on TCP window sizes. RTP RTP, ports, mixers, translators, RTCP, SMPTE, FEC. Hands on RTP analysis with Wireshark. Multicasting Multicasting compared to unicasting and broadcasting, when to use and when not to use multicasting. IGMP, PIM-SM, SSM. MLD. Hands on Analysing multicast streams. OTT TV HTTP, HTTPS, Chunked HTTP. Adaptive streaming. HTML5. DASH vs HLS. Hands on Analysing HTTP streams. Security Firewalls, TLS, DRM, watermarking. Encryption. Geolocation. VPNs. IPTV architecture and other protocols Content providers, Service providers, delivery networks, home networks. Caching, Service discovery. RTSP. SAP, SDP. DHCP, DNS, NTP Hands on Fixing the network.
LINX 1 training course description An intensive hands on IP foundation leading to LINX Accredited Internet Technician stage 1. The course focuses on all parts of TCP/IP including layers 4 to 7 on end stations as well as layer 3 on routers. The TCP/IP protocols are also studied to enable delegates to be able to troubleshoot TCP/IP using Wireshark. Hands on sessions are used to reinforce the theory rather than teach specific manufacturer equipment. A multiple choice exam, leading to the LAIT I certification, is available after the course. The exam consists of 40 questions and lasts 1.5 hours. What will you learn Use ping, traceroute and other tools to diagnose faults on a network. Configure IP on PCs and routers. Plan IP addresses and subnets. Analyse IP and TCP packets using an analyser. Troubleshoot TCP/IP. LINX 1 training course details Who will benefit: Network engineers. Prerequisites: None. Duration 5 days LINX 1 training course contents What is TCP/IP? TCP and IP are protocols, 7 layer model, network layers, hardware/software layers, internetworking, protocols, What is IP? What is TCP? The internet, The IAB, RFCs. Ping and Wireshark Host configuration, IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, ping. Hands on Base configuration. Testing with ping. Analysing packets with Wireshark. Switches and Wireshark Switches versus hubs, layer 2 forwarding table, flooding, broadcasts. Hands on Building a switched based network. Configuring network devices Configuration options, console port, putty, telnet. Hands on Configuring switches, telnet. IP IP packet format, protocol field, TTL, DiffServ, fragments, ICMP. Hands on IP packet analysis. IP addressing 32 bits, dotted decimal, rules, networks, role of subnet masks, simple subnetting, prefix notation. Broadcasts, special use addresses. Hands on Planning and implementing addressing. IP and the lower layers ARP, media not supporting ARP. Hands on ARP. Routing What are routers? What routers do, default gateways, routing and addressing, routing tables, ways to update routing tables. Hands on Building a routed network, traceroute. Routing protocols IGPs and EGPs, RIP, RIPv2, Why not to use RIP, OSPF, OSPF metrics, convergence, distance vector protocols, link state protocols. Hands on OSPF, analysing routing tables, loopbacks. Network simulators Network simulators, EVE-NG, GNS3, CML. Hands on Using EVE-NG. Subnetting Subnetting to the bit level, ranges, how prefixes are used. Hands on Subnetting. VLANS and IP addressing What are VLANs, tagging, 802.1Q, Inter VLAN routing. Hands on Inter VLAN routing. TCP and UDP Layer 4, port numbers, client ports, broadcasts multicasts and layer 4, UDP header, TCP header, connections, ACK, sliding windows, options, connection states. Sockets. Hands on Analysing TCP packets. IPv4 address configuration Private addresses, NAT, NAPT, dynamic addressing, DHCP, link local addresses. Hands on DHCP, NAT. IPv6 What is IPv6, 128 bit addresses, address formats, IPv6 address allocation, header format, migration, dual stack, tunnelling, NAT64, DNS64. Hands on IPv6 setup troubleshooting. IPv6 address configuration Static addressing, EUI-64 addresses, IPv6 address order, SLAAC, DHCPv6. Hands on SLAAC. Applications Clients, servers, HTTP, Email, resource sharing, VoIP, video, terminal emulation, remote desktop. Network management and SNMP. Hands on Servers, TFTP, VoIP packet analysis. DNS Names and addresses, hosts file, how DNS works. FQDNs, DNS client configuration. Hands on Troubleshooting DNS. Security Firewalls, firewall architectures, DMZ, how firewalls work, proxy servers, filtering, ACLs, IDS, VPNs, authentication, encryption, tunnels, secure protocols. Hands on Firewalls, SSH Troubleshooting Methods, tools. Using the 7 layer model. Troubleshooting toolkits. Hands on Fixing the network.
Network fundamentals training course description An intensive hands on IP foundation leading to LINX Accredited Internet Technician stage 1. The course focuses on all parts of TCP/IP including layers 4 to 7 on end stations as well as layer 3 on routers. The TCP/IP protocols are also studied to enable delegates to be able to troubleshoot TCP/IP using Wireshark. Hands on sessions are used to reinforce the theory rather than teach specific manufacturer equipment. A multiple choice exam, leading to the LAIT I certification, is available after the course. The exam consists of 40 questions and lasts 1.5 hours. What will you learn Use ping, traceroute and other tools to diagnose faults on a network. Configure IP on PCs and routers. Plan IP addresses and subnets. Analyse IP and TCP packets using an analyser. Troubleshoot TCP/IP. Network fundamentals training course details Who will benefit: Network engineers. Prerequisites: None Duration 5 days Network fundamentals training course contents What is TCP/IP? TCP and IP are protocols, 7 layer model, network layers, hardware/software layers, internetworking, protocols, What is IP? What is TCP? The internet, The IAB, RFCs. Ping and Wireshark Host configuration, IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, ping. Hands on Base configuration. Testing with ping. Analysing packets with Wireshark. Switches and Wireshark Switches versus hubs, layer 2 forwarding table, flooding, broadcasts. Hands on Building a switched based network. Configuring network devices Configuration options, console port, putty, telnet. Hands on Configuring switches, telnet. IP IP packet format, protocol field, TTL, DiffServ, fragments, ICMP. Hands on IP packet analysis. IP addressing 32 bits, dotted decimal, rules, networks, role of subnet masks, simple subnetting, prefix notation. Broadcasts, special use addresses. Hands on Planning and implementing addressing. IP and the lower layers ARP, media not supporting ARP. Hands on ARP. Routing What are routers? What routers do, default gateways, routing and addressing, routing tables, ways to update routing tables. Hands on Building a routed network, traceroute. Routing protocols IGPs and EGPs, RIP, RIPv2, Why not to use RIP, OSPF, OSPF metrics, convergence, distance vector protocols, link state protocols. Hands on OSPF, analysing routing tables, loopbacks. Network simulators Network simulators, EVE-NG, GNS3, CML. Hands on Using EVE-NG. Subnetting Subnetting to the bit level, ranges, how prefixes are used. Hands on Subnetting. VLANS and IP addressing What are VLANs, tagging, 802.1Q, Inter VLAN routing. Hands on Inter VLAN routing. TCP and UDP Layer 4, port numbers, client ports, broadcasts multicasts and layer 4, UDP header, TCP header, connections, ACK, sliding windows, options, connection states. Sockets. Hands on Analysing TCP packets. IPv4 address configuration Private addresses, NAT, NAPT, dynamic addressing, DHCP, link local addresses. Hands on DHCP, NAT. IPv6 What is IPv6, 128 bit addresses, address formats, IPv6 address allocation, header format, migration, dual stack, tunnelling, NAT64, DNS64. Hands on IPv6 setup troubleshooting. IPv6 address configuration Static addressing, EUI-64 addresses, IPv6 address order, SLAAC, DHCPv6. Hands on SLAAC. Applications Clients, servers, HTTP, Email, resource sharing, VoIP, video, terminal emulation, remote desktop. Network management and SNMP. Hands on Servers, TFTP, VoIP packet analysis. DNS Names and addresses, hosts file, how DNS works. FQDNs, DNS client configuration. Hands on Troubleshooting DNS. Security Firewalls, firewall architectures, DMZ, how firewalls work, proxy servers, filtering, ACLs, IDS, VPNs, authentication, encryption, tunnels, secure protocols. Hands on Firewalls, SSH Troubleshooting Methods, tools. Using the 7 layer model. Troubleshooting toolkits. Hands on Fixing the network.