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World of Computer Networking: Your CCNA start

World of Computer Networking: Your CCNA start

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Description

This course will help you to prepare for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam. The course covers all the major topics of computer networking and network devices, such as Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, routing, switching, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Network Address Translation (NAT), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and Domain Name System (DNS).

Do you want to learn the basics and advanced concepts of computer networking? Do you want to prepare for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam? With this course, you will learn the basic and advanced concepts of computer networking from scratch. The course starts with Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) models, explaining how different hosts communicate with each other. Next, you will become familiar with networking layers, such as physical, data link, network, transport, and application. Once you have gained the knowledge of layers, you will move towards exploring the concepts of routing and learn the difference between private and public IP addresses. Next, you will discover the purpose of Network Address Translation (NAT) in networking and understand the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Domain Name System (DNS) protocols in detail. By the end of this course, you will have gained a solid understanding of computer networking and network devices and will have developed the skills to pass the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam.

What You Will Learn

Use routers to build routing tables to route packets
Distinguish between private and public Internet Protocol (IP) addresses
Build Media Access Control (MAC) address tables using switches
Analyze Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) requests and responses using Wireshark
Grasp techniques for building a Domain Name System (DNS) registry
Become familiar with the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) global routing protocol

Audience

Whether you are a computer network professional, software developer, or DevOps engineer, who wants to build a strong foundation in computer networking and network devices, this course is for you. Those who want to prepare for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam will also find this course useful. There is no prerequisite to get started with this course.

Approach

With the help of interesting diagrams and engaging activities, this course will prepare you for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam and make you strong in the subject of computer networking and network devices.

Key Features

Get to grips with Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, network masks, subnets, and subnetting * Learn how to perform analysis of different protocols and Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) layer headers * Discover how computer networks operate on different layers

About the Author
Bogdan Stashchuk

Bogdan Stashchuk has over 20 years of experience as a software engineering instructor. He excels at breaking down complex topics into easy-to-follow steps. His courses are designed with hands-on exercises, ensuring that learners can actively participate and apply what they learn. From start to finish, students can follow along and complete tasks just as Bogdan demonstrates in his lectures. He also includes challenging assignments with detailed solutions. This approach helps learners understand and remember the material long after they've completed the course. Through his dedication and expertise, Bogdan ensures a valuable and effective learning experience for everyone.

Course Outline

1. What is a Computer Network?

1. Introduction

This video provides an introduction to the course.

2. What is a Computer Network?

This video explains what a computer network is like.

3. Using Computer Networks Every Day

This video explains the everyday use of computer networks.

2. Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Models

1. Why We Should Use Models to Understand Computer Networking

This video explains why we need models to understand computer networking.

2. Capturing Some Data Using Wireshark

This video demonstrates how to capture data using Wireshark.

3. Applications and Protocols

This video introduces you to the basic protocols for applications.

4. Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Model

This video presents an overview of the TCP/IP model.

5. Mapping Captured Data Packets to Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Model Layers

This video explains how to map captured data packets to TCP/IP model layers.

6. Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Model

This video introduces you to the OSI model.

3. Bits and Bytes

1. Basics of Bits and Bytes

This video explains the basics of bits and bytes in Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).

2. Protocol Data Units (PDUs)

This video introduces you to PDUs.

3. Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) versus Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Model

This video highlights the difference between the OSI and TCP/IP model.

4. Encapsulation and Decapsulation

This video focuses on encapsulation and decapsulation.

4. Ethernet

1. Introduction to the Ethernet Section

This video provides an introduction to the Ethernet section.

2. What is Ethernet?

This video explains the concept of Ethernet.

3. Copper, Fiber, and Wireless Media

This video introduces you to copper, fiber, and wireless media.

4. Network Interface Controller (NIC)

This video provides an introduction to NIC.

5. Media Access Control (MAC) Address

This video explains the concept of MAC address in detail.

6. Hexadecimal versus Binary Numbers

This video highlights the difference between hexadecimal and binary numbers.

7. Structure of a Media Access Control (MAC) Address

This video explains the structure of a MAC address.

8. Media Access Control (MAC) Address Notations

This video introduces you to MAC address notations.

5. Network Characteristics

1. Bandwidth in Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

This video focuses on bandwidth in TCP/IP.

2. Throughput in Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

This video focuses on throughput in TCP/IP.

3. Measuring Throughput

This video demonstrates how to measure throughput.

4. Latency

This video provides an introduction to latency.

5. Round-trip Time (RTT) versus Ping

This video highlights the difference between RTT and ping.

6. Measuring Round-trip Time (RTT) Using the Ping Utility

This video explains how to measure RTT using the Ping utility.

7. Jitter

This video explains the concept of jitter.

8. Packet Loss Rate

This video explains the packet loss rate in detail.

9. Summary on Network Properties

This video provides a summary of network properties.

6. Switches and Data Link Layer

1. Network Switches

This video provides an introduction to network switches.

2. Working of Network Switches

This video demonstrates how network switches work.

3. Ethernet Frame Header

This video provides an introduction to the Ethernet frame header.

4. Types of Communication

This video explains different types of communication.

5. Types of Media Access Control (MAC) Addresses

This video introduces you to the different types of MAC addresses.

6. Full-duplex versus Half-duplex Transmission Modes

This video highlights the difference between full-duplex and half-duplex transmission modes.

7. Collision

This video explains the concept of collision.

8. Collision Handling Mechanisms

This video explains various collision handling mechanisms.

9. Collision Domains

This video introduces you to collision domains.

10. Negotiation of the Speed and Duplex

This video provides an introduction to speed and duplex.

11. Analyzing Unicast Ethernet Frame Headers

This video explains how to analyze unicast Ethernet frame headers.

12. Analyzing Broadcast Ethernet Frames

This video explains how to analyze broadcast Ethernet frame headers.

13. Summary

This video provides a summary of this section.

7. Routers and Network Layer

1. Introduction

This video provides an introduction to the section.

2. Disadvantages of the Switched Network

This video explains the disadvantages of the switched network.

3. What is an Internet Protocol (IP) Address?

This video introduces you to the concept of an IP address.

4. Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4) versus Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) IP Addresses

This video highlights the difference between IPv4 and IPv6 IP addresses.

5. Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4) Address Format

This video explains the IPv4 address format.

6. Media Access Control (MAC) Address versus Internet Protocol (IP) Address

This video explains the difference between a MAC address and an IP address.

7. Types of Internet Protocol (IP) Addresses

This video highlights different types of IP addresses.

8. Routers

This video explains the concept of routers.

9. Local Area Network (LAN) versus Wide Area Network (WAN)

This video highlights the difference between LAN and WAN.

10. How Routers Interconnect to Local Area Networks (LANs)?

This video explains how routers interconnect to LANs.

8. Internet Protocol (IP) Addressing and Internet Protocol (IP) Packets

1. Classes of Internet Protocol (IP) Addresses

This video explains the different classes of IP addresses.

2. Localhost Internet Protocol (IP) Address

This video introduces you to the concept of a localhost IP address.

3. Accessing the Web Server Using a Localhost Internet Protocol (IP) Address

This video demonstrates how to access the web server using a localhost IP address.

4. Private versus Public Internet Protocol (IP) Addresses

This video highlights the difference between private and public IP addresses.

5. What is a Network?

This video introduces you to the concept of network.

6. Range of Private Internet Protocol (IP) Addresses

This video explains the range of private IP addresses.

7. Range of Public Internet Protocol (IP) Addresses

This video explains the range of public IP addresses.

8. Static Internet Protocol (IP) Addresses

This video introduces you to static IP addresses.

9. Dynamic Internet Protocol (IP) Addresses

This video introduces you to dynamic IP addresses.

10. Changing Dynamic Internet Protocol (IP) Address to Static and Back

This video explains how to change a dynamic IP address to a static IP address and back.

11. Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4) Header

This video introduces you to the IPv4 header.

12. Analyzing One of the Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4) Packets

This video demonstrates how to analyze one of the IPv4 packets.

13. Analyzing Other Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4) Packets

This video explains how to analyze other IPv4 packets.

14. Summary

This video provides a summary of the section.

9. Networks

1. Introduction

This video provides an introduction to the section.

2. Networks

This video explains networks and their types.

3. Network - Example 1

This video explains network with an example.

4. Network - Example 2

This video continues to explain network with an example.

5. Network - Example 3

This video wraps up your learning of network with an example.

10. Binary Math

1. Converting Binary to Decimal

This video demonstrates how to convert binary to decimal.

2. Converting Decimal to Binary Conversion

This video explains how to convert decimal to binary.

3. Binary AND and OR Operators

This video introduces you to binary AND and OR operators.

11. Networks Masks and Subnetting

1. What is a Network Mask?

This video provides an introduction to network masks.

2. Same Network or Different

This video explains when to use the same network and when to use a different network.

3. Hosts in the Same Network - Example 1

This video explains hosts in the same network with an example.

4. Hosts in the Same Network - Example 2

This video continues to explain hosts in the same network with an example.

5. Hosts in the Same Network - Example 3

This video wraps up your learning of hosts in the same network with an example.

6. Number of Hosts Needed in a Network - Example 1

This video explains the number of hosts needed in a network with an example.

7. Number of Hosts Needed in a Network - Example 2

This video continues to explain the number of hosts needed in a network with an example.

8. Number of Hosts Needed in a Network - Example 3

This video wraps up your learning of number of hosts needed in a network with an example.

9. What is Subnetting?

This video introduces you to subnetting.

10. Need for Subnetting

This video explains the need for subnetting.

11. Subnetting Example

This video explains subnetting with an example.

12. Nested Subnetting

This video introduces you to nested subnetting.

13. Summary

This video provides a summary of the section.

12. Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) and Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)

1. Introduction

This video provides an introduction to the section.

2. Default Gateway

This video explains default gateway in detail.

3. What is Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)?

This video introduces you to ARP.

4. Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) Request and Response

This video highlights the concept of ARP requests and responses.

5. Analyzing Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) Requests and Responses Using Wireshark

This video demonstrates how to analyze ARP requests and responses using Wireshark.

6. How Packets are Sent to Remote Hosts

This video explains how to send packets to remote hosts.

7. Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)

This video introduces you to ICMP.

8. Using Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)

This video shows how to use ICMP.

9. Sending Packets to Remote Hosts

This video demonstrates how to send packets to remote hosts with an example.

10. Summary

This video provides a summary of the section.

13. Transport Layers: Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP)

1. Introduction

This video provides an introduction to the section.

2. What is the Purpose of the Transport Layer?

This video explains the purpose of the transport layer.

3. Client and Server

This video explains the client and server in the transport layer.

4. Transport Layer Connections

This video focuses on the connections in the transport layer.

5. Application and Protocol Ports

This video introduces you to application and protocol ports.

6. Understanding How a Web Browser Creates Different Connections

This video explains how a web browser creates different connections.

7. Multiplexing and De-multiplexing in the Transport Layer

This video focuses on multiplexing and de-multiplexing in the transport layer.

8. Port Ranges

This video presents an overview of port ranges.

9. What is a Network Socket?

This video provides an introduction to the concept of network sockets.

10. Examples of Network Sockets

This video explains network sockets with examples.

11. Multiple Sockets

This video focuses on multiple sockets.

12. Same Ports in Different Applications

This video highlights the concept of same ports in different applications.

13. Analyzing Sockets on the Windows Client

This video demonstrates how to analyze sockets on the Windows client.

14. Analyzing Sockets on the Mac Client

This video explains how to analyze sockets on the Mac client.

15. Understanding How Processes are Bound to the Sockets

This video explains how processes are bound to the sockets.

16. Creating a Web Server and Making Connections to It

This video demonstrates how to create a web server and make connections to it.

17. Starting Multiple Processes on the Same Port

This video explains how to start multiple processes on the same port.

18. Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) versus User Datagram Protocol (UDP)

This video highlights the difference between TCP and UDP.

19. Establishing a Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) Connection

This video shows how to establish a TCP connection.

20. Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) Header

This video focuses on TCP headers.

21. Analyzing a Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) Connection in Wireshark - Part 1

This is the first part of the two-part video that explains how to analyze a TCP connection in Wireshark.

22. Analyzing a Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) Connection in Wireshark - Part 2

This is the second part of the two-part video that explains how to analyze a TCP connection in Wireshark.

23. User Datagram Protocol (UDP)

This video explains UDP in detail.

24. Analyzing User Datagram Protocol (UDP) in Wireshark

This video demonstrates how to analyze UDP in Wireshark.

25. Summary

This video provides a summary of the section.

14. Routing

1. Introduction

This video provides an introduction to the section.

2. Responsibilities of the Router

This video explains the responsibilities of the router.

3. Routing Table

This video introduces you to the routing table.

4. Routing between Two Networks

This video explains the process of routing between two networks.

5. Overview of End-to-End Internet Protocol (IP) Packet Transmission with an Example

Overview of End-to-End Internet Protocol (IP) Packet Transmission with an Example

6. End-to-End Internet Protocol (IP) Packet Transmission - Part 1

This is the first part of the three-part video that explains end-to-end IP packet transmission.

7. End-to-End Internet Protocol (IP) Packet Transmission - Part 2

This is the second part of the three-part video that explains end-to-end IP packet transmission.

8. End-to-End Internet Protocol (IP) packet transmission - Part 3

This is the third part of the three-part video that explains end-to-end IP packet transmission.

9. Summary of End-to-End Internet Protocol (IP) Packet Transmission Example

This video provides a summary of end-to-end IP packet transmission.

10. Multiple Routers

This video introduces you to multiple routers.

11. Static versus Dynamic Routes

This video highlights the difference between static and dynamic routes.

12. Default Routes

Matching a Default Route

13. Matching a Default Route

This video demonstrates how to match a default route.

14. Default Routes Usage

This video explains the usage of default routes.

15. Understanding How Routers Make Routing Decisions

This video explains how routers make routing decisions.

16. Dynamic Routing Protocols

This video introduces you to dynamic routing protocols.

17. Classless Inter Domain Routing (CIDR)

This video highlights the concept of CIDR.

18. Summary of Routes

This video provides a summary of routes.

19. Private Internet Protocol (IP) Addresses

This video introduces you to the concept of private IP addresses.

20. Autonomous System (AS)

This video provides an introduction to AS.

21. Autonomous System Number (ASN)

This video introduces you to ASN.

22. Resolving a Public Internet Protocol (IP) Address to Autonomous System Number (ASN)

This video demonstrates how to resolve a public IP address to ASN.

23. Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP) versus Exterior Gateway Protocol (EGP)

This video highlights the difference between IGP and EGP.

24. Distance Vector versus Link State Routing Protocols

This video provides the difference between distance vector and link-state routing protocols.

25. Filtered Routes in Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)

This video introduces you to filtered routes in BGP.

26. Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) Prefix Lists

This video focuses on BGP prefix lists.

27. Multiple Route Paths

This video explains multiple route paths.

28. Routing Protocols Metrics

This video introduces you to routing protocol metrics.

29. Equal-cost Load Balancing

This video highlights the concept of equal-cost load balancing.

30. Routing through Multiple Routers

This video demonstrates how to route through multiple routers.

31. Using the Traceroute Utility to Trace the Path to Remote Servers

This video explains how to use the traceroute utility to trace the path to remote servers.

32. Summary

This video provides a summary of this section.

15. Network Address Translation (NAT)

1. Introduction

This video provides an introduction to the section.

2. Need for Network Address Translation (NAT)

This video explains the need for NAT.

3. Types of Network Address Translation (NAT)

This video introduces you to different types of NAT.

4. Working of Network Address Translation (NAT)

This video explains the working of NAT.

5. Static Network Address Translation (NAT)

This video introduces you to static NAT.

6. Dynamic Network Address Translation (NAT)

This video introduced you to dynamic NAT.

7. Dynamic Port Address Translation (PAT)

This video introduces you to dynamic PAT.

8. Static Port Address Translation (PAT)

This video introduces you to static PAT.

9. Checking Network Address Translation (NAT) Settings on a Wireless Router

This video demonstrates how to check NAT settings on a wireless router.

10. Summary

This video provides a summary of the section.

16. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Domain Name System (DNS)

1. Introduction

This video provides an introduction to the section.

2. Network Configuration Parameters of the Hosts

This video explains the network configuration parameters of the hosts.

3. Working of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

This video explains the working of DHCP.

4. Analyzing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Using Wireshark

This video explains how to analyze DHCP using Wireshark.

5. Need for Domain Names

This video explains the need for domain names.

6. Domain Name

This video introduces you to the concept of domain names.

7. Uniform Resource Locator (URL)

This video introduces you to the concept of URL.

8. Uniform Resource Locator (URL) Ports and Fragments

This video focuses on URL ports and fragments.

9. Domain Name Levels

This video introduces you to domain name levels.

10. Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN)

This video provides an introduction to FQDN.

11. Domain Name System (DNS) in a Nutshell

This video presents an overview of DNS.

12. Working of Domain Name System (DNS) between Client and Server

This video explains the working of DNS between client and server.

13. nslookup Utility

This video introduces you to the nslookup utility.

14. Analyzing a Domain Name System (DNS) Query and Response

This video demonstrates how to analyze a DNS query and response.

15. Facts about Domain Names

This video presents some facts about domain names.

16. Domain Name System (DNS) Registrars and Domain Name System (DNS) Registries

This video focuses on DNS registrars and registries.

17. Types of Domain Name System (DNS) Registry Servers

This video explains the different types of DNS registry servers.

18. Responsibilities of Domain Name System (DNS) Servers

This video focuses on the responsibilities of DNS servers.

19. Domain Name System (DNS) Registry versus Library

This video highlights the difference between a DNS registry and library.

20. Structure of a Domain Name System (DNS) Registry versus Library

This video explains the difference between the structure of a DNS registry and library.

21. Getting Information about Domain names

This video demonstrates how to get information about domain names.

22. Domain Name System (DNS) Query Resolution Process

This video explains the DNS query resolution process.

23. Types of Domain Name System (DNS) Records

This video introduces you to different types of DNS records.

24. Domain Name System (DNS) Records of Your Domain

This video explains the DNS records of your domain.

25. Domain Name System (DNS) Query Resolution Caching Process

This video focuses on the DNS query resolution caching process.

26. Domain Name System (DNS) Query Resolution Round Robin Process

This video explains the DNS query resolution round robin process.

27. Reverse Domain Name System (DNS) Query Resolution Process

This video introduces you to the reverse DNS query resolution process.

28. Working of the Reverse Domain Name System (DNS) Query Resolution Process

This video explains the working of the reverse DNS query resolution process.

29. Setting up the Type of Query Using Extended nslookup

This video explains how to set up the type of query using extended nslookup.

30. Summary

This video provides a summary of the section.

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