Networking 101
Whether you’re trying to set up a home computer network or a network for your office, you’ll find this tight little tutorial from HP will guide you through the process. It’s a no-nonsense, practical tutorial that provides just enough conceptual information to get you started, while maintaining a focus on the practical issues of setting up and maintaining a computer network.
From Networking 101 online course from HP
From the website: “This networking tutorial will walk you through tasks associated with setting up and maintaining a network. You’ll learn about networking software, security, concepts and technologies, and learn how to set up a common server.”
Overview
This course includes tight text-based lessons with lots of graphics to help clarify concepts. Quizzes and practical assignments provide opportunities to test and apply your knowledge of key concepts. Here’s an overview of Lessons, along with brief descriptions, from the website:
“Lesson 1: Networking definitions: terms, concepts, and technologies This lesson helps you to understand what a network is, how it works and what kinds of technologies play a role in networked communications. You’ll build on this foundation in all of the lessons that follow. » Lesson » Assignment: Become familiar with networking » Quiz: Lesson 1, quiz 1
Lesson 2: Understanding networking software This lesson explores networking software operating systems and how they provide communication across the network. You’ll also look at client versus server operating systems, and how applications share data. » Lesson » Assignment: Investigate networking software » Quiz: Lesson 2, quiz 1
Lesson 3: Connecting a wireless network Whether wired or wireless, every network uses some type of layout and requires addresses to connect to and communicate with other devices. This lesson covers basic network layout and design, network addressing, access and more. » Lesson » Assignment: Select a topology and IP addresses » Quiz: Lesson 3, quiz 1
Lesson 4: Network tutorial: working with servers In this lesson, you’ll delve into server setup and management, learn about different uses for servers and determine which factors will help you make a wise decision about whether to host your own services or have someone else do it. » Lesson » Assignment: Determine server roles and your email application » Quiz: Lesson 4, quiz 1
Lesson 5: Managing network security In this lesson, you’ll learn what it takes to properly maintain a wired or wireless network. You’ll learn about network performance optimization, how to make sure your network is secure and how to establish a network maintenance routine. » Lesson » Assignment: Minimize security risks » Quiz: Lesson 5, quiz 1
Lesson 6: Troubleshooting: a networking toolkit This final lesson helps you understand how to identify and address common problems that affect a network, and how to effectively troubleshoot issues so your network stays healthy. » Lesson » Assignment: Use troubleshooting tools » Quiz: Lesson 6, quiz 1″
Note 1: While the course is free, you’ll need to register with an email address. (Registration is free.)
Note 2: You can download the entire course as a single, 54-page (though locked, not editable) PDF file.
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