Become a Network Administrator

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Free Online Course: Become a Network Administrator provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 32 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Become a Network Administrator is taught by Kevin Wallace, Anthony Sequeira, Greg Sowell, Greg Sowell, Greg Sowell, Jungwoo Ryoo, Kevin Wallace, Robert McMillen, MBA, MCT, MCSE , Kevin Wallace, Joli Ballew, Mark Jacob, Lazaro (Laz) Diaz, Lisa Bock, Lisa Bock, Denise Allen-Hoyt, Denise Allen-Hoyt and Todd Lammle.

Overview
  • Network administrators play a vital role in managing and maintaining an organization's computer network. Begin your career in information technology (IT) as a network administrator, and learn the essential skills you'll need to organize, install, and support a Cisco network.

    • Master the networking concepts and skills to support a Cisco network.
    • Learn to troubleshoot a Cisco network.
    • Configure routers and switches.

Syllabus
    • Course 1: Networking Foundations: Networking Basics
      • Get an overview of the foundational topics any networking professional should know, as well as an introduction to emerging technologies.
    • Course 2: Networking Foundations: IP Addressing
      • Learn about the basics of IP addressing in networking, from how IPv4 and IPv6 addresses are formed to how to configure DHCP.
    • Course 3: Networking Foundations: Network Media (LANs)
      • Learn how to set up a LAN (local area network), WAN (wide area network), or wireless area network in this Foundations of Networking class.
    • Course 4: Networking Foundations: Network Media (WANs)
      • Discover how to apply your existing IP knowledge to networking. Learn how to set up WANs (wide area networks) with switches, routers, and different routing protocols.
    • Course 5: Networking Foundations: Protocols and CLI Tools
      • Explore the main methods for troubleshooting network connectivity issues using different protocols and command-line (CLI) tools
    • Course 6: Protecting Your Network with Open Source Software
      • Learn how to protect your network for free with open-source tools and these network-security tutorials from expert Jungwoo Ryoo.
    • Course 7: Learning IP Addressing
      • Learn how to configure and verify IP addresses and explore static vs. dynamic addresses and public vs. private addressing.
    • Course 8: Learning Network Troubleshooting
      • Learn how to triage network problems, troubleshoot network and VPN issues, and use common networking tools like Wireshark and PowerShell.
    • Course 9: Learning Subnetting
      • Learn the basics of IPv4 addressing and master the skill of IP subnetting.
    • Course 10: Learning the Packet Delivery Process
      • Learn the basics of the packet delivery process to understand how protocols and ports work together to deliver data to the proper destination.
    • Course 11: Learning IPv6
      • Get to know IPv6, the latest version of Internet Protocol, which routes traffic across the web.
    • Course 12: Advanced Cisco Routing: RIPv2, EIGRP, and OSPF
      • Explore advanced topics and techniques in Cisco routing, from RIPv2 routes for smaller networks, to EIGRP and OSPF protocols for enterprise networks.
    • Course 13: Wireshark Essential Training
      • Get an overview of packet analysis and using Wireshark Next Generation, a free network protocol analyzer. Find out how it can help with latency issues and network attacks.
    • Course 14: Wireshark: Functionality
      • Enhance your Wireshark workflow by becoming better acquainted with its interface and core features. Discover the different menus and toolbars and how to personalize the interface.
    • Course 15: Learning Cisco CLI Switch Configuration
      • Learn how to configure a Cisco switch to connect and control resources on your network.
    • Course 16: Learning Cisco CLI Router Configuration
      • Learn how to configure a Cisco router to transmit data between local area networks and connect to the Internet.
    • Course 17: Cisco Networking Foundations
      • Study to pass the Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) exam, Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (100-105), with this comprehensive test prep course.