TCP/IP Networking

TRAINING COURSE

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Details

TCP/IP Stands for Transmission Control Protocol over the Internet Protocol and it has come to represent the stack of protocols used for modern computer networking. (A protocol is the set of rules that determine the format of data and control information that is transmitted over the network).

This course covers a broad overview of the components to a network protocol stack. It focuses specifically on the format of TCP/IP Packets. The set up of network interfaces on computers (in Linux or Windows). Understanding static destination based routing on a network. Understanding calculating netmasks and CIDR.

Delivery Methods

Delivery Method Duration
Classroom
Instructor-led classroom-based training. Classes are scheduled at various conference centres in the Sandton area or your premises. Stationary and printed manuals or online resources are included. Refreshments, including 2 tea breaks and a cooked meal for lunch are provided. Training is between 9 am to 4 pm.
Classroom
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Live Virtual Training
This course is delivered live via Microsoft Teams. You will be able to see and hear the instructor, view their whiteboard, and ask questions or communicate in the chat. Attend from the comfort of your own home or private office.
Live Virtual Training
2 Days Get a Quote

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Audience

PC Technicians. System Administrators. Programmers. IT Managers.

Pre-Requisites

Computer Literacy. A Basic experience of computer networks as a user.

Course Outline / Curriculum

  • Computer Networking Overview
    • History
    • Common Technologies
    • Jargon Demistified
  • The Network Stack
    • Brief overview of the OSI Stack
    • The TCP/IP Stack
    • Ethernet
    • Wireless Protocols
    • PPP
    • WAN Protocols
  • The IP Protocol
    • Routing the reason for IP
    • The IP Packet
    • Netmasks
    • Private Networks(RFC1918) and NAT
  • Practical Network Interface Setup
    • ipconfig and ifconfig
    • Static network setup
    • DHCP considerations
  • ICMP and IP diagnostics
    • ICMP echo and PING
    • TTL and destination unreachable and TRACEROUTE
    • Fragmentation and MTU
  • TCP and UDP
    • The reason for TCP - Sessions
    • Compare and contrast TCP and UDP
    • Packet Structure
    • Port addresses and Sockets
    • The netstat command
  • Understanding Important Application Layer Protocols
    • DNS
    • Mail
    • Web(HTTP/S)
    • File Protocols
    • VPN technologies
  • Other Useful tools
    • Sniffers
    • Port Scanners

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