1. Networking Fundamentals: An introduction to the basic concepts and principles of computer networking, including network architectures, protocols, and communication models.
2. Network Design and Infrastructure: Topics related to network design principles, network topologies, IP addressing, subnetting, and network infrastructure components such as routers, switches, and firewalls.
3. Network Protocols and Services: In-depth study of various network protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, and their roles in facilitating network communication. Also covers network services like VPN, NAT, and VLAN.
4. Network Security: Focuses on network security principles and techniques, including common threats and vulnerabilities, network security policies, access control, authentication, encryption, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
5. Network Administration and Management: Covers network administration tasks such as network configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization. Also includes topics like network documentation, change management, and network monitoring tools.
6. Wireless Networking: Explores wireless network technologies, including Wi-Fi standards, wireless security protocols, and deployment considerations for wireless networks.
7. Network Virtualization: Introduces the concept of network virtualization and covers virtualization technologies such as VLANs, virtual switches, and virtual network functions.
8. Network Troubleshooting: Focuses on techniques and methodologies for identifying and resolving network issues, including network diagnostic tools, troubleshooting methodologies, and best practices.
9. Network Project Management: Provides an understanding of project management principles and techniques as applied to network infrastructure projects, including project planning, resource allocation, and project documentation.