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Operating Systems & Networking Course
Operating Systems & Networking Essentials
Learn the basics of OS, networking, and major protocols and security principles to enhance your technical background. Enroll in this computer networking course to develop employment competencies.
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Course outline
Industry focussed curriculum designed by experts
OS Fundamentals
9 items
0.29 hr
- Course - Learning Objectives
- Introduction to Operating Systems
- Windows Server Fundamentals Part 1 - Agenda
- Windows Server Fundamentals Part 2 - Agenda
- User Account and Groups Policy
- Virtual Server-2
- Linux Fundamentals - Overview
- Applications
- Mac OS
Basics of Networking
11 items
3.01 hr
- Networking Basics
- Types of Networks
- Introduction to Computer Network Hardware
- IP Address Hierarchy and Key Network Devices
- Introduction to Switch and Router
- Introduction to IP Addressing
- IPv4 Addressing
- IPv6 Addressing
- Network Address Translation
- OSI Model
- Layers of OSI Model
Introductory Network Protocols
4 items
0.29 hr
- Introduction to Network Protocols
- TCP-IP Model and Difference between OSI and TCP-IP Model
- Introduction to DNS
- DNS Demo
Basic Security Concepts
16 items
2.24 hr
- Network security and Services - Overview
- Active Directory
- Security Groups & Active directory group policy
- Exchange Server
- File Server
- Proxy
- Virtual Private Network
- Domain Name Service
- Network Monitoring
- Backup
- Introduction to Firewall
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Firewalls
- Firewall Principles
- Introduction to Types of Firewalls
- Antivirus Software and Antivirus Architecture
- Introduction to Antivirus and Types of Antivirus Software
- Course - Learning Outcomes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to take this online networking course?
The course is aimed at students, future IT practitioners and anyone wishing to achieve a sound background in computer networking and operating systems. It can also be used by individuals who would like to reinforce their knowledge of the fundamentals of network security.
What will this computer networking online course teach me?
You will be taught the fundamental activities of operating systems, networking principles, IP addressing, OSI model and the most popular network protocols such as TCP, IP and HTTP. You will also learn some of the most important security measures, such as firewalls and antivirus programs.
What are the practical skills that I will acquire in this course?
By the end of the course, you will be able to describe how operating systems work and identify key network equipment. You will also practice IP addressing, understand important network protocols, and implement basic security controls to protect systems and networks.
Is this operating system online course self-paced?
Yes, The course is self-paced, and thus you can study at your own pace. You will be able to get video lessons and content pages as well as guided explanations to support your learning.
Is there practical work in the operating system course?
Yes, The course consists of illustrations and exercises that allow you to implement the concepts of networking, protocols, and security in a systematized manner and be ready to apply the concepts to real-life situations.