Fundamentals of Network Design

This OnDemand course is designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in the ICT industry and want to learn the primary considerations for designing a network for a commercial premises. Network users generally do not think in terms of the complexity of the underlying network. They think of the network as a means of accessing the applications they need, when they need them. For ICT professionals, however, it is critical to know how a network is built and how to meet the end users’ needs. In this course, you will learn how a network’s design can affect accessibility and reliability for the end user. In addition, you will learn about network requirements in a data center as well as the design considerations for a wireless network.

 

Course Highlights

	Differentiate between the two primary network design models
	Identify five types of networks based on their geographical coverage area
	Describe the most common LAN topologies
	Identify the three primary types of network messaging
	Describe the purpose of the OSI model
	Identify network hardware utilized in organizational networks
	Describe network connections via Ethernet and Internet Protocol
	Identify the uses of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and Power over Ethernet
	Describe the factors that are used to determine a data center’s design requirements
	Define the five levels of data center availability classes
	Describe how signals are transmitted from source to wireless device within an organizational network in a building
	Identify obstacles that obstruct the transmission of wireless signals in nature and within a building
	List design considerations for a wireless network system

 

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