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1. Introduction to Networks (ITN)

  • Networking Basics: Overview of networking infrastructure, key network components, the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model, and the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) suite.
  • Network Protocols and Communications: Mechanisms for data encapsulation, Ethernet standards and Local Area Network (LAN) implementation, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing schemes, and subnetting techniques.
  • Network Access: Switching methodologies, Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), and protocols for inter-VLAN routing.
  • IP Connectivity: Fundamental routing principles, static route configuration, and dynamic routing using the Routing Information Protocol (RIP).
  • IP Services: Deployment of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) for address management and Network Address Translation (NAT) for public IP conservation.
  • Network Security Fundamentals: Core security principles and the implementation of Access Control Lists (ACLs) to regulate traffic flow.
  • Network Performance: Wireless networking standards, network monitoring tools, and systematic troubleshooting methodologies.

2. Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials

  • Switching Concepts: Basic switch administration, VLAN and trunk configuration, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) for loop prevention, and EtherChannel for link aggregation.
  • Routing Concepts: Router initialization and configuration, analysis of routing tables, inter-VLAN routing strategies, and Single-Area OSPF implementation.
  • Wireless LANs: Wireless standards and protocols, WLAN security frameworks, wireless network configuration, and diagnostic procedures for wireless infrastructure.
  • Network Security: Switch hardening techniques, DHCP snooping for address integrity, port security measures, and router access controls.
  • IP Services: Configuration of Syslog for event logging, Network Time Protocol (NTP) synchronization, and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for device monitoring.

3. Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation

  • Advanced IP Addressing: Comprehensive IPv4 and IPv6 addressing models, including subnetting and Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM) for efficient address allocation.
  • Routing Concepts: Multi-area OSPF deployment, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) fundamentals.
  • Network Security: Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) using IPsec, firewall architectures, and authentication services including AAA and RADIUS/TACACS+ for identity verification.
  • Network Management: Quality of Service (QoS) prioritization, network automation via programmability, and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) with controller-based architectures.
  • WAN Concepts: Wide Area Network technologies, Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), Metro Ethernet services, and broadband connectivity solutions for government networks.

Requirements

No prior requirements are established for enrollment in this course; however, a foundational understanding of networking technologies is recommended for participants to maximize the utility of the instruction provided for government agencies.

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