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Course Outline
Open-Source Enterprise Networking: An Overview
- Rationale for organizations adopting self-managed networking strategies
- Available open-source solutions for routing, wireless infrastructure, IP address management, network monitoring, and automation
- Operational advantages, limitations, hardware compatibility, and implementation considerations for government
Network Requirements and Architectural Design
- Identification of technical and operational requirements
- Architectural strategies for campus, branch office, and small multi-site configurations
- Strategic planning for network segmentation, resilience, and scalability
Platform and Component Selection
- Evaluation of platforms for routers, switches, wireless access points, and management utilities
- Alignment of open-source software with specific network functions
- Assessment of hardware compatibility and deployment methodologies
Addressing, VLANs, and Core Network Services
- IP address allocation planning and subnet architecture
- VLAN design principles and inter-VLAN routing fundamentals
- Implementation of DHCP, DNS, NTP, and management network requirements
Routing Design and Implementation
- Static routing configuration and default gateway architecture
- Application of OSPF and basic BGP for edge connectivity
- Strategies for redundancy, route filtering, and failover mechanisms
Switching Design and Implementation
- Differentiation between Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching functions in enterprise environments
- Uplink architecture, VLAN deployment, and trunk configuration
- Principles of loop prevention and link resilience
Enterprise Wi-Fi Planning and Deployment
- Assessment of coverage, capacity, and SSID allocation
- Network design for personnel, visitors, and IoT devices
- Access point provisioning, controller deployment options, and foundational wireless security practices
Security and Access Control
- Implementation of network segmentation, firewall policies, and enforcement mechanisms
- Protection of administrative access and secure workflow management
- Patch management, data backup procedures, logging standards, and configuration integrity protection
Documentation and Source of Truth
- Leveraging inventory and IP address management tools, including NetBox, for government
- Recording network topology, addressing schemes, and service dependencies
- Establishment of change control processes and configuration standards
Monitoring and Troubleshooting
- Development of visibility through metrics, logs, alerts, and reporting dashboards
- Surveillance of device health, interface performance, wireless quality, and client connectivity
- Resolution of common routing, switching, Wi-Fi, and service disruptions
Automation and Repeatable Operations
- Identification of high-value automation opportunities
- Utilization of templates and scripts for standardized configuration management
- Integration of automated workflows with change management protocols
Deployment, Migration, and Operations Planning
- Design validation in lab environments and planning for pilot implementation
- Execution of migration from legacy systems with defined rollback procedures and risk mitigation
- Development of operational runbooks, support frameworks, and strategic roadmaps for production adoption
Requirements
- Familiarity with foundational IP networking principles, switching mechanisms, VLANs, and wireless LAN protocols
- Practical background in network administration, Linux system administration, or IT infrastructure support roles
- Proficiency in command-line interfaces and experience modifying configuration files
Audience
- Network engineers and administrators responsible for operational integrity
- Infrastructure and systems engineers managing technical deployments
- IT managers and technical leads assessing or planning the adoption of open-source network solutions for government
21 Hours
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