Data Communication Networks
This 4-hour course demystifies data communication networks, offering a comprehensive overview of the concepts, structures, and mechanisms enabling digital communication across platforms and devices.
Segment 00 - Welcome to the Course: Course Overview
Segment 01 - Introduction to Module 1
Segment 02 - The Concept of Data Networking
Segment 03 - Components of a Network Nodes and Links
Segment 04 - Data Transfer Packets, Frames, and Segments
Segment 05 - Reading: The TCP/IP Guide by Michael Stevens
Segment 06 - The Geometry of Networks: Analyzing Topologies
Segment 07 - The Pros and Cons of Various Network Topologies
Segment 08 - Scenario: Based Topology Selection
Segment 09 - Reading: Network Topology - The Physical and Logical Structure of a Network
Segment 10 - Introduction to Networking Protocols
Segment 11 - Dissecting the TCP-IP Model
Segment 12 - Protocol Suites and Their Purposes
Segment 13 - Reading: How Protocols Work (HowStuffWorks)
Segment 14 - The Necessity of Network Security
Segment 15 - Basic Security Measures for Data Protection
Segment 16 - Security Protocols and Their Significance
Segment 17 - Reading: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework
Segment 18 - Quiz: Understanding the Network Landscape
Segment 14 - Introduction to Module 2
Segment 15 - Firewall Technologies
Segment 16 - Authentication Protocols
Segment 17 - Virtual Private Networks
Segment 18 - Reading: Best Practices for Securing Remote Access with Multi-Factor Authentication
Segment 19 - Definition and Concepts
Segment 20 - Virtual LAN (VXLAN)
Segment 21 - Network Functions Virtualization (NFV)
Segment 22 - Reading: Network Virtualization: Technologies, Perspectives and Frontiers (ResearchGate)