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When someone begins to study networking, they’re challenged with knowing where to start. This is due to the wide spectrum of technologies falling under the umbrella of networking. This course provides an overview of the foundational topics any networking professional should know, as well as an introduction to emerging technologies. Instructor Kevin Wallace delves into the purpose of networks, as well as how networking technologies benefit us in both our personal and business lives. He covers network addresses, including the structures of Internet Protocol (IP) version 4 and version 6 addresses. Plus, learn about switches, routers, fiber-optic cabling, and other essential pieces and parts that make networks work; the OSI model; common network services; wireless networks; and more.
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Kevin Wallace
CCIEx2 Emeritus #7945 (Ent. Infrastructure & Collaboration)
Kevin Wallace is a double Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE No. 7945).
Kevin has earned multiple Cisco expert, professional, and associate-level certifications in the Route/Switch, Collaboration, Security, Design, and Data Center tracks. With Cisco experience dating back to 1989, Kevin has been a network design specialist for the Walt Disney World Resort, an instructor of Cisco courses for Cisco Learning Partners (CLPs), and a network manager for Eastern Kentucky University. Currently, Kevin owns and operates Kevin Wallace Training, LLC, a provider of self-paced training materials that simplify computer networking. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Kentucky, and he lives in central Kentucky.
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Welcome to the network
(upbeat music) - Think about how networks are part of your everyday life. For example, during a typical day, do you look something up on the internet, watch Netflix, have your doorbell tell you that somebody's at the front door? Maybe you send an instant message or an email. All those examples and many more are made possible through networking. So if you're beginning a career in IT or even considering it, there's no question that you need a fundamental understanding of networking. And in this course, you're going to be learning the building blocks of a network, understand the theory of how different components and protocols do their job, and even take a look at some emerging technologies that you're going to be hearing more and more about. Hi, my name's Kevin Wallace, and I'm a double CCIE, or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert. And I've been teaching IT courses for over two decades. So join me in my LinkedIn course covering networking basics. (upbeat music)
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