The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking

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Difficulty level	Beginner
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Course details

Skills you will learn

Network Security Cloud Computing IP networking Networking VPN Simulation Routing

More about this course

This course is designed to provide a full overview of computer networking. We?ll cover everything from the fundamentals of modern networking technologies and protocols to an overview of the cloud to practical applications and network troubleshooting.
By the end of this course, you?ll be able to:
? describe computer networks in terms of a five-layer model
? understand all of the standard protocols involved with TCP/IP communications
? grasp powerful network troubleshooting tools and techniques
? learn network services like DNS and DHCP that help make computer networks run
? understand cloud computing, everything as a service, and cloud storage

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Curriculum

Introduction to Networking

Course Introduction

The TCP/IP Five-Layer Network Model

Alex Why Networking

Cables

Hubs and Switches

Routers

Servers and Clients

Sergio Being A Network Engineer

Moving Bits Across the Wire

Twisted Pair Cabling and Duplexing

Network Ports and Patch Panels

Ethernet and MAC Addresses

Unicast, Multicast, and Broadcast

Dissecting an Ethernet Frame

Victor Escobedo: Practical Experience in IT

Navigating Coursera

Program Surveys

How to Use Discussion Forums

Get to Know Your Classmates

Earn a dual Google/CompTIA A+ credential

Supplementary Reading for The OSI Networking Model

Supplemental Reading for Ethernet Over Twisted Pair Technologies

Graded Plugin

TCP/IP

Networking Devices

The Physical Layer

The Data Link Layer

Layers in Networking Models

Networking Basics

The Network Layer

Introduction to The Network Layer

The Network Layer

IP Addresses

IP Datagrams and Encapsulation

IP Address Classes

Address Resolution Protocol

Sergio Path

Subnetting

Subnet Masks

Basic Binary Math

CIDR

Motivation

Basic Routing Concepts

Routing Tables

Interior Gateway Protocols

Exterior Gateway Protocols

Non-Routable Address Space

Alex Good Story

Supplemental Reading for Routing Protocol Examples

Supplemental Reading for RFCs and Standards

Graded Plugin

The Network Layer

Subnetting

Routing

Routing Paths and Subnets

The Network Layer

The Transport and Application Layers

Introduction to the Transport and Application Layers

The Transport Layer

Dissection of a TCP Segment

TCP Control Flags and the Three-way Handshake

TCP Socket States

Connection-oriented and Connectionless Protocols

Firewalls

The Application Layer

The Application Layer and the OSI Model

All the Layers Working in Unison

Learner Story: Daniel

Supplemental Reading for System Ports versus Ephemeral Ports

The Transport Layer

The Application Layer

The Transport and Application Layer

The Five-Layer Network Model

Networking Services

Introduction to Network Services

Why do we need DNS?

The Many Steps of Name Resolution

DNS and UDP

Sergio IT Great Field

Resource Record Types

Anatomy of a Domain Name

DNS Zones

Overview of DHCP

DHCP in Action

Basics of NAT

NAT and the Transport Layer

NAT, Non-Routable Address Space and the Limits of IPv4

Virtual Private Networks

Proxy Services

Supplemental Reading forIPv4 Address Exhaustion

Graded Plugin

Name Resolution

Name Resolution in Practice

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

Network Address Translation

VPNs & Proxies

Networking Services Simulation

Networking Services

Connecting to the Internet

Introduction to Connecting to the Internet

Dial-up, Modems and Point-to-Point Protocols

What is broadband?

T-Carrier Technologies

Digital Subscriber Lines

Cable Broadband

Fiber Connections

Wide Area Network Technologies

Point-to-Point VPNs

Introduction to Wireless Networking Technologies

Wireless Network Configurations

Wireless Channels

Wireless Security

Cellular Networking

Mobile Device Networks

Supplemental Reading for Broadband Protocols

Supplemental Reading for WAN Protocols

Supplemental Reading for Alphabet Soup

Supplemental Readings for Mobile Device Networks

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POTS and Dial-up

Broadband Internet

WANs

Wireless Networking

Wireless Channels

Connecting to the Internet

Troubleshooting and the Future of Networking

Introduction to Troubleshooting and the Future of Networking

Ping: Internet Control Message Protocol

Traceroute

Testing Port Connectivity

Name Resolution Tools

Public DNS Servers

DNS Registration and Expiration

Hosts Files

What is The Cloud?

Everything as a Service

Cloud Storage

IPv6 Addressing and Subnetting

IPv6 Headers

IPv6 and IPv4 Harmony

Interview Role Play: Networking

Course Wrap Up

Alex Career Path

Congratulations!

Supplemental Reading for Testing Port Connectivity

Supplemental Reading for IPv6 and IPv4 Harmony

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Verifying Connectivity

Digging into DNS

The Cloud

IPv6

IPv6 Compression

Troubleshooting and the Future of Networking

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Important Dates

May 25, 2024

Course Commencement Date

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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5

21 Ratings

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DISHAN CHUTANI

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Learning Experience: The candidate will easily understand all the protocols that cater to TCP/IP communications They will gain knowledge about the network knowledge that help the computer learn- DNS and DHCP They will get their hands-on network troubleshooting tools and techniques They will acquire the skills to describe computer networks in terms of the five-layer model They will understand cloud computing in terms of service and storage.

Faculty: It is flexible which is beneficial for the candidate as they can learn on their own schedule. There are graded quizzes and assignments available along with course videos and readings. The candidate can get access to the course materials and ungraded assignments without for free. The candidate will earn a certificate after completing the course, which is shareable on various platforms and their CVs. The course is available with a free seven days trial so that the candidate can check if this is suitable for them or not and is affordable.

Course Support: No

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2022Read More

Nishit Bhatia

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Learning Experience: This course was designed for learners who are interested in learning more about the data computation and networking in the field of IT. It taught helped me in my final year project as it was in the same domain.

Faculty: The faculties were really knowledgeable and kind in nature. There were peer discussions included in these sessions. The faculties tried to answer all the answers in the discussion forum. Yes the curriculum was updated and comprehensive in nature. It had assignments distributed into every week and it also has a test module at the end of every week.

Course Support: As I mention before, this course assisted me in my final year project of graduation which ultimately helpede to get an internship at BSNL.

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2022Read More

Shushant Kumar Awasthi

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Learning Experience: Coursera offered an amazing educational experience. A wide range of topics were covered in the interesting, pertinent, and well-structured course material. Because of the platform's flexibility and user-friendly interface, I was able to learn at my own pace. The practical skills I gained are going to have an impact on my career and academics. Despite occasional technical issues and subjective peer grading, the overall pros outweighed the cons. Despite occasional subjective peer grading and intermittent technical glitches in live sessions, the overall course content, resources, and structure on Coursera provided a highly valuable and enriching learning experience.

Faculty: Coursera's faculty impressed with quality lectures, blending theory and practice; engaging peer groups enriched the experience, despite occasional tech issues during live sessions, showcasing an overall commitment to effective online education. Coursera's course curriculum exceeded my expectations. I liked how the content was well-organized and included real-world examples. Resources were diverse and regularly updated to keep up with industry trends. The course structure was logical, and the assessments tested both theoretical and practical knowledge effectively. Overall, it was a highly enriching learning experience with a focus on quality education.

Course Support: Coursera's course provided hands-on, job-ready skills, allowing me to excel at work, the flexible schedule and supportive instructors made learning both easy and impactful.

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2023Read More

Manishkumar Vidyanand Jha

The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking

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Learning Experience: All basic of networking, networking protocol and troubleshooting

Faculty: Faculty were really nice and supportive. Yes. I liked everything about this course

Course Support: No career support provided

Reviewed on 21 May 2022Read More

gaurav rawat

The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking

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Learning Experience: Hardware and software knowledge