The computer networks use several technologies for connecting computers together we will learn some of those popular technologies that are commonly used today. This course on computer networking and security is aimed at teaching two wide spread areas of computer networking and the networking systems.
First part of the course is devoted to cover the network systems from physical cabling to planning of address schemes for network devices to build up a network. The second part of the course will be starting with topics of configuring network devices up to routing in computer networks.
Objectives of this course are as follows,
- Different classification of networks
- Components in interconnecting networks
- Concepts of Communication
- Different media types and their functionality
- IP addressing in a network
- Enabling Management of a switch
- How to install and configure a Web server in Linux
- Different media types and their functionality
- Configure NAT Service on a Server
During this course you will learn following modules in detail.
Computer Networks
Types of Computer Networks, Network Topologies, Routers, Modems, Network HUB/Switch, Different Modes in Communication, Internet Model, Wired Media, Wireless Media Structured Network Cabling
Computer Network Practical
Switching Basis, Configuring a Manageable Switch, Routing, Network without a Centralized Administration, Active Directory Users and Computers, Installing and Configuring Linux Servers, Web Server, Database Servers, E-Mail Server, Routing and Remote Access with NAT
Network Security
Computer Security, Security Architecture, Securing Systems, Network Security, Proxy servers, Firewalls, Network Monitoring Tools
Highly recognized certificate will be offered by the Open University of Sri Lanka to the participants who successfully complete the course.
