Self-Study: Networking 2 - Advanced Networking Concepts (2.11)

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Brief

This self-study module builds upon Networking 1, introducing advanced topics like subnetting, VLANs, routing protocols, and network security.

Videos

  1. Subnetting Made Simple
  2. Learn how to calculate subnets and their role in IP addressing.
  3. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFYilGQ-p-8&ab_channel=CarlOliver
  4. What is a VLAN?
  5. Understand how Virtual LANs segment network traffic for security and performance.
  6. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC6MJTh9fRE&ab_channel=PowerCertAnimatedVideos
  7. Routing Protocols Explained
  8. Explore the differences between OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP routing protocols.
  9. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAopv0-lKxY&ab_channel=NETWORKWALKS

Readings

  1. Subnetting Guide
  2. Learn how subnetting works and its importance in networking.
  3. Read more: https://www.packetcoders.io/a-beginners-guide-to-subnetting/
  4. Introduction to VLANs
  5. Understand the benefits and configurations of VLANs.
  6. Read more: https://www.extnoc.com/learn/networking/what-is-virtual-lan#:~:text=VLANs%20are%20commonly%20used%20to,separate%20traffic%20between%20production%20servers.
  7. Routing Protocols
  8. Learn about different types of routing protocols and their use cases.
  9. Read more: https://www.comparitech.com/net-admin/routing-protocol-types-guide/
  10. Network Security Basics
  11. Explore tools and techniques to secure networks.
  12. Read more: https://nordlayer.com/learn/network-security/basics/

Key Concepts

  1. Subnetting
  • CIDR: Efficient IP address allocation.
  • Subnet Masks: Define the IP range of a subnet.
  1. VLANs
  • Purpose: Isolate and manage network traffic.
  • Configuration: Tagged vs. untagged VLANs.
  1. Routing Protocols
  • OSPF: Dynamic protocol for intra-domain routing.
  • BGP: Protocol for inter-domain routing.
  • EIGRP: Cisco’s advanced routing protocol.
  1. Network Security
  • Firewalls: Protect against unauthorized access.
  • VPNs: Securely connect remote devices to networks.
  • IDS/IPS: Detect and prevent network intrusions.

Helpful Links (References)

  1. Subnetting Guide
  2. Master subnetting with step-by-step examples.
  3. Visit: https://www.dnsstuff.com/subnet-ip-subnetting-guide
  4. Routing Protocols
  5. Learn about the features and functions of different routing protocols.
  6. Visit: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/routing-protocols
  7. VLAN Configuration
  8. Explore VLAN configurations in Cisco devices.
  9. Visit: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/sw/5_x/nx-os/layer2/configuration/guide/Cisco_Nexus_7000_Series_NX-OS_Layer_2_Switching_Configuration_Guide_Release_5-x_chapter4.html
  10. Network Security
  11. Understand best practices for network security.
  12. Visit: https://www.checkpoint.com/cyber-hub/network-security/what-is-network-security/

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