Fortinet Networking Fundamentals

Course Description

In this course, you will learn about the essentials of data communication and the basic functions of computer networking. This course is designed as an entry point for individuals who are new to the data networking environment, and who are looking to pursue a career in IT, computer networking and infrastructure, or cybersecurity. This course provides a foundation of essential networking concepts and terminology. Students can then build on these concepts to explore more advanced topics that are related to these career paths.

Who Should Attend

Anyone who wants to learn about basic networking concepts should attend this course.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Agenda

Welcome video
LAN Basics
OSI Reference Model
TCP/IP Internet Layer
Networking Devices
TCP/IP Suite
Design Issues
Internetworking Fundamentals
Virtualization and Cloud

Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

Describe the topologies, models, and protocols used to organize computing devices and allow communication at the various layers of the OSI model
Identify the seven layers of the OSI model
Explain the design, types, and technologies used to connect LANs
Deploy FortiDDoS to protect both network appliances and servers
Describe the differences between physical on-premises, virtualization, and cloud computing

System Requirements

If you take the online format of this class, you must use a computer that has the following:

A high-speed Internet connection
An up-to-date web browser
A PDF viewer
Speakers or headphones
One of the following:
- HTML 5 support
- An up-to-date Java Runtime Environment (JRE) with Java Plugin enabled in your web browser

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Course Duration

Total course duration (estimated): 4-5 hours

Formats

Self-paced online

Certification

This course does not have a certification exam.