The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking

Coursera MOOC / Non-credit USD 49

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The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking

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

What you'll learn

Describe computer networks using a five-layer model
Understand TCP/IP protocols and how they enable network communication
Use network troubleshooting tools and techniques to diagnose problems
Explain how DNS and DHCP services function in computer networks
Understand cloud computing models including everything-as-a-service and cloud storage

Course objectives

Provide a comprehensive overview of modern networking technologies and protocols
Build practical network troubleshooting skills
Explain cloud computing concepts and their relationship to networking