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The Building Blocks of Networking

July 2024 with Bob Salmans

  • 8 videos
  • 1 hr 4 mins
Join Bob Salmans as we learn the foundational, simplest concepts that build even the most complex modern networks. We'll be exploring how addresses work in computer networks, how data gets transmitted over the internet, and how to think about the functions of a network.

Recommended Experience
  • Basic understanding of computers and connecting them to a network
  • Familiarity with internet browsing
  • Interest in how data travels across networks and the internet
Related certifications
  • Cisco CCST - Networking
Related Job Functions
  • Network support technician
  • Help desk
  • IT support specialist
Erik brings over 20 years of IT experience to his training, with a focus on cybersecurity and digital forensics.
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Bob Salmans
Bob Salmans
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Skill Outline

  1. 1. Introduction (0:23)
  2. 2. Network Addressing (7:46)
  3. 3. Fragmentation and the TCP 3-Way Handshake (9:33)
  4. 4. OSI Model (10:09)

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