Designed for beginners who are interested in networking, IT support, or other IT roles, and you’d like to gain job-ready computer science skills that will elevate your resume to potential employers, Network Basics on Microsoft Windows is for you! Designed for beginners, this hands-on, guided project is perfect for anyone new to networking and features four easy-to-follow, hands-on, mentored labs.
Network Basics on Microsoft Windows
Taught in English
Instructor: IBM Skills Network Team
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What you'll learn
Locate network and internet settingsandIP address.
Identify public and private IP addresses.
Use terminal commands via the Command-Line Utility (CLI)
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About this Guided Project
Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Access network and internet settings using two methods, locate network properties and the computer’s IP address and default gateway address.
Identify default web browser and website protocols.
Locate the computer's public and private IP addresses.
Determine the protocols and ports associated with various rules used in Microsoft Windows Defender.
Use the Command-Line Utility interface (CLI) to locate IP addresses, ping the gateway, trace data routes and obtain network statistics.
Recommended experience
- No IT experience necessary
- Basic computer operating skills, including using a web browser
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Skill-based, hands-on learning
Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.
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Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.
No downloads or installation required
Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.
Available only on desktop
This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.
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