Network Architecture Fundamentals
Completed by Samuel Palomo
April 24, 2026
5 hours (approximately)
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What you will learn
Explain key network types and architectures, including LANs, WANs, cloud networking, network segmentation, and wireless technologies
Describe and compare the OSI and TCP/IP network models, including L2 versus L3 networks, and identify core network protocols such as TCP and UDP
Recognize the purpose of load balancing and routing, and describe the differences between IPv4 and IPv6 addressing
Skills you will gain
- Category: Network Performance Management
- Category: Network Model
- Category: Network Architecture
- Category: Routing Protocols
- Category: Cloud Services
- Category: Network Protocols
- Category: Local Area Networks
- Category: Network Routing
- Category: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
- Category: Wide Area Networks
- Category: TCP/IP
- Category: Computer Networking
