Designed for beginners, this course is for anyone new to networking and storage. Kickstart an IT Support role or network technician role, or enhance your base knowledge for system administration.
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Basic computer operating skills, including using a web browser.
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Identify wired and wireless network types, explain physical and logical topology, differentiate network cable types and what each is used for.
List common network devices. Discover what packets are and how IP addresses work, and explain what protocols are and why models are necessary.
Determine how to set up and encrypt networks and mobile devices. Diagnose connectivity issues and utilize the command prompt and Windows Settings.
List network drive types, explain RAM, ROM, and RAID, and troubleshoot storage issues. Explain STaaS, and define file, block, and object storage.
Skills you will gain
- Cloud Storage
- Network Troubleshooting
- Network Architecture
- Networking Hardware
- Wireless Networks
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Networking Fundamentals
Networking Fundamentals Part II
Configuring and Troubleshooting Networks
Storage Types and Network Sharing
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TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKING AND STORAGE
Need more explanation for beginners to understand.
the course keeps getting exciting as the modules build up......thank you IBM for putting this course together........
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