Wireless Virtualization and Network Infrastructure

Get one of our best deals with Coursera Plus for $199 (usually $399). Save now.

Wireless Virtualization and Network Infrastructure

Instructors: Mike Meyers

Included with

Learn more

6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

How to plan, implement, and troubleshoot enterprise wireless networks using current Wi-Fi standards including 802.11ax and proper channel planning
How to explain network virtualization, software-defined networking, and data center technologies and their impact on network design
How to monitor, document, and manage network infrastructure for availability, performance, and capacity in enterprise environments

Details to know

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Learn more about Coursera for Business

logos of Petrobras, TATA, Danone, Capgemini, P&G and L'Oreal

There are 6 modules in this course

This course covers the technologies that define how modern networks are designed, deployed, and operated, including wireless networking, virtualization, data centers, and network infrastructure management. Covering approximately 4 hours and 39 minutes of expert instruction, learners develop the skills to build and manage contemporary enterprise network environments.

Learners benefit by understanding how to plan and implement wireless networks using current Wi-Fi standards, how network virtualization and SDN reshape infrastructure delivery, and how to manage network infrastructure including monitoring, documentation, and high availability design. online labs reinforce wireless configuration and network management tasks. By the end of this course, learners will be able to deploy wireless networks, explain network virtualization concepts, and manage enterprise network infrastructure professionally.

This chapter covers core wireless networking concepts, including 802.11 standards, authentication, PoE WAPs, antennas, and interference.

What's included

8 videos1 reading1 assignment

8 videosTotal 50 minutes

Course Introduction1 minute
Introduction to 802.1111 minutes
802.11 Standards5 minutes
Frequency, Guest, and Authentication Options4 minutes
Power over Ethernet (PoE)4 minutes
Common Performance Issues6 minutes
Troubleshooting Interface Issues10 minutes
Antennas8 minutes

1 readingTotal 2 minutes

Wireless Networking Handout2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 18 minutes

Wireless Networking Part 118 minutes

This moduler covers core wireless security, and common performance or connectivity issues—to help you design, secure, and troubleshoot Wi‑Fi networks effectively.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

This chapter introduces virtualization and virtual machines, then explores core cloud computing concepts, service models, and how they’re used in modern environments.

What's included

4 videos1 reading1 assignment1 plugin

4 videosTotal 39 minutes

Virtualization Basics6 minutes
Your First Virtual Machine7 minutes
Cloud Computing Basics10 minutes
Software-Defined Networking (SDN)15 minutes

1 readingTotal 2 minutes

Virtualization and Cloud Computing Handout2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Virtualization & Cloud Computing Assignment15 minutes

1 pluginTotal 3 minutes

Software-Defined WAN Policies (Challenge)3 minutes

This chapter introduces core data center architecture and explains high‑availability strategies that keep networks resilient and continuously operational.

What's included

2 videos1 reading1 assignment1 plugin

This chapter explores IoT and industrial control systems, key practices for contingency planning and encryption key management, and essential operational tasks such as change management, documentation, patching, and disaster recovery to keep networks secure and resilient.

What's included

9 videos1 reading1 assignment1 plugin

9 videosTotal 67 minutes

Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)9 minutes
Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and SCADA8 minutes
What are Network Operations?3 minutes
Encryption Key Management6 minutes
Configuration Management6 minutes
Documentation7 minutes
Documenting the Datacenter8 minutes
Patching and Updating7 minutes
Disaster Recovery and Backups12 minutes

1 readingTotal 2 minutes

Networked Devices and Operations Handout2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Integrating Networked Devices15 minutes

1 pluginTotal 5 minutes

Create a Basic Network Diagram (Click-through)5 minutes

Final graded assessment

What's included

1 assignment

Instructors

Mike Meyers

Total Seminars

27 Courses442 learners

Lyndon Williams

Total Seminars

11 Courses264 learners

Offered by

Total Seminars

Explore more from Networking

Status: Free Trial
Packt
Networking, Mobile Devices, Virtualization & Security
Course
Status: Free Trial
Packt
Architecture and Virtualization
Course
Status: Free Trial
Total Seminars
Wireless, Cloud Computing & Internet
Course
Status: Free Trial
Cisco Learning and Certifications
Cisco Data Center Virtualization
Course

Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.

Learner since 2018

"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."

Jennifer J.

Learner since 2020

"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."

Larry W.

Learner since 2021

"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."

Chaitanya A.

"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."

Frequently asked questions

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.