Introduction to Networking and Storage

Introduction to Networking and Storage

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Instructor: IBM Skills Network Team

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

4.7

(555 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

5 hours to complete

Learn at your own pace

98%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

Explain wired and wireless network types, topologies, cable categories, IP addressing, packet flow, and core protocols
Configure secure networks and mobile devices using encryption standards and troubleshooting tools, including the command prompt and Windows Settings
Explore memory and storage technologies, including RAM, ROM, RAID, STaaS, file/block/object storage, USB4, and NVMe, andtroubleshooting methods
Apply NFC operating modes, Wi-Fi security protocols, and device integration techniques to evaluate modern networking and storage solutions

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Keen to kickstart your IT career with networking and storage skills employers need? This beginner course introduces essential IT concepts to help you diagnose and support modern systems.

During this course, you’ll explore networking fundamentals such as cables, topologies, network types, and communication models and learn how data travels across wired and wireless connections using protocols and standards. You’ll dive into Wi-Fi, exploring SSID configuration, access point setup, security evolution from WEP to WPA3, and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) features such as frequency bands and channel planning. Plus, you’ll look at NFC (near-field communication) concepts and practical applications. Next, you’ll get hands-on with device configuration and the command-line tools used to troubleshoot connectivity issues in Windows environments. You’ll look at storage essentials, exploring memory , local versus cloud options, and file, block, and object storage. Plus, you’ll learn how to select storage solutions for different networking scenarios while examining NVMe performance factors, including PCIe generations and thermal management. Enroll now to build IT skills in networking and storage employers need!

Computer networking plays a vital role in facilitating the communication required in almost every aspect of daily life. Activities like talking with friends and family, collaborating with coworkers, paying bills, and even completing transactions at a store often depend on some form of computer networking. Computer networking is defined as the connection of people through the use of devices and cables, and sometimes wireless signals. This week, you will learn about the basic types and shapes of networks and how they are used. You will explore wireless networking fundamentals including SSID configuration, access point deployment, and security protocols ranging from WPA evolution to WPA3 implementation. The module examines 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) standard features, frequency band characteristics, and channel planning strategies. And finally, you will learn about the advantages and disadvantages of each network type.