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Understanding IP Networking and VPNs

 Course Description
    Course Outline/Details

The Understanding IP Networking and VPNs course provides students with a clear understanding of the important underlying functionality supported by the Internet Protocol (IP) suite and to help select the most appropriate solutions for the specific organization's needs.

ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE OR HARDWARE REQIREMENTS

  • Pentium 233 or equivalent computer, with a minimum of 32 MB (48 MB recommended with NT) of memory running Windows(R) 95, 98, 2000, or Windows NT(R) 4.0.
  • Internet Explorer 5.0 or greater, Netscape Communicator (Navigator) 4.75 or greater (version 6.0 excluded).
  • Minimum resolution of 800 x 600 with 256 colors (1024 x 768 with 64K or high color recommended).
  • 16-bit sound card with speakers.
  • A minimum of 56K internet connection.
  • Windows MediaPlayer and/or Macromedia Flash are required to use this product.
  • Course length: 16 hours

  • This course requires the Macromedia Flash 4 (or higher) player. Click here to test if you have Flash.

    Course ID:
    WRA-1150-90
    Subscription Duration:
    90 days
    Price:
    $US  395.00
    How to Enroll
       
     Languages Offered Back To Top

    This course is currently available in English only.

     
     Who Can Benefit Back To Top

    Students who can benefit from this course are those who need a good understanding of network and transport protocols, network security, and VPNs.

     
     Prerequisites Back To Top

    To succeed fully in this course, students should be able to:

  • Display a good fundamental understanding of communications technologies
  • NOTE: If you are new to the telecommunications field, you should consider completing an instructor-led (TRA-105) or e-Learning (JT-TRA-105) version of TRA's Understanding the Basics of Data Communications course.
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     Skills Gained Back To Top

    Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
  • Successfully compare different networking products and services
  • Understand how VPNs are deployed and managed
  • Understand proposing, selecting, and implementing these popular services
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     Related Courses Back To Top

  • Before: WRA-100: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications
  • Before: WRA-1050: Understanding the Basics of Communications Networks
  • Before: TRA-230: Understanding Network Security
  • After: TRA-215: Understanding Digital Subscriber Lines
  • After: TRA-240: Understanding Frame Relay
  • After: TRA-230: Understanding TCP/IP
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         Course Content Back To Top



    Module 1: Course Introduction

  • The 5 Layer TCP/IP Model
  • The Advantages of IP Networking
  • A Comparison of IP to Other Carrier Services
  • The Different Types of VPNs


  • Module 2: Network and Transport Protocols
  • Internet Protocol
  • IP Routing and Transport Protocols
  • Quality of Service Tools
  • Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6)


  • Module 3: Trends in Access Technology
  • Switched Access Technology
  • Dedicated Wireline Technology
  • Mobile Wireless Technology
  • Fixed Wireless Technology


  • Module 4: Voice over IP (VoIP) Services
  • Voice over IP Technology and Service Providers
  • New Service Examples


  • Module 5: Network Security
  • The Risk of Attack
  • Protecting Networks with Firewalls and Proxy Servers
  • Protecting Data with Cryptography
  • Tunneling Private Data through Public Networks
  • Authentication for Identification
  • Certification for Secure Authentication


  • Module 6: Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) Explained
  • Outsourcing the Enterprise Network
  • VPN Solution
  • Additional Cost Components
  • Implementing the VPN
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