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The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 27 hours
  • Course by Google
  • Offered by

About

This course is designed to provide a full overview of computer networking. We'll cover everything from the fundamentals of modern networking technologies and protocols to an overview of the cloud to practical applications and network troubleshooting. By the end of this course, you'll be able to: describe computer networks in terms of a five-layer model understand all of the standard protocols involved with TCP/IP communications grasp powerful network troubleshooting tools and techniques learn network services like DNS and DHCP that help make computer networks run understand cloud computing, everything as a service, and cloud storage

Modules

Introduction to Computer Networking

    • 1 Videos
    • 4 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Course Introduction

4 Readings

  • Helpful resources and tips
  • How to Use Discussion Forums
  • Get to Know Your Classmates
  • Earn a dual Google/CompTIA A+ credential

The TCP/IP Five-Layer Network Model

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Videos

  • The TCP/IP Five-Layer Network Model
  • Alex: Why networking is important

1 Readings

  • Supplementary Reading for The OSI Networking Model

1 Quiz

  • TCP/IP

The Basics of Networking Devices

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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5 Videos

  • Cables
  • Hubs and Switches
  • Routers
  • Servers and Clients
  • Sergio: Being a network engineer

1 Quiz

  • Networking Devices

The Physical Layer

    • 3 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
    • 1 Plugin
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3 Videos

  • Moving Bits Across the Wire
  • Twisted Pair Cabling and Duplexing
  • Network Ports and Patch Panels

3 Readings

  • Supplemental Reading for Ethernet Over Twisted Pair Technologies
  • Supplemental Reading for Twisted Pair Ethernet: Crossover Cables
  • Cabling Tools

1 Quiz

  • The Physical Layer

The Data Link Layer

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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4 Videos

  • Ethernet and MAC Addresses
  • Unicast, Multicast, and Broadcast
  • Dissecting an Ethernet Frame
  • Victor: Practical experience in IT

1 Quiz

  • The Data Link Layer

Graded Assessments

    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Quiz
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1 Readings

  • Module 1 Glossary

2 Quiz

  • Layers in Networking Models
  • Module 1 challenge: Networking Basics

Introduction

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to The Network Layer

The Network Layer

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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6 Videos

  • The Network Layer
  • IPv4 Addresses
  • IPv4 Datagram and Encapsulation
  • IPv4 Address Classes
  • Address Resolution Protocol
  • Sergio: My career path

1 Quiz

  • The Network Layer

Subnetting

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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5 Videos

  • Subnetting
  • Subnet Masks
  • Basic Binary Math
  • CIDR
  • Stay motivated in the program

1 Quiz

  • Subnetting

Routing

    • 6 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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6 Videos

  • Basic Routing Concepts
  • Routing Tables
  • Interior Gateway Protocols
  • Exterior Gateways, Autonomous Systems, and the IANA
  • Non-Routable Address Space
  • Alex: My success story

2 Readings

  • Supplemental Reading for Routing Protocol Examples
  • Supplemental Reading for RFCs and Standards

1 Quiz

  • Routing

Graded Assessments

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Readings

  • Module 2 Glossary

1 Quiz

  • Module 2 challenge: The Network Layer

Introduction to the Transport and Application Layers

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to the Transport and Application Layers

The Transport Layer

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
    • 1 Plugin
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6 Videos

  • The Transport Layer
  • Dissection of a TCP Segment
  • TCP Control Flags and the Three-way Handshake
  • TCP Socket States
  • Connection-oriented and Connectionless Protocols
  • Firewalls

1 Readings

  • Supplemental Reading for System Ports versus Ephemeral Ports

1 Quiz

  • The Transport Layer

The Application Layer

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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4 Videos

  • The Application Layer
  • The Application Layer and the OSI Model
  • All the Layers Working in Unison
  • Learner Story: Daniel

1 Readings

  • Module 3 Glossary

1 Quiz

  • The Application Layer

Graded Assessments

    • 2 Quiz
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2 Quiz

  • Module 3 challenge: The Transport and Application Layer
  • Module 3 challenge: The Five-Layer Network Model

Introduction to Network Services

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Network Services

Name Resolution

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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4 Videos

  • Why do we need DNS?
  • The Many Steps of Name Resolution
  • DNS and UDP
  • Sergio: A journey to the IT field

1 Quiz

  • Name Resolution

Name Resolution in Practice

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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3 Videos

  • Resource Record Types
  • Anatomy of a Domain Name
  • DNS Zones

1 Quiz

  • Name Resolution in Practice

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Videos

  • Overview of DHCP
  • DHCP in Action

1 Quiz

  • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

Network Address Translation

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Videos

  • Basics of NAT
  • NAT and the Transport Layer

1 Readings

  • Supplemental Reading for IPv4 Address Exhaustion

1 Quiz

  • Network Address Translation

VPNs and Proxies

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Videos

  • Virtual Private Networks
  • Proxy Services

1 Quiz

  • VPNs & Proxies

Graded Assessments

    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Quiz
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1 Readings

  • Module 4 Glossary

2 Quiz

  • Networking Services Simulation
  • Module 4 challenge: Networking Services

Introduction to Connecting to the Internet

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Connecting to the Internet

POTS and Dial-up

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Dial-up and Modems

1 Quiz

  • POTS and Dial-up

Broadband Connections

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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5 Videos

  • What is broadband?
  • T-Carrier Technologies
  • Digital Subscriber Lines
  • Cable Broadband
  • Fiber Connections

1 Readings

  • Supplemental Reading for Broadband Protocols

1 Quiz

  • Broadband Internet

WANs

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Videos

  • Wide Area Network Technologies
  • Point-to-Point VPNs

1 Readings

  • Supplemental Reading for WAN Protocols

1 Quiz

  • WANs

Wireless Networking

    • 6 Videos
    • 5 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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6 Videos

  • Introduction to Wireless Networking Technologies
  • Wireless Network Configurations
  • Wireless Channels
  • Wireless Security
  • Cellular Networking
  • Mobile Device Networks

5 Readings

  • Wi-Fi 6
  • Supplemental Reading for Alphabet Soup
  • Supplemental Reading for IoT Data Transfer Protocols
  • Protocols & Encryption
  • Supplemental Reading for Mobile Device Networks

1 Quiz

  • Wireless Networking

Graded Assessments

    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Quiz
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1 Readings

  • Module 5 Glossary

2 Quiz

  • Wireless Channels
  • Module 5 challenge: Limitations of the Internet

Introduction to Troubleshooting and the Future of Networking

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Troubleshooting and the Future of Networking

Verifying Connectivity

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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3 Videos

  • Ping: Internet Control Message Protocol
  • Traceroute
  • Testing Port Connectivity

2 Readings

  • Command Line Troubleshooting Tools
  • Supplemental Reading for Testing Port Connectivity

1 Quiz

  • Verifying Connectivity

Digging into DNS

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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4 Videos

  • Name Resolution Tools
  • Public DNS Servers
  • DNS Registration and Expiration
  • Hosts Files

1 Quiz

  • Digging into DNS

The Cloud

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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3 Videos

  • What is The Cloud?
  • Everything as a Service
  • Cloud Storage

1 Quiz

  • The Cloud

IPv6

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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4 Videos

  • IPv6 Addressing and Subnetting
  • IPv6 Headers
  • IPv6 and IPv4 Harmony
  • Interview Role Play: Networking

1 Readings

  • Supplemental Reading for IPv6 and IPv4 Harmony

1 Quiz

  • IPv6

Graded Assessments

    • 1 Quiz
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1 Quiz

  • Module 6 challenge: Troubleshooting and the Future of Networking

Course Wrap Up

    • 3 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Course Wrap Up
  • Alex: My career path
  • Congratulations!

3 Readings

  • Reflect and connect with your peers
  • Module 6 Glossary
  • Course 2 Glossary

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"The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking" offers a comprehensive overview of computer networking, covering fundamentals, protocols, cloud computing, and troubleshooting. Taught by Coursera, this foundational IT course spans 1620 minutes and is available through a Starter subscription, ideal for beginners in IT and computer science.

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