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CourseraThe Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking
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The definitive intro to how networks actually work
Part of the Google IT Support Professional Certificate, The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking walks through networking from the five-layer model up — protocols, TCP/IP, and the troubleshooting techniques IT support roles rely on daily.
Who it's for
A beginner-level course, no networking background required, and one of the most enrolled courses on the platform: over 1,059,034 learners have taken it.
What you'll take away
- Describing networks using the five-layer model
- Standard TCP/IP protocols and routing fundamentals
- Practical network troubleshooting tools and techniques
Its scale of enrollment isn't an accident — this is widely regarded as one of the clearest, most practical networking primers available, and it's the backbone of Google's own IT support pathway.
About this course
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
Skills you'll gain: Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, TCP\u002FIP, General Networking, Network Architecture, Routing Protocols, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, OSI Models, Network Routers, Network Routing, Network Infrastructure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security.
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