Phase 1: Foundations of Networking (Basics)
- Introduction to Networking
- What is Networking? Answer: Click Here
- Types of Networks: LAN, WAN, MAN
- Networking Terminology
- Networking Models
- OSI Model: Layers and Functions
- TCP/IP Model
- Networking Devices
- Router, Switch, Hub, Modem
- NIC (Network Interface Card)
- IP Addressing
- IPv4: Classes, Subnetting
- IPv6: Addressing and Configuration
- Protocols
- TCP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS
- DNS, DHCP, FTP, SMTP
- Basic Configuration
- Configuring IP addresses
- Basic Router and Switch Commands
Solution Here: Phase 1: Foundations of Networking (Basics)
Phase 2: Intermediate Networking
- Routing and Switching
- Static and Dynamic Routing
- VLANs (Virtual LANs)
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
- Network Security Basics
- Firewalls: Concepts and Configuration
- Access Control Lists (ACLs)
- Wireless Networking
- Wi-Fi Standards (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
- Wireless Security: WPA, WPA2, WPA3
- Network Troubleshooting
- Ping, Traceroute
- Network Monitoring Tools: Wireshark, Netstat
- Introduction to Network Automation
- Basics of Python for Networking
- Understanding APIs and SDN (Software Defined Networking)
Phase 3: Advanced Networking
- Advanced Routing Protocols
- OSPF (Open Shortest Path First)
- BGP (Border Gateway Protocol)
- MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching)
- Network Security (Advanced)
- VPNs (Virtual Private Networks)
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Data Center Networking
- Understanding Virtualization
- Introduction to SD-WAN and NFV
- Cloud Networking
- Networking in AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
- Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Networking
- Network Automation (Advanced)
- Ansible, Terraform for Networking
- Advanced Python Scripting
Roadmap for Learning Networking