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ENG-413E

AN INTRODUCTION TO IP NETWORKS
(for business telecom managers)

Description

A 2-day training course that will introduce participants to data networks and TCP/IP. This training course will provide an understanding of the technologies and protocols that drive the Internet and today’s business data networks.

Objectives

• Describe the fundamental principles of data networks and how they apply in a business network
• Explain how the Ethernet protocol functions
• Define routing components, concepts and protocols
• Identify the features of the IP stack
• Discuss security, optimization and troubleshooting of a corporate network

Topics

*Note: the course structure may be subject to change as trainings are updated on a regular basis.

• Introduction
• Evolution to data networks
• Bits and bytes: using 0s and 1s
• Demystifying IP terminology
• Encapsulation and decapsulation
• Main elements and components of a corporate network

• Introduction to the TCP/IP stack
• Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model

• Data link layer of the TCP/IP stack
• Data Link layer functions
• Network types and topologies
• Ethernet: the de facto LAN/WLAN standard
• Standard IEEE 802

• Network layer of the TCP/IP stack
• Network layer functions
• Routing concepts and protocols
• Internet Protocol (IP)
• IP header, addressing, Network Address Translation (NAT)
• ARP protocol
• ARP functions, operation and header, concept of a cache
• ICMP protocol
• ICMP functions, header, messages

• Transport layer of the TCP/IP stack
• Transport layer functions
• Transport Control Protocol (TCP)
  • Features, header and uses (FTP, HTTP)
• User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
  • Features, header and uses (Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DCHP) and real-time traffic transport)
• TCP vs. UDP

• Security
• Basic principles
• Security mechanisms
• Firewalls and encryption

• Data network applications and services
• Web browsing, E-mail, IM, VoIP

• Optimizing and troubleshooting LAN/WANs

Target Audience

• Managers involved in business telephony who need an understanding of data networks and the Internet Protocol (IP) suite in preparation for the ongoing convergence of voice and data networks and/or a VoIP implementation in their organization

Methodology

Our Training Programs combine expert presentations, workshops, case studies and discussions on real-life situations faced by participants. Complete training material is provided to all participants for future reference and follow-up action plans.

Location

Our Training Programs are held at regular intervals in selected cities around the world. Upon request, our expert trainers can lead Training Programs at the location of your choice. If interested, please contact us at neotelis.training@neotelis.com.

Expertise

Neotelis provides consulting and training services to telecommunications organizations worldwide. Its team of experts has trained thousands of executives and managers working for operators, regulators, policy-makers and governments in over 100 countries around the world.