Topic outline

  • Module 2: Introduction to Networking


    Module Two: Introduction to Networking

       

    Warm Pacific Greetings, Salutations chaleureuses du Pacifique and welcome to the  CREWS Initiative SMARTMET Online Learning Courses.
    SPREP is the regional hub for Meteorological services in the Pacific and host of the PCC , our immediate audience will be the staff from the NMHSs (not limited to IT staff) and SPREP staff directly and indirectly involved in supporting Pacific SIDS.. The course content will include the fundamentals of systems and network administration, website development and maintenance, scripting, etc. Content shall be delivered by taking into consideration system and application environments in place at NMHSs and SPREP and have as its main objective enhancing the sustainability of IT tools in these institutions, and building on regional IT technical capacity.


    The objectives of the SMARTMET Training are:

    1.      To provide hands-on training to selected NMSs in the relevant Information Technology programmes associated with the operation of the SCOPIC, TKDB, Website technologies and use of WMO Information System.
    2.      To equip staff with the necessary skills to train other staff members on how to provide IT support for the operation of the above weather systems
    3.      This will also be an opportunity for participants to share their experiences on the benefits and challenges in using these system in particular and how these could be addressed going forward.
    There are Seven Modules/Courses of the SMARTMET Training.






    • The objective of Module 2 is for participants to gain a basic understanding of Networking Concepts and technology to be able to perform troubleshooting tasks and installation of new devices onto a corporate network.


       Module Four Course Outcome:

       

      At the end of module you should be able to
      • Have an understanding of Networking concepts such as ports and protocols, its uses and purposes
      • Have an understanding of OSI model vs TCP/IP
      • Familiar with concepts of routing and switching
      • understand subnetting, configure appropriate IP addressing
      • Explain functions of network services such as DNS, DHCP etc.


    • Instructions to completing the Module.
      You are expected to complete this module in four weeks. Our group will meet once a week over zoom to go through the lecture slides and you must watch the learning videos and go through the learning materials provided. These labs are self paced and must be completed withing the four weeks- before the final assessment and feedback session. 
      Mandatory to Complete the Course  General Mandatory Action Icon
      To complete the course, you will need to complete the quizzes, at least one post every week on topic covered, pass the final assessment as well as complete the feedback section. 
      We acknowledge that you may not be available for the scheduled ZOOM sessions, therefore the ZOOM recordings will be made available on the course site the next day.

      In order to complete the course you will have to meet the following requirements:
      1. Introduction : Post an introduction on the forum of your name, where you work and your interest in taking this course
      2. Watch the Lecture recordings and go through the materials and resources made available. Familiarize yourself with content.
      3. Complete the labs and quizzes
      4. You must submit a post on each weekly topic.
      5. Pass the final assessment. 
      6. Complete End of Course survey.

  • 1. Networking Concepts

    • Explain the purposes and uses of ports & protocols.
    • Explain devices, applications, protocols and services at their appropriate OSI layers.
    • Explain the concepts and characteristics of routing and switching.
    • Compare and contrast the characteristics of network topologies, types and technologies.
    • Given a scenario, implement the appropriate wireless technologies and configurations.
    • Summarize cloud concepts and their purposes.
    • Explain the functions of network services.

    • Topic 1 Slides Networking Concepts File 5.4MB Powerpoint 2007 presentation Uploaded 14/08/24, 09:17
    • Resources

      Some resources that will help you in understanding further the concepts covered as well as interested topics that may help you progress your training.




      Note there are many more learning videos on youtube you can use. 
      Recommend also those who are keen to pursue further networking to visit Cisco (www.cisco.com) and register for a free account.  This will give you access to one of the best networking resource library in the world.  The free account will give you access to a lot of fundamental documents and guides which are extremely useful in building your fundamental networking skills.

  • 2. Infrastructure

    • Given a scenario, deploy the appropriate cabling solution.
    • Given a scenario, determine the appropriate placement of networking devices on a network and install/configure them.
    • Explain the purposes and use case for advanced networking devices.
    • Explain the purposes of virtualization and network storage techniques.
    • Compare and contrast WAN technologies.

  • 3. Network Operations

    • Given a scenario, use appropriate documentation and diagrams to manage the network.
    • Compare and contrast business continuity and disaster recovery concepts.
    • Explain common scanning, monitoring and patching processes and summarize their expected outputs.
    • Given a scenario, use remote access methods.
    • Identify policies and best practices.

  • 4. IP Addressing

    • Introduction of IP Addressing
    • Understand Classful and Classless Address, CIDR
    • Know the differences of IPV4 and IPV6
    • Understanding subnetting and able to calculate subnets
    • Given a scenario, configure the appropriate IP addressing components.
    • Understand network flow and NAT

  • 5. Network Security

    • Summarize the purposes of physical security devices.
    • Explain authentication and access controls.
    • Given a scenario, secure a basic wireless network.
    • Summarize common networking attacks.
    • Given a scenario, implement network device hardening.
    • Explain common mitigation techniques and their purposes.

  • 6. Final Assessment

    • General Mandatory Action Icon Mandatory Feedback
      Well done, once you have completed all the mandatory requirements of the course

      - participate in the introductory zoom meeting
      - watch the introductory lecture video
      - watched all the lab videos and complete all five  labs
      - complete and pass the quiz 

      YOU MUST ATTEND AND ATTEMPT COURSE EVALUATION