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Hands-On TCP/IPv4 Fundamentals

Course ID: CSI-HO-001

2.5 -Day Instructor Led Hands On Lab Class
Available in either Web Based delivery or On-Site Delivery

Course Description:

Knowing the fundamentals of the Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) and the TCP/IP protocol suite is vital to anyone who is in the networking field today, whether it be Service Provider level or Enterprise level. This insightful and revealing course has been designed to focus on the systems approach, the engineering thinking, behind the world of IP Networking.

The course is a combination of knowledge training, systems analysis, with hands-on exercises using Cisco routers and Cisco IOS, revealing the details and opportunities of the TCP/IP protocol suite in a swift, comprehensive, and understandable way.
* "What is the Internet Protocol and why it matters?"
* "What must I know about IP that will affect my network?"
* "How does IP addressing and subnetting work and why would I use it?"
* "How do I maximize my revenue or minimize costs with IP networking ?"
* "What is on the horizon for IP-based services?"

Audience:

The target audience for this course is anyone in the telecommunications field that requires a solid and complete understanding of the fundamental operations of the TCP/IP protocol suite in networking, and desires hands-on skills that can be applied to their job function. Ideal candidates are:
* Central Office Technicians, Engineers, and Supervisors
* Line Technicians, and Customer Service Technicians
* Operations individuals that will provide IP configuration and support services
* Development Engineers that must know TCP/IP networking in order to provide hardware and software solutions
* Network Design Engineers that need to understand TCP/IP services and applications
* Network Management individuals that are providing element and network management tools
* Network Administrators and IT professionals
* Technical sales individuals that must be able to correlate features with functionality
* Technical marketing individuals that want more than just a basic understanding of IP
* Certification Track individuals that need to expand their knowledge and studies

Course Objectives:

The objectives of the course are to:
1. Develop a "hands-on" skill set targeted at TCP/IP networking in the following key areas:
   * IP Addressing and Subnetting
   * Routing protocols and the control plane of IP
   * Quality of Service with IP
2. Master the 7-layer OSI model, and the TCP/IP suite of protocols
3. Be able to design basic IP networks and subnetworks using addressing expertise developed in this class
4. Use and understand selection options of IP routing protocols
   * Routing Information Protocol
   * Open Shortest Path First
   * Border Gateway Protocol
5. Use and configure fundamental properties of IP Quality of Service
6. Attain a fundamental understanding of Voice over IP, Video over IP and Multicast Services
7. Observe and understand the future of IP - IPv6

These objectives are met by covering the necessary technical bases in a straight forward manner, by keep the content in context of the objectives - connecting the dots. Utilizing a short, subject specific architecture with exercises to drive home key points and Hands-On experience that reveal these points builds skills and knowledge based on Bloom's Taxonomy. The presentation is always industry current and up-to-date using a technology specialists.

Course Outline:

* Part 1: The Groundwork
    o Overview and Introductions
    o Introduction to the Internet
    o Access and Applications of IP
    o LAB: Getting set up for Internetworking to our Lab Network
* Part 2: The TCP IP Stack Operation
    o The Layer 4 protocols
    o Layer 3 IP and Addressing
    o LAB: IP Addressing Exercise
    o IP Subnet Addressing
    o LAB: IP Subnet Addressing Exercises
    o LAB: Basic IP Network configuration/Addressing
    o The Next Generation IP - IPv6
* Part 3: IP Routing and Packet Forwarding
    o Basics of IP Routing, RIP
    o LAB: Basic IP Routing with RIP
    o Interior and Exterior Gateway Protocols
    o LAB: OSPF and BGP routing protocols
    o Troubleshooting IP Networks
    o LAB (Optional): Troubleshooting IP networks
* Part 4: IP Services
    o Basic IP Unicast Service
    o IP Multicast Service
    o IP Voice Service
    o IP Video Services
* Part 5: Delivering Quality of Service with IP Networks
    o Basics of QoS
    o Scheduling
    o Marking
    o Policing
    o LAB: QoS Lab

Course Prerequisites:

This course to appeal to anyone needing the skills and knowledge of TCP/IP operation and addressing. The ideal student will have some experience in networking and operations, however no prior knowledge is necessary.

All students must attend with a lap-top computer in order to interface to the Router Lab. If the course is held at a classroom where computers are available, the Lap-top computer will not be required.

Course Materials:

Students will be provided with a Course Student Guide and a Lab Guide. Also, a lab system for configuration and labs will be provided.

Related Content:

A suggested follow up to this course material would be to dive deeper into Internet Protocol functionality with our Advanced IP class, or to begin studying MPLS Functionality or even individual protocol focus. This class also provides a great foundation to our Wireless IP course. Some students have found that our approach to mastering IP Addressing provides needed skills towards acquiring further industry certifications such as Cisco CCNA.

You can now only purchase a course book directly from us.  They ship within 1 business week.  These books are printed in the same format as the student would receive in the classroom.  The cost of the course books is $195 per set (plus shipping) and includes a Student Guide and Lab Guide.