Understanding the Basics of Data Communications™

Training Format: e-Digest
Course Code: DAT110

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$795.00

$845.00

Description

This set of e-Topics® is designed to provide the foundational knowledge required for understanding modern data networks. Introductory information is provided, including technology definitions, so students with little or no technical knowledge will easily understand data networking. In addition, the historical perspective necessary to understand how and why a technology evolved to its present rate of acceptance is also provided. This set of courses serves as a foundation for subsequent courses that explore more complex subjects relevant to data networking.

e-Topic® Titles

Basics of Data Concepts and Transmission

$149.00

Layered Protocols

$95.00

Characteristics of Packet Technology

$95.00

Local Networks and LANs

$149.00

Business and Residential Access to WANs

$49.00

WAN Core Technologies

$95.00

Basics of the Internet and Internet Protocols

$149.00

Overview of the Enterprise Data Network

$95.00

Designed for

Marketing or executive groups desiring more familiarity with data communications equipment or professionals new to the telecommunications and/or networking fields who are unfamiliar with data communications equipment or data transmission systems.

Expected Outcome

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

Explain the industry's need for data networks, how they evolved, operate, and offer services
Gain an understanding of modern techniques
Make useful assessments of the current status and identify probable future network composition

Course Outline

DAT101: Basics of Data Concepts and Transmission

Data
Data Transmission
Data Network Concepts
Bandwidth and Multiplexing

DAT102: Layered Protocols

TCP/IP and OSI Layering
Layers 1, 2, and 3

DAT103: Characteristics of Packet Technology

Switches and Routers
Connection-oriented and Connectionless
Quality of Service (QoS)
Topologies of Packet Networks
Management of Packet Networks

DAT104: Local Networks and LANs

Peripheral Interconnection
Local Area Networks and Components
Switches and Routers

DAT105: Business and Residential Access to WANs

Business/Residential Access to WANs
Access with DSL
Access with a Cable Network
Access with Wireless Systems
Access with Dial-Up
Access with ISDN

DAT106: WAN Core Technologies

Frame Relay Introduction
Frame Relay Service Parameters
Virtual Circuits
Congestion Management
ATM Introduction
ATM Deployment
Cell Format
SONET in a Backbone

DAT107: Overview of the Enterprise Data Network

1970's: Mainframe Networks
1980's: PCs and LANs
1990's: Client/Server Architecture
1990's: IP Networks
802 Wired and Wireless Networks

NET101: Basics of the Internet and Internet Protocols

TCP/IP Definitions
IP Addressing and Routing
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
User Datagram Protocol (UDP)