Understanding the Basics of Data Communications™

Training Format: ILT
Course Code: BASICDATACOMM

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Description

This course 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 comprehend. The historical perspective necessary to understand how and why a technology evolved to its present rate of acceptance is also provided.

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

Course Introduction

Course Outline and Objectives
Evolution of Data Communications

Basic Concepts and Transmission of Data

Digital Information Fundamentals
Frames, Cells, and Packets
Types of Network Media
Basics of Protocols
Circuit and Packet Networks
Data Compression and Encryption
Multiplexing Methods and Techniques

Benefits of Layers

Comparative Models: OSI and TCP/IP
Layers 1-3: Physical, Data Link, and Network Layers

Local Area Networks (LANs)

LAN Components
Client / Server
Ethernet, Token Ring, and FDDI
Hubs, Switches, and Routers
Simple Network Management Protocol

Business and Residential Access to Wide Area Networks (WANs)

Dial-up Access
Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
Cable Modems
Wireless

WANs

Private Line
Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) and Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH)
Packet Networks

The Internet, Intranets, and Extranets

Internet Architecture and Developments
Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
Multimedia Services
Intranets and Extranets
Virtual Private Networks

Network Case Study