Advanced Diploma in Computer Networks and Internet Protocol (Free Online Course)

In this free online IP training course, learn about the layers and protocols involved in TCP/IP protocol stack.

In this free online TCP/IP course, learn about computer networks and internet protocols; the various layers in the TCP/IP protocol stack, the working principles of network security, and how you can program the network. Boost your computer engineering knowledge and skills by studying this comprehensive course. For anyone working in computer engineering, this course is an excellent way to really improve your abilities.

What You Will Learn In This Free Course

• Describe circuit and packet-switching networks
• Discuss domain name systems, internet mail transfer and file transfer
• Explain transport services and sliding window protocols
• Discuss transport layer performance and transmission control protocol
• Explain the transmission control protocol flow control process
• Discuss IP version 4 addressing, classful addressing and network address translation
• Explain the basic QoS architecture, IntSev and DiffServ architecture
• Describe IP routing and the border gateway protocol
• Discuss OpenFlow and the software-defined networking architecture
• Explain the LLC services, Ethernet frame, flow and error control
• Discuss the communication model and network security policies
• Explain the address resolution protocol and wireless LANs

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