Computer networking
Networking is the process of connecting computers, devices, and systems to share data and resources efficiently.Networking
│ ├── 1. Fundamentals of Networking
│ ├── What is Networking?
│ ├── Data Communication Basics
│ ├── OSI vs. TCP/IP Model (Concepts + Practical Differences)
│ ├── Bandwidth, Latency, and Throughput
│ ├── IP Addressing Basics (IPv4, IPv6)
│ ├── Network Types
│ ├── LAN, WAN, MAN, PAN
│ ├── Internet, Intranet, Extranet
│ ├── Wired vs. Wireless Networks
│ ├── 2. Network Components (Physical & Logical)
│ ├── **Physical Components**
│ │ ├── Transmission Media (Copper, Fiber, Wireless)
│ │ ├── Network Interface Cards (NICs)
│ │ ├── Network Devices
│ │ ├── Hubs, Switches, Routers, Access Points
│ │ ├── Firewalls & Security Appliances
│ │ ├── Load Balancers & Proxy Servers
│ ├── **Logical Components**
│ ├── MAC Address & ARP
│ ├── IP Addressing & Subnetting (IPv4, IPv6, CIDR, VLSM)
│ ├── VLANs & Network Segmentation
│ ├── NAT (Network Address Translation)
│ ├── 3. Network Communication & Protocols
│ ├── **Network Protocol Suites**
│ │ ├── OSI Model
│ │ ├── TCP/IP Model
│ ├── **TCP/IP Protocol Suite**
│ │ ├── Application Layer (HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS, SNMP)
│ │ ├── Transport Layer (TCP, UDP - Ports & Sockets)
│ │ ├── Network Layer (IP, ICMP, ARP, NAT)
│ │ ├── Data Link & Physical Layer (Ethernet, Wi-Fi, MAC)
│ ├── **Network Services & Applications**
│ ├── DNS Resolution Process
│ ├── DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
│ ├── VPNs & Proxy Servers
│ ├── Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
│ ├── 4. Network Topologies & Design
│ ├── **Network Architectures**
│ │ ├── Client-Server vs. Peer-to-Peer
│ │ ├── Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
│ │ ├── Cloud Networks (AWS, Azure, GCP)
│ ├── **Topologies & Structures**
│ │ ├── Bus, Star, Ring, Mesh, Hybrid
│ │ ├── Spine-Leaf Architecture
│ │ ├── Data Center Networking
│ ├── **Network Virtualization**
│ ├── VLANs, VXLANs
│ ├── VPNs (Site-to-Site, Remote Access)
│ ├── Overlay & Underlay Networks
│ ├── 5. Routing & Switching
│ ├── **Routing Concepts**
│ │ ├── Static & Dynamic Routing
│ │ ├── Routing Tables & Algorithms
│ │ ├── Load Balancing & Failover
│ ├── **Routing Protocols**
│ │ ├── Distance Vector (RIP, IGRP)
│ │ ├── Link-State (OSPF, IS-IS)
│ │ ├── Hybrid (EIGRP)
│ │ ├── Path-Vector (BGP)
│ ├── **Switching Concepts**
│ │ ├── MAC Address Table & Learning
│ │ ├── VLANs & Trunking (802.1Q)
│ │ ├── Spanning Tree Protocol (STP, RSTP)
│ │ ├── Layer 2 vs. Layer 3 Switching
│ ├── 6. Wireless Networking & Mobility
│ ├── Wi-Fi Standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
│ ├── Wireless Security (WPA2, WPA3, EAP)
│ ├── Cellular Networks (3G, 4G, 5G)
│ ├── IoT Networking (LPWAN, Zigbee, LoRaWAN)
│ ├── Wireless Mesh Networks (WMN)
│ ├── 7. Network Security & Threats
│ ├── **Common Security Threats**
│ │ ├── DDoS, Man-in-the-Middle, Spoofing
│ │ ├── Phishing, Malware, Social Engineering
│ │ ├── Ransomware, Zero-Day Exploits
│ ├── **Security Mechanisms**
│ │ ├── Firewalls & IDS/IPS
│ │ ├── Encryption (SSL/TLS, AES, RSA)
│ │ ├── Network Access Control (NAC)
│ │ ├── Zero Trust Architecture
│ ├── **Security Tools & Frameworks**
│ ├── SIEM (Security Information & Event Management)
│ ├── Penetration Testing (Kali Linux, Metasploit)
│ ├── Network Hardening & Compliance (NIST, ISO 27001)
│ ├── 8. Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting
│ ├── **Network Diagnostic Tools**
│ │ ├── Ping, Traceroute, Netstat, Nslookup
│ │ ├── Wireshark (Packet Analysis)
│ │ ├── SNMP & Network Performance Monitoring
│ ├── **Debugging & Optimization**
│ │ ├── Latency & Bottleneck Identification
│ │ ├── Load Balancing & Traffic Shaping
│ │ ├── Cloud-Based Monitoring Solutions
│ ├── 9. Advanced Networking & Future Trends
│ ├── **Cloud & Edge Networking**
│ │ ├── AWS, Azure, GCP Networking
│ │ ├── Hybrid & Multi-Cloud Networking
│ ├── **IPv6 Migration Strategies**
│ ├── **SDN & Network Automation**
│ │ ├── Intent-Based Networking (IBN)
│ │ ├── Ansible, Terraform for Networking
│ ├── **IoT & 5G Networking**
│ ├── **AI in Networking & Cybersecurity**
│ └── 10. Network Certifications & Career Paths ├── Entry-Level Certifications │ ├── CompTIA Network+ │ ├── CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) │ ├── JNCIA (Juniper Networks) ├── Advanced Certifications │ ├── CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) │ ├── CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) │ ├── CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) ├── Specialized Certifications ├── AWS Certified Advanced Networking ├── Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)