1. Networking Fundamentals 🛠️
Key Topics:
OSI Model
TCP/IP Model
Networking Devices (Routers, Switches, Hubs, Bridges)
2. Network Protocols 📡
Core Protocols: TCP, UDP, IP
Application Layer Protocols: HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DNS, DHCP
Additional Protocols: SNMP, ICMP, ARP
3. Routing and Switching 🔄
Routing Protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP
Switching Concepts: VLANs, STP, Trunking
Routing Concepts: Dynamic Routing vs Static Routing
4. Network Design and Architecture 🏗️
Network Topologies: Star, Mesh, Bus, Ring
Design Principles: Redundancy, Scalability, Reliability
Network Types: LAN, WAN, MAN, WLAN, VLAN
5. Network Security 🔒
Key Areas:
Firewalls
VPNs
ACLs
Security Protocols: SSL/TLS, IPSec
Best Practices for Network Security
6. Wireless Networking 📶
Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Security: WPA2, WPA3
Wireless Network Design: Coverage, Capacity Planning
7. Cloud Networking ☁️
Cloud Networking Services: VPC, Direct Connect, VPN
Hybrid Cloud Networking: Connecting On-Premises to Cloud
Cloud Providers: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
8. Network Automation and Scripting ⚙️
Key Focus:
Network Programmability
Automation Techniques
Scripting for Network Management (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
9. Monitoring and Troubleshooting 🧰
Key Tools:
Network Monitoring
Troubleshooting Techniques (Ping, Traceroute, Network Diagrams)
Performance Monitoring (NetFlow, SNMP)
10. Virtualization & Container Networking 📦
Focus Areas:
Virtual Network Functions (NFV)
Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
Container Networking (Docker, Kubernetes Networking)
11. Certifications 🏅
Entry-Level: CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA
Professional-Level: Cisco CCNP, Juniper JNCIP
Advanced-Level: Cisco CCIE, VMware VCP-NV
