Audience
This course is for technical staff who need to gain an understanding of TCPIP and related network technologies in order to implement, support and manage VME-based networks.
Prerequisites
Before attending this course you should have some basic computer experience, including an awareness of binary and hexadecimal numbering systems.
No previous networking or comms experience is required.
Duration
1 day. Hands on.
This course can be combined with VC21: VME Communications Module 2.1 - Basics and run as a single 2 day event, please contact us for more information.
Course Objectives
On successful completion of this course you will understand the theory of TCPIP as well as basic network features and concepts, including DHCP, IP subnets and addresses, IP routing, and IP diagnostic facilities.
Course Content
Network Protocols
TCPIP and OSI (includes OSI 7-layer model)
Network Infrastructure
LANs, ethernet, switches, routers, firewalls
IP Addressing and Subnets
IPv4 and DHCP
Network Routing
The role of routers and firewalls
DNS
Domain name servers and what they do
VLANS and VPN
Why use VLANs and VPNs
IP Facilities
ARP, ICMP, PING and TRACEROUTE