2 mins to read Introduction to Networking and Storage
Jumpstart your career in Information Technology (IT) with this beginner-friendly, self-paced course! By taking this course you will enhance your base knowledge of essential skills in networking, storage, and system administration.
You’ll first learn about networking fundamentals which include: network types, network cables, topologies, and models. Understand how data travels across a network, and discover how protocols and standards enable all network activity. Then, you’ll learn how to set up and configure devices and cables for both wired and wireless networks. Next, you’ll learn to diagnose and troubleshoot network connectivity issues and discover how to use command line utilities and network tools in Windows settings.
Build your subject-matter expertise
This course is available as part of the program
- Learn new concepts from industry experts
- Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
- Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
- Earn a shareable career certificate
What you’ll learn
- Identify wired and wireless network types, explain physical and logical topology, differentiate network cable types and what each is used for.
- List common network devices. Discover what packets are and how IP addresses work, and explain what protocols are and why models are necessary.
- Determine how to set up and encrypt networks and mobile devices. Diagnose connectivity issues and utilize the command prompt and Windows Settings.
- List network drive types, explain RAM, ROM, and RAID, and troubleshoot storage issues. Explain STaaS, and define file, block, and object storage.
How to Enroll for AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Choose your desired certificate program on the IBM website.
- Create an IBM ID if you don’t have one.
- Select specific courses within your chosen program.
- Enroll in courses, and pay if necessary.
- Access course materials and complete requirements.
- Prepare for and take certification exams if required.
- Earn your certificate upon successful completion.
- Be aware of maintenance or renewal requirements, if applicable.
