Network Protocol Fundamentals

This course provides a simple and conceptual introduction to the fundamentals of IT network protocols.

What you'll learn:

• The absolute basics of network protocols
• The OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model
• A strong foundational knowledge of how computers communicate

This course is for the absolute beginner.Have you ever wanted to know, in very simple terms, the answers to the following questions:

• What are network protocols?

• How do computers communicate with each other?

• What is the OSI model?

• Why are protocols important in IT networking?

If you answered yes, then this course isfor you.Our goal with this course is to provide a simple, conceptual introduction to the fundamentals of IT networking and its protocols. There are no technical explanations or definitions to memorize - this course is visual, and strictly conceptual.When you are done with this course, you will have the foundation to move forward onto more advanced networking courses. And by having the frame-of-reference understanding from this course, you will be more prepared to tackle the more complex technical concepts and terminology.