Chapter 11: Network Address Translation (NAT)
- What is NAT and why it is used
- Types of NAT: Static, Dynamic, PAT (Port Address Translation)
- NAT vs Proxy
Chapter 12: Virtual LANs (VLANs)
- What is a VLAN
- Benefits of VLANs
- How VLANs work with switches
- VLAN tagging and trunking
Chapter 13: Wide Area Network (WAN) Technologies
- Leased Lines, MPLS, DSL, Cable, Fiber
- Satellite and Cellular WANs
- VPN over WAN
Chapter 14: Network Management
- SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
- Monitoring and logging tools
- Bandwidth management
Chapter 15: Cloud Networking
- What is cloud networking
- Cloud service models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
- Hybrid and multi-cloud networking
Chapter 16: Network Virtualization
- Concept of virtual networks
- Virtual switches and routers
- Benefits of network virtualization
Chapter 17: Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
- What is SDN
- Control plane vs Data plane
- OpenFlow protocol
Chapter 18: Network Automation and Scripting
- Introduction to automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Python scripting)
- Benefits of automation
- Simple automation example with Python
Chapter 19: Internet of Things (IoT) Networking
- What is IoT
- Networking requirements for IoT devices
- IoT protocols: MQTT, CoAP, Zigbee
Chapter 20: Career in Networking
- Certifications: CompTIA Network+, CCNA, CCNP, etc.
- Roles: Network Engineer, Security Analyst, Network Administrator
- Skills and tools to learn
This concludes the extended content for the networking course. These notes offer a solid foundation
for anyone looking to pursue networking as a career or enhance their technical knowledge.
