VLAN

This lesson will allow you to understand what is VLAN and what is the purpose of using it in a network. as a network administrator you should have a rich information about VLAN because you will use it in you network.

Addressing

In network addressing you should know which kind of network addresses do you have and how can use an address in your network and how to sub-netting the address.

A network address is simply a code used by computers as a means of identification. Just like getting information to and from your home requires the postal service to know the house number and street name, a network address accomplishes the same thing for a computer network. Without some way of passing along this information, the idea of the Internet would be almost useless. 

Ethernet

Ethernet is the most technology used in LAN, so as a network administrator you should have a knowledge about Ethernet technology (what kind of cables does it use, what is the standards of Ethernet and in which OSI layer does it work).

Switching network planning

In switching network planning you will have a knowledge about what planning methodology do you follow to build a network.

Network planning and design is an iterative process, encompassing topological design, network-synthesis, and network-realization, and is aimed at ensuring that a new network or service meets the needs of the subscriber and operator. The process can be tailored according to each new network or service.

Introduction to switching network

This lesson will give you a simple information that will help you to understand the next lessons.