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The ideas in this course allow us to relate different pieces of the puzzle together in all of the subsequent lessons and courses.
The OSI 7-Layer Reference Model is used to sort out the many functions that need to be performed, to be able to discuss separate issues separately. The functions are organized into groups called layers, which are stacked one on top of the other.
The course starts with the big picture, then one lesson for each layer, then protocol stacks.
Course Lessons
1. Introduction
2. Open Systems
3. Protocols and Standards
4. ISO OSI 7-Layer Reference Model
5. The Physical Layer
6. Data Link Layer
7. Network Layer
8. Transport Layer
9. Session Layer
10. Presentation Layer
11. Application Layer
12. Protocol Stacks
13. Protocol Headers
14. Standards Organizations
Based on Teracom’s famous Course 101, tuned and refined over the course of more than 25 years of instructor-led training. You'll learn what a layer is, what the layers are, what each one does and examples of where things like TCP fit into the model ...and how it all works together… in plain English.
This course is the third course in the CTNS Certification Package. Purchase this item to get the individual course.
Course page with full description
The Unlimited Plan gives you unlimited repeats, with no expiration and no monthly fees. One-time payment. Take as long as you like. Jump in and out of lessons, refresh your knowledge in the future.
A course completion certificate is awarded upon passing the course exam.
A reference book is available, in print and eBook.
You'll learn what a layer is, the purpose of each layer, see examples of protocols used to implement each layer, and learn how a protocol stack really works with the famous "FedEx Analogy" presented as an embedded video by our top instructor, Eric Coll.
Course Outline
1. Introduction
Course introduction and overview
2. Open Systems
Open systems vs. proprietary systems.
3. Protocols and Standards
The difference between a protocol and a standard.
4. ISO OSI 7-Layer Reference Model
Top-level overview and introduction to Layers
5. The Physical Layer
Fiber, Twisted Pair, Cable and Wireless
6. Data Link Layer
LANs and MAC Addresses
7. Network Layer
IP, MPLS, Packets and Routers
8. Transport Layer
Reliability, Connections, Ports and Sockets
9. Session Layer
SIP, POP and HTTP
10. Presentation Layer
ASCII, MIME, Compression, Encryption, Codecs
11. Application Layer
SMTP, HTML and English
12. Protocol Stacks
The FedEx Analogy
13. Protocol Headers
Babushka Dolls
14. Standards Organizations
15. Multiple-choice Exam
Teracom is the leader in telecommunications training. In business since 1992, we supply this training to the US government under our GSA schedule contract, which means pre-approved quality and pricing. We're so confident of the quality of this training, it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
