Курс от CourseraMaster the essential skills required to configure, secure, and manage modern network infrastructures in this comprehensive course within the Network and Systems Administration Skill Path. You will develop critical competencies across IP addressing and subnetting, TCP/IP configuration, VLAN-based network segmentation, routing protocols, wireless access deployment, ACL-based access control, and the management of core network services such as NAT, DNS, and DHCP. Through guided instruction and practical exercises, you will learn how to configure routers and switches, apply network security principles, troubleshoot network communication issues, and maintain the operational lifecycle of network devices—including firmware upgrades and configuration backups. This course integrates expertise from Google, Microsoft, Pearson, and IBM, providing diverse industry perspectives on networking fundamentals, secure architecture, server-based DHCP operations, routing logic, and enterprise troubleshooting workflows. You will progress from foundational network concepts to hands-on configuration of services, implementation of security controls, wireless network deployment, and device maintenance tasks essential for real-world IT environments. Balancing conceptual understanding with practical application, the curriculum ensures you can confidently design segmented networks, manage addressing schemes, protect network resources, and diagnose service failures. Whether you are beginning your networking journey or strengthening existing IT skills, this course equips you with the applied knowledge needed to configure and maintain business-ready network infrastructures using a variety of tools, platforms, and real-world scenarios. Perfect for aspiring network technicians, system administrators, and IT support professionals seeking strong, practical skills in network configuration, security, operations, and lifecycle management. Let this multi-author learning experience prepare you for the challenges of modern enterprise networking.
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