Network Engineer

Fundamentals of Networking

➢ Introduction to Networking
➢ OSI and TCP/IP Models
➢ Networking Topologies (Star, Mesh, etc.)
➢ Network Components (Routers, Switches, Access Points)
➢ Ethernet Basics and Standards

IP Addressing and Subnetting

➢ IPv4 and IPv6 Addressing
➢ Subnetting and Supernetting
➢ Private and Public IPs
➢ Network Address Translation (NAT)
➢ CIDR Notation

Routing and Switching

➢ Routing Basics: Static vs. Dynamic Routing
➢ Overview of Routing Protocols (RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP)
➢ VLANs and Trunking
➢ Inter-VLAN Routing
➢ Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
➢ Network Troubleshooting with Ping, Traceroute

Network Security

➢ Basics of Network Security
➢ Firewalls and Access Control Lists (ACLs)
➢ VPNs and Encryption Techniques
➢ Secure Network Designs
➢ Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)

Wireless Networking

➢ Wireless Standards (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
➢ Wi-Fi Network Setup and Configuration
➢ Wireless Security Protocols (WPA, WPA2, WPA3)
➢ Troubleshooting Wireless Networks

Network Protocols and Services

➢ DHCP and DNS
➢ HTTP/HTTPS Basics
➢ FTP, TFTP, and SNMP
➢ NTP and Syslog

Advanced Networking Concepts

➢ Quality of Service (QoS)
➢ Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
➢ Network Virtualization and VLAN Tagging
➢ Load Balancing and Failover

Cloud Networking

➢ Introduction to Cloud Networking
➢ Connecting On-Premises Networks to the Cloud
➢ Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Basics
➢ Hybrid Cloud Networking

Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting

➢ Tools: Wireshark, SolarWinds, Nagios
➢ Performance Analysis and Logging
➢ Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
➢ Packet Capture and Analysis

Certification Preparation (Optional)

➢ Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
➢ CompTIA Network+
➢ Juniper Networks Certification

Hands-On Labs and Projects

➢ Setting Up a Basic Network
➢ Configuring a Router and Switch
➢ Building a VLAN-Based Network
➢ Simulating Routing Protocols in GNS3/Packet Tracer
➢ Securing a Wireless Network

INTERVIEW PREPARATION

➢ Interview Preparation Tips
➢ Sample Interview Questions
➢ How to clear an Interview