Network Fundamentals

Networking is a fundamental foundation for all IT professionals. Advance your knowledge in our 1-week long Network Fundamentals crash course.

Upcoming Start Dates:

Week of July 13

1

week duration

monday-friday (8:30am-5pm)

40

hours

learn the fundamentals

1:1

ratio

student to equipment

Cost

FREE Tuition

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About our 1-Week Course

This crash course is primarily for our Cybersecurity applicants that do not have the required CompTIA Network+ certification. Completing the course and passing the exam will satisfy the Cybersecurity prerequisite.

This course is also for those considering enrollment at Open Cloud Academy. You will get a taste of what it’s like in the classroom, gain some exposure to networking, and ultimately decide if you have what it takes to embark on a career in IT.

Seating based on availability. Cybersecurity applicants will receive priority.

Requirements

Complete your online application
Complete our Aptitude Assessment:
- request at opencloudacademy@rackspace.com
Must be able to attend all 5 days of the Network Fundamentals Crash Course
Purchase & bring your “CompTIA Network+ N10-007 Cert Guide”
(Amazon or local bookstore)
Must take Network Fundamentals Exam on Day 5.

Parking Options

Parking: Unfortunately parking is not included and you will be responsible for securing your own parking. The following are some options:
- San Antonio Central Library Parking Garage – $5 day – by far the most popular options amongst students.
- City Tower Garage (115 N Main) – $10 day
- Rand Garage (closest option) – $20 day
- Other Options:
  - VIA Bus
  - Park Further Away for Free and use one of the following options:
    - Bicycle (you can bring your bike with you to the 5th floor)
    - eScooter (Bird, Uber, Lyft, Lime, Razor)

Optional Preparation

OCA Primer Introduction Video
Professor Messer – CompTIA Network+ N10-007 Training Course
Crash Course Textbook: CompTIA Network+ N10-007 Cert Guide
- Network Fundamentals Crash Course Agenda (topics covered in class):
  - Network Fundamentals: Purpose for networking, Topologies
    (LANs, WANs, PANs)
  - OSI Model: The 7 layer model, and TCP/IP model
  - Network Components: Cable Standards, Devices, Special Network Devices
  - Ethernet Basics: Network Interface Cards, Ethernet Switches, VLANs. Spanning Tree
  - Binary Conversion: Decimal to Binary, and Binary to Decimal, HEX conversion.
  - Routing: Routers and routing tables, Routing Protocols, NAT, IP and ICMP
  - WANs: PPP, Connection Types, CSU/DSU
  - Command Line Tools: ipconfig, ping, netstat..
  - Network Security: Firewalls, IDS and IPS, Vulnerabilities