Network Architecture
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Network Architecture
This course is part of Google Network Security Specialization
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Describe the structure of different computer networks.
Illustrate how data is sent and received over a network.
Describe physical components of a network and network layer communication.
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a brief introduction to network architecture, discussing network components, devices, and tools. It also introduces you to the TCP/IP and OSI models of network communication and discusses the components of network layer communication. The course introduces network security, mechanisms to secure the network, and explains how it relates to ongoing security threats and vulnerabilities.
By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Describe the structure of different computer networks - Illustrate how data is sent and received over a network - Describe physical components of a network and network layer communication - Identify common network security measures and protocols - Understand how the TCP/IP model provides a framework for network communication
In this module, you'll learn understand about networks, network components, and tools.
What's included
4 videos2 readings1 assignment2 plugins
4 videos•Total 7 minutes
- Introduction to network architecture•1 minute
- What are networks?•2 minutes
- Network tools•3 minutes
- Cloud networks •2 minutes
2 readings•Total 12 minutes
- Network components, devices, and diagrams•4 minutes
- Cloud computing and software-defined networks•8 minutes
1 assignment•Total 8 minutes
- Test your knowledge: Introduction to networks•8 minutes
2 plugins•Total 20 minutes
- Practice: Design a local area network•10 minutes
- Identify: Functions of network tools•10 minutes
In this module, you'll be introduced to the TCP/IP and OSI models of network communication.
What's included
3 videos2 readings1 assignment
3 videos•Total 7 minutes
- Introduction to network communication•2 minutes
- The TCP/IP model•2 minutes
- The four layers of the TCP/IP model •2 minutes
2 readings•Total 16 minutes
- Learn more about the TCP/IP model•8 minutes
- The OSI model •8 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Test your knowledge: Network communication•10 minutes
In this module, you will explore components of network layer communication.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
1 video•Total 2 minutes
- IP addresses and network communication•2 minutes
1 reading•Total 4 minutes
- Components of network layer communication•4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 8 minutes
- Test your knowledge: Local and wide network communication•8 minutes
Here, you'll review the concepts covered in the course and take the final assessment.
What's included
1 reading1 assignment
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Wrap-up•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 50 minutes
- Course 1 challenge: Network architecture•50 minutes
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Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
This course is very beginner friendly and fun to learn, I have one problem tho, I can't seem to gain access to my certificate for some reason after canceling my subscription.
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