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Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and IT Security

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8

27 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Implement and secure WANs, VPNs, and IoT solutions for enhanced network protection

  • Set up and manage virtual machines and cloud-based environments effectively

  • Secure mobile devices and troubleshoot common networking issues with confidence

  • Understand and analyze cloud service models and their practical applications in real-world scenarios

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There are 6 modules in this course

Updated in May 2025.

This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This course empowers IT professionals with advanced knowledge on critical infrastructure. Covering everything from the tiers of the internet to VPNs and IoT, to setting up virtual environments and securing cloud assets, this curriculum equips learners with the tools they need to manage, troubleshoot, and enhance both physical and virtual IT systems. In this course, learners begin with an exploration of internet architecture, diving into LANs, WANs, broadband connections, and firewalls. You'll also understand how application-layer protocols and VPNs enable secure communications across networks. The journey continues with a comprehensive understanding of virtualization, walking through the setup and management of virtual machines and cloud environments. Finally, the course transitions into IT security fundamentals, from protecting mobile devices to advanced cloud security measures, ensuring participants can safeguard modern tech ecosystems. Ideal for IT professionals, network administrators, and CompTIA Network+ candidates. A basic understanding of networking concepts is required, and familiarity with virtualization is helpful but not essential.

In this module, we will explore the vast architecture of the Internet, examining different network types, broadband connections, and the role of firewalls and servers. You'll also learn about VPNs, the Internet of Things (IoT), and effective methods for troubleshooting Internet connections.

What's included

9 videos2 readings

9 videosβ€’Total 57 minutes
  • Beyond the LANβ€’3 minutes
  • Internet Tiersβ€’6 minutes
  • Broadband Connectionsβ€’11 minutes
  • Firewalls and Serversβ€’6 minutes
  • E-Mailβ€’7 minutes
  • Proxy Serversβ€’6 minutes
  • Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)β€’8 minutes
  • Internet of Things (IoT)β€’4 minutes
  • Troubleshooting Internet Connections, Part 1β€’7 minutes
2 readingsβ€’Total 20 minutes
  • Introduction to the Course 'Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and IT Security'β€’10 minutes
  • Full Specialization Resourcesβ€’10 minutes

In this module, we will delve into virtualization, starting with the fundamentals of virtual machines and hypervisors. You’ll set up virtual machines, explore advanced configurations, and learn the key concepts of cloud computing and its ownership models, including public, private, and hybrid clouds.

What's included

6 videos

6 videosβ€’Total 49 minutes
  • Understanding Virtualizationβ€’10 minutes
  • Your First Virtual Machineβ€’11 minutes
  • Advanced Virtualization Setupβ€’12 minutes
  • Cloud Computingβ€’8 minutes
  • Cloud Ownershipβ€’2 minutes
  • Cloud-Based Applicationsβ€’6 minutes

In this module, we will examine the key components of laptops, focusing on hardware features, disassembly, and troubleshooting. You will learn to handle laptop CPU and motherboard replacements, and understand the intricacies of laptop displays, including built-in features like Wi-Fi antennas and webcams.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

5 videosβ€’Total 27 minutes
  • Laptop Featuresβ€’8 minutes
  • Laptop Hardware Troubleshooting - The Toolsβ€’5 minutes
  • Laptop Hardware - Core Hardwareβ€’3 minutes
  • Laptop Hardware - CPU and Motherboardβ€’7 minutes
  • Touring Your Laptop Displayβ€’4 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 15 minutes
  • Assessment 1β€’15 minutes

In this module, we will explore the world of mobile devices, covering smartphones, tablets, and wearables. You’ll learn about their operating systems, connection methods, and the immersive possibilities of augmented and virtual reality, all while gaining hands-on experience with Android customization.

What's included

4 videos

4 videosβ€’Total 30 minutes
  • What Is a Mobile Device?β€’9 minutes
  • Mobile Connectionsβ€’9 minutes
  • Touring Androidβ€’10 minutes
  • Virtual Realityβ€’2 minutes

In this module, we will cover the maintenance and security of mobile devices, with a focus on common security threats, troubleshooting methods, and email configurations. You’ll also explore mobile device management (MDM) and the tools needed to secure data, as well as methods for synchronizing mobile data across devices.

What's included

6 videos

6 videosβ€’Total 50 minutes
  • Maintaining Mobile Devicesβ€’11 minutes
  • Mobile Devices and E-Mailβ€’9 minutes
  • Mobile Synchronizationβ€’7 minutes
  • Mobile Device Securityβ€’8 minutes
  • Mobile Security Troubleshootingβ€’6 minutes
  • Mobile Device Troubleshootingβ€’9 minutes

In this module, we will dive into the world of printing technologies, from laser and inkjet printers to advanced 3D printing. You’ll learn about installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting for various printer types, as well as how to share printers across networks and set up wireless and cloud-based printing solutions.

What's included

9 videos1 reading3 assignments

9 videosβ€’Total 73 minutes
  • Laser Printersβ€’12 minutes
  • Inkjet Printersβ€’8 minutes
  • Impact Printersβ€’4 minutes
  • Thermal Printersβ€’3 minutes
  • Installing a Local Printerβ€’14 minutes
  • Sharing Printersβ€’6 minutes
  • Installing Wireless and Cloud Printersβ€’9 minutes
  • Troubleshooting Printersβ€’10 minutes
  • 3D Printingβ€’6 minutes
1 readingβ€’Total 10 minutes
  • Conclusion to the Course 'Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and IT Security'β€’10 minutes
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 90 minutes
  • Assessment 2β€’15 minutes
  • Full Course Assessmentβ€’60 minutes
  • Full Course Practice Assessmentβ€’15 minutes

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