{"id":460,"date":"2024-11-21T00:54:58","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T00:54:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaredgibson\/?page_id=460"},"modified":"2024-11-21T00:59:32","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T00:59:32","slug":"it-315","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaredgibson\/it-315\/","title":{"rendered":"IT 315"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Networking Fundamentals Course Description<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Course Overview<\/strong><br>This course provided a comprehensive introduction to networking concepts and practices. It covered the design, implementation, and management of wired and wireless networks, emphasizing practical applications for real-world environments. Topics included network topologies, IP addressing, subnetting, hardware configuration, and the implementation of secure and efficient communication networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Key Topics Covered:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Networking Basics:<\/strong> OSI and TCP\/IP models, understanding data flow across networks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Network Design:<\/strong> Configuring topologies, planning network layouts for efficiency and scalability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hardware Configuration:<\/strong> Working with routers, switches, patch panels, and firewalls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IP Addressing and Subnetting:<\/strong> Assigning and segmenting networks for optimized traffic management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cabling and Wiring:<\/strong> Selecting appropriate cables (Ethernet, fiber optic) and calculating needs based on building dimensions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VLANs and Network Segmentation:<\/strong> Isolating traffic to enhance security and reduce congestion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Budget Planning:<\/strong> Balancing network design efficiency with cost-effectiveness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simulation Tools:<\/strong> Using software like Cisco Packet Tracer to model and test network setups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Assignment Description<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Networking Design for Maury High School<\/strong><br>This project demonstrates my ability to design a scalable and cost-efficient network for a large building. The proposal included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Planning the layout of routers and switches across multiple floors to ensure consistent network coverage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calculating the necessary cabling lengths and components required for the project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implementing VLANs to segregate student and staff traffic for enhanced security and management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developing a detailed budget, including hyperlinks to hardware specifications and prices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The presentation illustrates a practical application of network design principles, showcasing skills in topology planning, resource estimation, and the integration of security measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!selectors.core.file.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaredgibson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32536\/2024\/11\/Wiring-Maury-High.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Wiring-Maury-High.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-9b4a6d5d-dc1e-45c4-89b9-2c5edcf9d6ff\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaredgibson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32536\/2024\/11\/Wiring-Maury-High.pdf\">Wiring-Maury-High<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaredgibson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32536\/2024\/11\/Wiring-Maury-High.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-9b4a6d5d-dc1e-45c4-89b9-2c5edcf9d6ff\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Networking Fundamentals Course Description Course OverviewThis course provided a comprehensive introduction to networking concepts and practices. 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