Network Engineer
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Network Engineers are responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and optimizing an organization's network infrastructure. This collection covers network administration, protection, and architecture.
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About this Collection
The courses in the Network Engineer Collection will help you build a foundation of knowledge and hands-on skills related to network management, system performance, troubleshooting and diagnosing network issues, and understanding infrastructure protocols, application, and transport. These skills can start your journey toward a Network Engineer position or prepare you for further industry training and certifications.
Our courses feature thoughtful, bite-sized content from expert instructors who have helped thousands of other beginners grasp fundamental IT and cybersecurity topics.
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Learn Cisco Networking Fundamentals
Learn to install, configure, troubleshoot, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for medium-sized networks. You'll also learn how to describe the operation of data networks and other security fundamentals.
Cyber Network Security
Secure Network Access
In this IT Pro Challenge virtual lab, you will get hands-on experience as a Windows administrator, setting up security to harden your Windows domain. You will learn how to implement and enforce IPSEC, configure a PPTP VPN, and set up a client VPN connection. These skills are essential for a security-focused Windows administrator.
Configure a Virtual Network Service Endpoint
Learn how to configure a Virtual Network Service Endpoint with this IT Pro Challenge provided by Learn on Demand Systems tutorial lab. This a beginner level lab that concentrates on many basic and important concepts such as **key vault**, **a subnet, service endpoint**, and then **back-end subnet**.
Configure Linux Firewall ACL Rules
This Configure Linux Firewall ACL Rules IT Pro Challenge helps learners understand the basic concepts of ufw (uncomplicated firewall) behind using ping to test the firewall and how to manipulate firewall rules to allow and deny network traffic.
Configure IP Routing with Linux on Azure
This Configure IP Routing with Linux on Azure IT Pro Challenge lab helps learners to understand how to configure IP routing for Linux Virtual Machines (VMs) deployed to an Azure cloud. The lab also shows learners the use and purpose of Azure route tables and the importance of creating a secondary IP address.
Configure Network Connectivity for Linux on Azure
This IT Pro Challenge virtual lab challenges learners to configure network connectivity for Linux on Azure. In this lab, learners will understand the concepts of static public IP addresses, network interface to configure and view Azure private IP addresses. Skills learned in this lab are valuable in a job role such as System administrator.
Deploy Ubuntu Linux Virtual Machines in the Microsoft Azure
This IT Pro Challenge helps learners understand how to use the Azure portal to create and deploy an Ubuntu Server Linux virtual machine, leverage the Managed Disks option, and use an inbound Secure Shell (SSH) rule to allow for remote administration. Learners will also use the PuTTY tool to verify SSH connectivity to the virtual machine.
Use PKI to Secure a Network Environment
In this IT Pro Challenges virtual lab, learners are introduced to skills required to secure networks using PKI. Exercises in this lab teach users how to configure HTTPS, DNSSEC, NRPT, and EFS while learning PKI concepts. The topics covered in this lab are critical for learners to be effective in system administrator job roles in cybersecurity.
Configure a Network Security Group in a Virtual Network
The **“Configure a Network Security Group in a Virtual Network”** IT Pro Challenge virtual lab will teach you how to work with virtual networks on the Azure platform. You will learn how to use network security groups to filter network traffic and keep your assets safe. After this lab, you will be comfortable enabling network security on Azure.
Identify Non-Secure Network Traffic
In this IT Pro Challenge virtual lab, you will get hands-on experience using Wireshark to sniff network traffic and detect non-secure protocols being used in the environment. You will investigate evidence of secured versus non-secure traffic. The skills you will learn in this lab are essential for network security analysts and penetration testers.
Practice
Exercise your problem-solving and creative thinking skills with security-centric puzzles
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Assess your knowledge and skills to identify areas for improvement and measure your growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
This collection is for learners with minimal background in IT or cybersecurity who are interested in beginning their career in this exciting field or transitioning into IT or cybersecurity from another field. It has no prerequisites; however, the CompTIA IT Fundamentals course or IT and Cybersecurity Foundations career path would be helpful to tackle some of the more advanced concepts.
As a network engineer, you will be responsible for administering and maintaining an organization’s computer networks. Some common responsibilities and job requirements include:
- Maintaining networks, hardware, software, and configurations
- Implementing and managing network security procedures
- Performing data backups
- Replacing outdated or defective hardware
- Monitoring system performance
- Troubleshooting and resolving network issues
- Managing email applications and virus protection
- Assisting users with network and system questions
- Controlling network access
Network Engineers are crucial for maintaining the infrastructure that allows organizations to communicate, share data, and operate efficiently. A well-designed and properly managed network ensures reliable connectivity, minimizes downtime, and enhances cybersecurity by preventing unauthorized access and cyber threats.
A career in network engineering can lead to various roles in IT and cybersecurity, depending on experience and specialization. Entry-level positions include Network Technician, Network Administrator, and IT Support Engineer.
With additional training and experience, Network Engineers can pursue specialized roles and leadership roles, such as Cloud Network Engineer or IT Infrastructure Manager.
