Goal: To obtain deeper insight into LAN and WAN technologies, advanced switching and
routing to plan, configure, manage and troubleshoot small-to-medium size networks and to
implement basic security considerations. In addition to get know the key concepts of softwaredefined networking and network automation.
Course description: The curriculum introduces LAN design concepts and network scaling
possibilities. The course familiarizes the advanced advanced distance-vector and link-state
routing concepts (multi-area OSPF, BGP) and redistribution between them. It also introduces
WAN technologies. The course materials also contain the quality requirements of the
transmission and Quality of Service (QoS) basics, troubleshooting concepts, basic security
features. Students are also introduced to network management tools