Aruba Networking Basics

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Approx. 19 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course covers the basics of Aruba networking, including wired and wireless networking fundamentals, network access control, and network management. Students will learn how to design and configure networks, troubleshoot common issues, and implement security solutions.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the basics of wired and wireless networking
  • Learn how to design and configure networks
  • Implement security solutions to protect your network

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Learning Outcomes

  • Design and configure wired and wireless networks
  • Implement network security solutions
  • Troubleshoot common network issues

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic computer skills
  • Familiarity with networking concepts

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

  • Online self-paced
  • Video lectures
  • Hands-on labs

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  • Cisco CCNA
  • CompTIA Network+

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Notable People in This Field

  • Zeeshan Naveed
  • Tim Cappalli

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Description

In Aruba Networking Basics, you will learn what a basic computer network is, compare local and wide area networks, use cases, and implementation types. Communication over these networks relies on protocols. Once you learn about those, you will be well on your way to understanding network communications and well prepared to learn VLANs and how to configure an Aruba OS Switch! This course includes a free Hands-On Lab to help you comprehend the concepts.

Typical candidates for this course are individuals who are new to networking and want to learn the basics of wired networking.

Outline

  • Introduction to Wired Networking
  • Understanding Home Networks
  • Take a look at an Aruba Switch
  • Explore Encapsulation and Protocols
  • Layer Two Lab
  • POP QUIZ!
  • Layer Three and Up
  • Layer Three Lab
  • How to Backup & Erase a Configuration and Boot an Aruba CX Switch
  • Basic Troubleshooting for an Aruba CX Switch
  • Troubleshooting Management
  • Troubleshooting Scenario
  • Part 1 Closing POP QUIZ!
  • Aruba Networking for Absolute Beginners
  • Switching, VLANS, Trunking, Loops, and Lags
  • Part 2 Introduction: Focus on Switching
  • Lab One Factory Reset, Port Status, Configure IP
  • Lab One Demo Assign Addresses Access
  • Virtual LAN (VLANS) Theory
  • Lab Two Demo Creating VLANS and Assigning an Edge Port
  • VLAN Trunking
  • Lab Three Demo Trunking
  • POP QUIZ!
  • Loops and Lags
  • Redundant Links, Spanning Tree, and Link Aggregation
  • Lab Four Demo Link Aggregation (LAG)
  • Debrief
  • Aruba Networking for Absolute Beginners
  • Network Design & Routing
  • Introduction
  • Network Design
  • POP QUIZ!
  • Port Assignment
  • Lab One Layer Two Switching it Up
  • Configuring Multiple Switches
  • Routing and Gateways, the great escape
  • Routing Theory
  • Lab Two Enabling Routes
  • Connected Routes
  • Static Routing
  • Lab Three Demo: Static Routing
  • Dynamic Routing Protocols with OSPF
  • OSPF Lab
  • Debrief
  • Aruba Networking for Absolute Beginners
  • Aruba Networking Basics Assessment

Summary of User Reviews

Aruba Networking Basics course has received positive feedback from users who found it to be informative, engaging and practical. Many users appreciated the instructor's teaching style and the course's real-world examples which made it easier to understand complex networking concepts.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course's real-world examples which made it easier to understand complex networking concepts.

Pros from User Reviews

  • The course is well-structured and easy to follow
  • The instructor is knowledgeable and engaging
  • The course offers practical and relevant information
  • The course is a great starting point for beginners
  • The course offers valuable insights into Aruba networking

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course to be too basic
  • The course does not cover advanced networking concepts
  • Some users found the course to be too focused on Aruba products
  • The course could benefit from more hands-on exercises
  • Some users found the course to be too theoretical
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