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Pluralsight

Data Communications: The Big Picture

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Overview

Whether you are a newcomer to the technology world or a business leader interested in how technology impacts your organization, this course is for you. You'll learn how to be conversationally fluent in all modern data communications topics.

A frustrating aspect of modern data communications is keeping up with the introduction of new technologies and the mind-numbing quantity of corresponding buzzwords. In this course, Data Communications: The Big Picture, you'll learn how to communicate intelligently on any networking topic. First, you'll learn what data communications encompasses, how it works, and the core technologies and protocols involved. Next, you'll discover a wide variety of networks that exist, including enterprise, network service provider, and cloud architectures and the primary differences between them. Finally, you'll understand how various applications transit over these networks, and some strategies to optimize that transmission. When you're finished with this course, you'll be conversationally fluent in all of the technical areas mentioned.

Syllabus

  • Course Overview 1min
  • Introducing Data Communications 26mins
  • Understanding Enterprise Architectures 25mins
  • Exploring Network Service Provider Architectures 31mins
  • Demystifying Cloud Service Provider Architectures 24mins
  • Influencing User Experience via Applications 14mins

Taught by

Nick Russo

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