Diploma in Hardware Networking
A Diploma in Hardware and Networking is a technical, job-oriented course focused on computer hardware, networking technologies, and IT infrastructure. It equips students with the skills needed to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and manage computer systems and network setups.
This course is ideal for those looking to enter the IT support, networking, or system administration field.
Computer Hardware Basic electronics and digital concepts Assembling and disassembling PCs Motherboards, processors, RAM, hard drives, power supplies Peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) BIOS/UEFI setup Troubleshooting hardware issues 2. Operating Systems Installing and configuring OS (Windows, Linux) Managing users, files, drivers Disk partitioning and formatting Backup and recovery methods 3. Networking Fundamentals Types of networks: LAN, WAN, MAN Networking devices: Router, Switch, Hub, Modem IP addressing, Subnetting Cabling (UTP/STP), connectors (RJ45), crimping Network Topologies and Protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS).
Server and Network Setup Windows Server/Linux Server basics Active Directory and domain setup File, print, and mail server configuration Internet sharing, firewall setup 5. Security and Troubleshooting Network security basics: firewalls, antivirus, encryption Troubleshooting tools: Ping, Traceroute, ipconfig Handling network failures and performance issues 6. Introduction to Cloud and Virtualization (in modern courses) Virtual Machines (VMware, VirtualBox) Basics of cloud computing (optional).
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