This morning, I decided to go ahead and start the next networking class over at the Cisco Netowrking Academy website.
The name of the online course is "Network Addressing and Basic Troubleshooting".
Compared to the previous two courses that I have completed at the Cisco Networking Academy, this course will not take as long to complete all modules and the final exam.
I am also seriously considering re-reading Volume 1 of the CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide.
The first couple of chapters cover topics relating to theory, such as the five-layer OSI model, before going in-depth into the Cisco IOS.
In fact, the "Network Addressing and Basic Troubleshooting" online course covers the Physical Layer of the OSI model, including topics such as copper Ethernet cables, wireless, fiber optic cables, and so on.
Heck, I just might go down to my local Home Depot (in Peoria, Surprise, or Phoenix) and purchase some Klein computer networking tools, a length of Ethernet cable, and some RJ-45 cable connectors. It would be a good exercise to try and create my own crossover Ethernet cables.
Another item to consider is to purchase one of those home networking kits for CCNA study that contains a couple of switches, a router, and a rack. However, that's for another post.
Even more fun would be to create my own server. That's a different kettle of fish entirely.
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