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Overview

Micro-credential Series Description

As organizations continue to break network boundaries, embrace Saas, IaaS and other cloud technologies, the way we access and manage networks must evolve to support our user. Modern networks and services must be available from any location on any device. Managing Remote Networks introduces Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Software-Define WAN (SD-WAN), technologies that enable organizations to deliver world-class services while reducing administrative overheads.

Courses

Micro-credential Series Requirements

XMN1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
INFO-1289Fundamentals of Virtual Private NetworksView More Details about INFO-1289
As communications and networking technologies evolve, alternatives to traditional enterprise networks have emerged. There is demand in all sectors and industries for employees who not only understand these emerging technologies but can also implement them to save time and money while increasing security of corporate communications. This micro-credential allows current industry employees to build or increase their knowledge in the areas of virtual private networks (VPN) through a series of weekly modules targeted specifically to the learning outcomes and topic areas. This course will be self-paced, asynchronous, and non-instructor led. Students will need access to a computer and to the internet in order to access the free, open-source tools required to complete the active learning exercises, read the publicly available articles and other digital resources (videos websites, etc.) and to connect with the college's Learning Management System. Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the types of Virtual Private Networks 2. Explore the role of encryption and authentication in VPN 3. Discuss and Implement IPSec and SSL solutions in corporate environments 4. Implement remote-access VPNs over IPSec and SSL 5. Identify, troubleshoot, test VPN issues Total class hours - 24
INFO-1290Leveraging Software-Defined NetworksView More Details about INFO-1290
As communications and networking technologies evolve, alternatives to traditional enterprise networks have emerged. There is demand in all sectors and industries for employees who not only understand these emerging technologies but can also implement them to save time and money while increasing security of corporate communications. This micro-credential allows current industry employees to build or increase their knowledge of software defined networks (SDN) and Software Defined Wide Area Networks (SDWAN) through a condensed course targeted specifically at the understanding and application of these topics. This course will be self-paced, asynchronous, and non-instructor led. Students will need access to a computer and to the internet in order to access the free, open-source tools required to complete the active learning exercises, read the publicly available articles and other web-based resources, and to connect with the college's LMS. Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand foundational technologies that support SDNs 2. Explore the benefits and opportunities for organizations transitioning to SDNs 3. Review and critically evaluate sample deployments and options. 4. Describe leading SDN vendors and compare functions, features, and solutions. 5. Identify, troubleshoot, test issues in SDN deployments. Total class hours - 24

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Learning Outcomes

  1. Describe the types of Virtual Private Networks.
  2. Explore the role of encryption and authentication in VPN.
  3. Discuss and Implement IPSec and SSL solutions in corporate environments.
  4. Implement remote-access VPNs over IPSec and SSL 5. Identify, troubleshoot, test VPN issue.
  5. Understand foundational technologies that support SDNs.
  6. Explore the benefits and opportunities for organizations transitioning to SDNs.
  7. Review and critically evaluate sample deployments and options. 
  8. Describe leading SDN vendors and compare functions, features, and solutions. 
  9. Identify, troubleshoot, test issues in SDN deployments.
     

Series Details

Program Code
XMN1
Delivery
Part-Time
Online
Topic Area
Computers, Design, and Media
Credential
Micro-credential Series
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