Fundamentals of computer networking

Beginner
Administrator
Solution Architect
Developer
Azure

Learn the fundamental principles of computer networking to prepare you for the Azure admin and developer learning paths.

Learning objectives

In this module, you will:

  • List the different network protocols and network standards.
  • List the different network types and topologies.
  • List the different types of network devices used in a network.
  • Describe network communication principles like TCP/IP, DNS, and ports.
  • Describe how these core components map to Azure networking.

Prerequisites

  • None

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