About This Course
Step into the world of enterprise networking and infrastructure operations with Track 4 — a comprehensive program designed to teach how modern corporate networks are built, secured, and managed. From advanced IP addressing to multi-site routing, from VLAN segmentation to firewall security, this course gives you the hands-on engineering exposure that real organizations demand.
Prerequisites
- Completion of Track 3 or equivalent system administration experience
- Understanding of basic networking concepts
- Familiarity with IP addressing and network devices
What You'll Learn
Understand advanced networking fundamentals including subnetting, IPv6, and protocol operations.
Configure enterprise switching environments with VLANs, VTP, STP, and port security.
Build dynamic routing using OSPF, EIGRP, static routes, and ACL-based traffic filtering.
Deploy and manage firewalls using pfSense, including NAT, VPN, and security rule configuration.
Configure Site-to-Site and SSL VPN tunnels used for branch office connectivity.
Set up core network services like DHCP relay, DNS forwarder, Syslog, SNMP, and NTP.
Monitor networks using tools like Wireshark, Zabbix/PRTG, and analyze traffic & performance.
Implement high availability with HSRP/VRRP concepts, link aggregation, and failover designs.
Follow industry standards for network documentation, IP schema planning, labeling, and rack layouts.
Build a full enterprise network deployment with VLANs, routing, firewalling, VPNs, and monitoring tools.
10 key skills covered
5 Months intensive training
100% Job-ready curriculum
Course Curriculum
10 modules • 50 lectures
01
Advanced Networking Fundamentals
5 lectures
Review of IP addressing, subnetting, and CIDR
IPv6 concepts and transition
MAC addressing and ARP
TCP/IP model vs OSI model
Practical: Subnet planning for multi-department network
02
Switching & VLAN Operations
6 lectures
Introduction to Switching concepts
Configuring VLANs & VTP
Inter-VLAN routing concepts
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) for loop prevention
Port security and MAC filtering
Lab: Configure VLANs and VTP on Cisco switch (simulated in Packet Tracer)
03
Routing & Dynamic Protocols
5 lectures
Static Routing vs Dynamic Routing
RIP, OSPF, and EIGRP configuration
Default routes and route redistribution
Access Control Lists (ACLs) for traffic filtering
Lab: Build multi-router WAN with OSPF
04
Firewall & Network Security
6 lectures
Firewall concepts and types
NAT, PAT, port forwarding
Stateful vs stateless inspection
Configuring pfSense as enterprise firewall
Creating rules, policies, and VPN tunnels
Lab: Secure LAN with firewall + VPN gateway
05
VPN & Remote Connectivity
5 lectures
Site-to-Site VPN configuration
SSL VPN for remote users
IPsec fundamentals
VPN authentication & encryption
Lab: Create VPN tunnel between two branch networks
06
Network Services & Infrastructure
5 lectures
DHCP relay, DNS forwarder, NTP server
Syslog and SNMP setup
Network address planning for datacenter
VLAN-based segmentation for servers & clients
Lab: Configure DNS & DHCP services on router/firewall
07
Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting
5 lectures
Ping, tracert, netstat, ipconfig, nslookup
Wireshark packet analysis
SNMP monitoring with Zabbix or PRTG
Performance and availability metrics
Lab: Monitor traffic and analyze alerts in Zabbix
08
High Availability & Redundancy
5 lectures
Link Aggregation (LACP)
Router redundancy protocols (HSRP, VRRP concepts)
Failover design in firewalls and switches
Backup link and load balancing methods
Lab: Simulate dual-router failover topology
09
Infrastructure Documentation & Compliance
4 lectures
Network diagram creation (Visio / draw.io)
Cable labeling and rack layout standards
IP address schema design
Documentation best practices for audit and handover
10
Capstone Project – Enterprise Network Deployment
4 lectures
Design 3-site enterprise network with VLANs, VPN, and firewall
Configure routing & security policies
Deploy monitoring tools and generate logs
Prepare documentation and present network plan
Who Should Join This Course
Track 3 graduates wanting to advance into network engineering and infrastructure roles.
IT Support, Service Desk, and System Engineers who want real Cisco-level networking skills.
Non-IT professionals who want to transition into networking roles like NOC / Infrastructure Engineer.
Students preparing for CCNA/CCNP-style roles with practical datacenter networking knowledge.
Cloud and Security aspirants who need strong networking fundamentals before advanced tracks.
Freelancers and entrepreneurs offering structured cabling, firewall, or SMB network services.
Professionals preparing for roles in Network Operations, NOC, Firewall Engineering, or Infrastructure Support.
No IT background? No problem – we start from basics!
Course Description
Whether you're growing from system engineering or aiming directly for NOC and Network Engineer roles, this program helps you:
- ¢ Configure switching and routing across multiple departments and branch locations
- ¢ Deploy enterprise-grade firewall rules, NAT, VPNs, and access control
- ¢ Build multi-router OSPF environments and secure network topologies
- ¢ Monitor traffic, analyze packets, and troubleshoot complex connectivity issues
- ¢ Design network diagrams, rack layouts, and documentation required for audits and handovers
This is not a theoretical networking course — you will build complete enterprise networks using Cisco commands (in simulation), pfSense firewall, dynamic routing, and real monitoring tools. By the end, you will confidently design and deploy a three-site enterprise network with VLANs, routing protocols, VPN connectivity, and full infrastructure documentation.
This track prepares you for high-value roles in Network Engineering, NOC Operations, Infrastructure Engineering, and Firewall Administration, and sets a strong foundation for Cloud, Security, and Architect-level careers.