Project Topics

I am writing this to share with you the project topics that I recently learned about in my networking and telecommunications program at Okanagan College. Each topic provided a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience that has prepared me for a successful career in the industry.


Physical Cabling:

  • Learned about different types of cabling and their uses in networking (e.g. copper, fiber optic)

  • Understood the importance of proper cable management and labeling

  • Gained hands-on experience in terminating and testing cables

  • Learned about industry standards and best practices for cabling installations


Routing and Switching (Cisco):

  • Learned about Cisco IOS and its command-line interface

  • Gained an understanding of routing protocols such as OSPF and EIGRP

  • Learned about VLANs, VLAN tagging, and VLAN trunking

  • Understood the configuration of access control lists (ACLs) and network address translation (NAT)


Scripting:

  • Learned about different scripting languages such as Python and Bash

  • Gained an understanding of basic programming concepts such as loops and variables

  • Learned how to automate repetitive tasks and increase efficiency in network administration

  • Understood how to use APIs to interact with network devices


Server Administration:

  • Learned about different server hardware and its components

  • Gained an understanding of server operating systems such as Windows and Linux

  • Learned about file systems and disk partitioning

  • Understood the principles of backup and recovery, as well as disaster recovery procedures.


Security:

  • Learned about different types of security threats such as malware and phishing

  • Understood the importance of security protocols such as HTTPS and SSH

  • Learned about firewalls and their role in network security

  • Gained an understanding of intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS)


Cyber Security:

  • Learned about different types of cyber attacks and how to prevent them

  • Understood the importance of security protocols such as HTTPS and SSH

  • Learned about firewalls and their role in network security

  • Gained an understanding of intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS)


Server Administration:

  • Learned about different server hardware and its components

  • Gained an understanding of server operating systems such as Windows and Linux

  • Learned about file systems and disk partitioning

  • Understood the principles of backup and recovery, as well as disaster recovery procedures.


Virtualization:

  • Learned about different types of virtualization such as VMware and Hyper-V

  • Understood the benefits of virtualization such as server consolidation and disaster recovery

  • Gained hands-on experience in creating and managing virtual machines

  • Learned about different types of storage for virtualization


Telecommunications:

  • Learned about different types of telephone systems and their features

  • Understood the principles of radio frequency theory and satellite communications

  • Gained an understanding of telecommunications regulations and industry standards


Linux:

  • Learned about the Linux operating system and its command-line interface

  • Gained an understanding of Linux file systems and disk partitioning

  • Learned about Linux security and user management

  • Understood the principles of Linux networking


I hope this gives you a better understanding of the topics I learned about in my program. I am confident that the knowledge and hands-on experience I gained will serve me well in my future career in networking and telecommunications.