To give a basic introduction into the primary elements of wide area networking.
Objectives Have a basic understanding of the elements of wide area networking.
Be aware of the workflow that is required and the timescales involved in providing a new Primary connection. Know of a contact at a Regional Support Centre. Routers A look at the functioning of routers which are the primary component in the connection to a wide area network. An examination of the functions of domain name servers and how these need to be integrated into the connections procedure. Connecting A detailed look at the connections procedure with particular reference to the information supplied by sites and how that information impacts on the connections process.