Clients and Servers
By Terry Bartelt
In this learning activity you'll observe how computers operate in a client-server network operating system and consider the advantages and disadvantages of such a system.
Twisted Pair Cable Noise Immunity
In this learning activity you'll explore how to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) and crosstalk between adjacent wires.
Authentication versus Authorization
By Joseph Wetzel
In this learning activity you'll review the differences between identification, authentication, and authorization.
CreateJS Animation
By Brett Sheleski
A use of the CreateJS JavaScript Library to perform a looping animation.
Firewalls: Relationships Among Firewall Perimeters
By Joseph Wetzel, Douglas Tabbutt
In this learning activity you'll examine how firewalls block viruses by discussing trusted, semi-trusted, and untrusted networks.
User Experience Design: What is User Experience Design?
By Kimberly Reed
In this learning activity you'll explore an overview of User Experience Design and recognize how User Experience Design (UXD) can make you a better designer.
Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks
By Steve Ebben
Fibre Channel storage area networks can play a pivotal role in the performance of cloud computing. This learning activity
will explain the benefits, components, and some basic configurations of fibre channel networks.
Fiber-Optic Cables
In this learning activity you'll explore the physical construction and operation of single-mode and multi-mode fiber-optic cables used in networking.
SSH - Secure Shell
In this activity you will learn the benefits of SSH, Secure shell, versus plain FTP.
Working with Zip Files
By carlfranklin
In this learning activity you'll learn what Zip files are, their origins, and how to work with them in Windows.
Data Manipulation Language
By jamiecchavez
Explore what DML is including its main commands INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, and SELECT.
An Overview of the Raspberry Pi
In this learning activity you'll discover what the Raspberry Pi is, how it's used, and some projects you can do at home.
Switches and Hubs
Learners view animations showing how hubs and switches work in local area network configurations.
STP - The Spanning Tree Protocol
By Dawn Rohm
In this learning activity you'll use the Spanning Tree Protocol to correctly set up a loop-free Ethernet local area network.
Routers
In this learning activity you'll examine how routers transfer data between local area networks and the Internet.
What is the .Net Framework?
In this learning activity you'll discover what the .NET Framework is, what problems it solves, and how it came to be.
SEO - Promoting your Website
This learning object explains new, free, and traditional ways to market your website.
CreateJS Cardioid
An interactive html page that allows the user to manipulate a Cardioid-like shape generated by lines.
Digital-to-Analog Converters
In this animated activity, learners examine how an electronic converter changes digital signals to analog signals. Sections of a synthesizer are identified, and the operation of a D/A converter is demonstrated.
Cross-site Scripting Awareness
In this learning activity, you'll explore the topic of cross-site scripting, (or XSS)
Strings in the .NET Framework
In this activity, we will explain the string datatype in the .net framework and cover the peculiarities of a reference type that appears to behave like value type.
Intrusion Detection Systems
Explore Intrusion Detection Systems, what they are, how they're configured, and the types of protection the provide.
Cross-Site Scripting Defined
In this activity we will learn how vulnerable websites are open to cross site-scripting attacks (XSS).
Unshielded Twisted Pair Cables
In this learning activity you'll identify various types of unshielded twisted pair cables and their networking connectors.
Parameters and Arguments
In this learning activity, you’ll discover the difference between a parameter and an argument.