Troubleshoot on-premises and hybrid networking

Connecting local infrastructure to cloud environments is essential for modern business, but network failures can halt operations instantly. Understanding how to systematically identify and resolve these connectivity issues is a critical skill for any IT professional. In this text-based course, you will transition from guessing at network errors to systematically diagnosing on-premises and hybrid network configurations. You will gain the confidence to analyze traffic, verify routing paths, and keep hybrid environments running smoothly. What you'll learn: Understand foundational networking protocols, IP addressing, and routing principles; Diagnose common DHCP and DNS name resolution failures in hybrid setups; Analyze routing tables and trace paths across local and cloud gateways; Troubleshoot virtual private networks and hybrid tunnels; Apply modern observability tools to monitor network health and traffic flow; Implement basic zero-trust network access principles to secure hybrid connections. You will start with the fundamental terminology of hybrid networks, then progress through step-by-step diagnostic workflows for addressing, routing, and resolution issues. This course is designed for aspiring network administrators, IT support specialists, and beginners looking to understand hybrid systems, with no advanced networking experience required. Start reading today to master the essentials of hybrid network troubleshooting.