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Intro

Welcome to Thinklogical Technology 100 Online Training. Technology 100 is the entry course into Thinklogical Education, and is a prerequisite to all online courses that are and will be available in the Technology Series.

Technology 100 lays down a solid foundation and background in KVM, AV, & Fiber prior our Hand-on class. As the technology world grows and evolves, it is beneficial to remain up to date with latest industry standards. Tech 100 provides a known knowledge degree for a smooth transition into other Technology Courses in our Series. 

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Tech 100 Overview:

• KVM Extension & Switching
• Digital Video
• DDC & EDID
• Audio
• Peripherals
• Fiber

Tech 100 Outline & Learning Objectives

KVM Extension & Switching

• Traditional Desktop KVM Switches
• Basic TL KVM Extension Solutions
• Learning & Understanding Benefits of a Fiber Based KVM Extension System
• Basic TL Terminology & Understanding TL Fiber Data Flow
• Recognize TL Matrix Switches & Understanding Multicasting
• Understanding Blocking vs Non-Blocking Switching
• Basic Overview of TL Partitioning
• Basic Overview of TL Restricted Switching

Digital Video

• Recognize and understand differences between DVI-I & DVI-D
• Understand HDMI 1.4a vs HDMI 2.0 & each’s limitations 
• Become familiar with DP and its bandwidth
• Identify Single Link; Dual Link; 4K Resolutions & bandwidth requirements
• To Understand Cooper Cable Distance Limitations
• What is High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection; HDCP
• How HDCP effects KVM Extension
• Version 2.x of HDCP vs HDCP v1

 DDC & EDID

• Defining Display Data Channel Communication
• Understanding Extended Display Identification Data 
• Learning TL’s DDC Modes, covering differences & applications 
• Direction of Edid data flow in a Switched environment.

Audio

• Identify Digital Audio Connector Types; RCA, TOSLINK, BNC, XLR, HDMI, DP
• Become familiar with Digital Audio Formats; S/PDIF, AES/EBU, Embedded HDMI & DP Audio
• Audio in a Extension environment.
• Understanding Embedded Audio thru HDMI, DisplayPort, and DVI

Peripherals

• Describe the differences between USB 2.0 & HID
• Understand the need to remove USB 2.0 at the User Level
• CAC Card & Token Readers
• Understanding Basic needs for isolated Video/Audio/KM

Fiber

• Explain the differences between Multimode & Single mode Fiber
• Know the characteristics of OM1; OM2; OM3; OM4 Fiber & Distance Limitations
• Identify all Connector Types used by TL, LC, SC, ST, Neutrik 
• Recognize Different Fiber Cable Types; Zip cord, Distribution, Loose Tube, Breakout
• Best practices; Cleaning, Connecting, Troubleshooting