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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Dive into the world of network scanning and security with Nmap, a powerful administrative utility used for network exploration. This course covers the fundamental and advanced techniques required to use Nmap effectively, from installation to performing detailed scans on your network. By the end, you'll be able to confidently scan networks, identify security vulnerabilities, and understand different port scanning techniques. You'll begin by learning how to install Nmap on various operating systems such as Windows, Ubuntu, and CentOS. As you progress, you’ll explore Nmap's basic functionality, including scanning IP ranges, using utilities like nslookup and dig, and discovering hosts with different ping methods. The course will then dive into more complex scanning methods like advanced port scanning, including techniques like IP ID idle scan and FTP bounce scanning. This course is designed for network administrators, security professionals, and anyone interested in learning more about network scanning and security testing. No prior experience with Nmap is required, though basic networking knowledge will help you grasp concepts more easily.