Module: Enterprise Computer Systems Configuration

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Enterprise Computer Systems Configuration
Module Code	CA2049 (ITS) / CSC1017 (Banner)
Faculty	Engineering & Computing	School	Computing
Module Co-ordinator	Dongyun Nie
Module Teachers	Mohammed Amine Togou
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Repeat examination

Description

The purpose of this module is for the students to become familiar with setting up and managing network equipment and software as well as various servers used in modern enterprise computing environments.

Learning Outcomes

1. Use Virtualisation software to set up Virtual Machines.
2. Set up and configure servers (e.g. web servers,DHCP, DNS, SSH) on a virtual machine.
3. Install and configure dynamic routing software such as RIP on Linux machines.
4. Troubleshoot incorrectly configured routers, examine routing tables and analyse network traffic using traffic capture tools.
5. Implement Linux bridging and have an appreciation of the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).
6. Able to use iptables to perform packet filtering on a LAN and be able to identify network security issues.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	12	Module lectures
Laboratory	24	Module practicals
Assignment Completion	25	Preparation of presentations and other written work
Independent Study	64	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Linux installation
Understand the various flavours of Linux available. Download and install Linux onto a virtual machine. configure various aspects of the networking and security Understand how to add packages, and to determine the most suitable for a given task.

Server setup
Understanding the different types of server Installation of server-related software on to a virtual machine Configuration of server software Set up of http, dns, dhcp, ssh, and understanding the role of each.

routing
Differences between static and dynamic routing. Installation of dynamic routing software

Trouble-shooting
Understand the things which can go wrong with routers learn to recognise when they occur Examine routing tables and understand the content. Analyse network traffic using traffic capture tools.

Linux Bridging
Understand what is meant by bridging. Introduction to the Spanning Tre Protocol. Implement Linux Bridging, and gain an appreciation for how the Spanning Tree Protocol works.

Security
Understand the attacks which can happen. Learn to recognise when they have occurred, and gain an appreciation of how to recover from them.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Virtual Machine Installation	5%	n/a
Assignment	Installation of DNS and DHCP and configuration of static routes	15%	n/a
Assignment	Set up a web server	10%	n/a
Assignment	Set up basic RIP Router	5%	n/a
Assignment	Set-up and configure firewalls	5%	n/a
Assignment	Configure and understand SSH Secure Shell	5%	n/a
Assignment	Written work	5%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None