Module: Enterprise Computer Systems Configuration

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Enterprise Computer Systems Configuration
Module Code	CSC1017 (ITS: CA2049)
Faculty	Computing	School	Engineering & Computing
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

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

Section Breakdown
CRN	20135	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Dongyun Nie	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment 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
Formal Examination	n/a	50%	End-of-Semester

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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.

Indicative Reading List

Books:
None

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None