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Module Title |
Network Configuration & Management
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Module Code |
CA249
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School |
School of Computing
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Mr Brian Stone | Office Number | L2.45 |
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Level |
2
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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To equip students with the ability of set up, install and configure routing and switching devices on Linux based PCs. To have practical knowledge of managing and troubleshooting computer networks.
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Learning Outcomes
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Learning outcomes Having completed this module, students will • Be able to properly install and configure routing software on Linux routers. • Be capable of correctly configuring a Unix PC as a router. • Utilise static addresses for routing. • Correctly install and test RIPv1, RIPv2, OSPF and BGP on Linux routers. • Troubleshoot incorrectly configured routers, examine routing tables and analyse network traffic using traffic capture tools. • Configure a Linux PC as a bridge and have an appreciation of the Spanning Tree Protocol. • Be able to set up and configure a DNS server. • Have a practical knowledge of SNMP and the MIB, SNMP traps and applications of SNMP for network configuration and management.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
24
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Tutorials |
12
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Laboratories |
24
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Seminars |
15
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Independent Learning Time |
0
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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The Linux operating system, the shell and commands. Operating system support for networking and communications. Network protocol analysers and tools, tcpdump, Wireshark, ifconfig, netstat and telnet. IP forwarding and detailed operation of routing protocols, RIP, OSPF and BGP. Introduction to queueing theory, modelling of network congestion and flow control.
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 30% | Examination Weight | 70% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Core Mastering Networks, An internet lab manual. Liebeherr, 2004, Pearson ISBN0-321-22323-3 Supplementary Internetworking with TCPIP Vol 1, Comer, 5th Ed, 2006, Pearson, ISBN 0-13-187671-6
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| EC | BSc in Enterprise Computing |
| ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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