Network Concepts, Security and Administration

Catalog description

An introduction to computer network concepts that includes fundamental protocols and administration. Computer network communications will be discussed including LAN and WAN topologies, protocols and services, such as TCP/IP, and Ethernet, within the context of the OSI Reference Model, multimedia, and content distribution networks. Topics in network management will also be covered, including users/groups, file permissions, system maintenance, and trouble shooting. Network management, packet analyzer, and network simulation tools may be used.