Network Systems and Services

Catalog description

This course will introduce students to LAN and routed network infrastructures, topologies, technologies and protocols required for effective end-to-end communication. Using the Open Systems Interconnection model as defined by the International Organization of Standards and the TCP/IP model as a guide, network functionality at layers 1, 2, 3, and 4 are examined in-depth. This includes the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet LAN protocol, routed and routing protocols common data networks, the TCP/IP Version 4 and Version 6 protocol suite, as well as network services such as DHCP, DNS, and SSH. The conceptual and theoretical content of the course will be reinforced through hands-on or simulated lab exercises that will include deployment in both Linux and Windows internetworking environments. Construction of virtual networks, observation and analysis of the implemented data communications protocols, and basic security techniques will be included. Students completing this course will have a strong understanding of the TCP/IP protocol suite and experience in administering, monitoring, securing and troubleshooting an internetwork of TCP/IP based systems.