Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Module Offerings
5553NCCG-JAN-PAR
5553NCCG-SEP-PAR
5553NCCG-SEP_NS-PAR
Aims
This module introduces students to simple network Planning, Configurations, Setup, and Management, including LAN, WAN, NAT, PAN, MAN, using a variety of tools and methods for managing Networks, including Network Monitoring, Network Security such as Snort, Firewalls & IPS, Network Protocols and standards such as SNMP, NETCONF, IEEE, MIBII, RMON, MDIB & ANS.1, as well as industry’s best practices. Students will also be introduced to Virtual Networks, Network Operating Systems, Risk Management and Cloud Network Management.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Implement a network using LAN design principles based on a predefined set of requirements.
2.
Produce an appropriate WAN solution to a set of organisational requirements.
3.
Configure Network Security measures for the corporate environment.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Theory:
Network Management Concepts and Principles: effective network management, including different technologies, protocols and activities associated with Networking Management and how they relate to one another.
Network Protocols and Standards
Introduction to mobile and wireless networking
Tools and methods
Risk Management
Practice:
• Plan a network based on a given scenario.
• Design a network based on a given scenario.
• Setup a network based on a given scenario.
• Configure and test a network, including setting up all devices