Understanding Computer Network (Units 3; L-2; T-0; P-3) 3 Units

Course Contents

This course exposes students to the fundamentals of computer network. It focuses on the tasks and issues involved in the administration of distributed computing networks. Topics include user access and privileges, DHCP, DNS, remote access, file and print, update and patch management, security and network management service Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting systems are covered with emphasis on using cross-platform authentication. Network services including firewalls, DNS, mail, and web services, SANs, WAN administration, and network management tools. Topics will be covered from a practical, business-oriented, cost/benefit perspective and best practice implementation techniques. Hands-on experience will include representative technology from each of these areas.