Basic concepts of data communications, including networking and connectivity, network structures, data translation, and communication protocols. Course focuses on installing, maintaining and troubleshooting Networks. The course covers installation of network hardware, network software, application software, and upgrading procedures for network environments. Planning, installing and configuring network servers and clients. Protocols, sharing, policies, migration, optimization, architectural and administration issues.
Course teaches the fundamental skill needed to manage a network effectively.
Network Utilities, Drive Mapping, Security, Menu Utilities, Printing, Log in Scripts, Menus and System Backups are covered. Course covers UNIX command line utilities and advanced system administration. The second half of the class is used to teach the fundamentals of ANSI C programming. Planning, installing and configuring network servers and clients. Protocols, sharing, policies, migration, optimization, architectural and administration issues.