Topics include installation of server and workstation software, physical network configuration, network security, policy, domain controllers, performance monitoring and troubleshooting techniques. Windows NT is analyzed in terms of its features, ease of management, utilities, upgrades and inter-operability with other NOSs and client types. Learning activities address implementing solutions to typical business challenges. This course focuses on communications aspects of networking, including current concepts, technologies and equipment in local and wide area networking and Internetworking. Additionally the course investigates network protocols and troubleshooting.
Exercises focus on network architecture, configuration and troubleshooting.
This course introduces students to use of UNIX in a networking environment. Students also gain perspectives on the position of UNIX in the marketplace and its strengths and weaknesses relative to other operating systems. In this lab students use a UNIX-type operating system in a networking environment. Procedures covered include basic administration commands, user commands, files, directories, security and LAN management functions. Economic aspects of purchasing, installing and operating a telecommunications system are examined, including evaluating system proposals from technical and economic perspectives.