Computer networks: configuration and management [ LINGI2142 ]

https://moodleucl.uclouvain.be/course/view.php?id=9209

• network architectures and the role of virtual networks
• quality of service
• provision of multicast
• network reliability
• principles of network management

Given the learning outcomes of the "Master in Computer Science and Engineering" program, this course contributes to the development, acquisition and evaluation of the following learning outcomes:

• INFO1.1-3
• INFO2.2-4
• INFO5.2, INFO5.4-5
• INFO6.1, INFO6.3, INFO6.4

Given the learning outcomes of the "Master [120] in Computer Science" program, this course contributes to the development, acquisition and evaluation of the following learning outcomes:

• SINF1.M1
• SINF2.2-4
• SINF5.2, SINF5.4-5
• SINF6.1, SINF6.3, SINF6.4

Students completing successfully this course will be able to

• design, deploy and manage data networks
• explain the threats against networks and the defense strategies
• deploy mechanisms to ensure quality of service, security and reliability

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.

• Oral exam (60%)
• Projects (40%)

A failed practical project can be resubmitted for the August exam as en individual project, but without any support from the teaching staff.

Lectures

4-5 projects by groups to the design and configuration of networks

• sessions in computer rooms with the teaching assistants at the beginning of the projects (to get used with the main commands)
• sessions of feedback at the end of the projects

• Traffic control in IP networks
• IP Mutlicast
• IPv6
• QoS
• MultiProtocol Label Switching
• BGP/MPLS VPNs
• Evolution of the Internet architecture

slides online

Background :

• LINGI2141 or LINGI1341 : Networks (informations transfert, protocols, ...)