Computer networks: configuration and management

lingi2142  2017-2018  Louvain-la-Neuve

Computer networks: configuration and management
5 credits
30.0 h + 30.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Bonaventure Olivier;
Language
English
Main themes
  • network architectures and the role of virtual networks
  • quality of service
  • provision of multicast
  • network reliability
  • principles of network management
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1

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”.
Content
  • Traffic control in IP networks
  • IP Mutlicast
  • IPv6
  • QoS
  • MultiProtocol Label Switching
  • BGP/MPLS VPNs
  • Evolution of the Internet architecture
Teaching methods
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
Evaluation methods
  • Oral exam (60%)
  • Projects (40%)
Organized by groups of five students, the project won't be able to repeated in the second session.
Other information
Background :
  • LINGI2141 or LINGI1341 : Networks (informations transfert, protocols, ...)
Online resources
https://moodleucl.uclouvain.be/course/view.php?id=9209
Bibliography
transparents en ligne
Faculty or entity
INFO


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Computer Science and Engineering
INFO2M
5
Master [120] in Computer Science
SINF2M
5