Computer networks: configuration and management

lingi2142  2019-2020  Louvain-la-Neuve

Computer networks: configuration and management
Note from June 29, 2020
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.
5 credits
30.0 h + 30.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Bonaventure Olivier;
Language
English
Prerequisites
LINGI2141 or LINGI1341: Knowledge of networks (information transfer, protocols,...)
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
  • BGP
  • Traffic control in IP networks
  • IP Mutlicast
  • 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 students, the project won't be able to repeated in the second session.
Bibliography
Slides available on moodle
reference articles available on moodle
Teaching materials
  • Slides for LINGI2142
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

Master [120] in Computer Science and Engineering