Communication & Systems Training Program, Fall/Winter 97/98

 

Location: Maui High Performance Computing Center

 

Outline

 

  1. Introduction
    1. Course Objectives and Format
    2. Some Definitions
    3. Why Networking is Important
    4. Network Evolution
    5. Function of Data Networks
    6. Network Challenges
    7. Network Terminology
    8. Network Design process
    9. Sample Networks
  2. Network Architecture
    1. Definitions
    2. OSI Model
    3. Internetworking Standards
  3. Transmission Media & Cabling Systems
    1. Data Transmission
    2. Transmission media – Overview
    3. Bounded and Unbounded media
    4. Media Types
      1. Unshielded Twisted Pairs
      2. Shielded Twisted pairs
      3. Coaxial Cable
      4. Fiber Optic Cable
      5. Wireless
      6. Microwave Radio
      7. Spread Spectrum
      8. Infrared
    5. Standards Based Cabling
  4. LAN Technologies
    1. Ethernet 10/100
    2. Token Ring
    3. FDDI
    4. Gigabit Ethernet
    5. ATM
    6. Fiber Channel
    7. Wireless
  5. WAN Technologies
    1. Dial-up
    2. X.25
    3. ISDN
    4. Frame Relay
    5. Asynchronous Transfer Mode
  6. Internetworking Technologies & Services I
    1. Definitions
    2. Internetworking
    3. Internetworking Standards
    4. Network Protocols
    5. Protocol Functions
    6. TCP/IP
    7. AppleTalk
    8. Novell IPX
    9. Xerox XNS
    10. DEC’s DECNet
    11. Banyan Vines
  7. Internetworking Technologies & Services II
    1. TCP/IP
    2. IP Packet Formats
    3. IP Addressing
    4. Address Resolution
    5. IP Subnets & Masks
    6. IP Routing
    7. IPv6
    8. TCP/IP Trouble Shooting
    9. TCP/IP Management
    10. TCP/IP Security
    11. TCP/IP Applications & Services
      1. FTP
      2. Telnet
      3. SMTP
      4. SNMP
      5. HTTP
      6. NFS
      7. NNTP
      8. PoP
      9. IMAP
  8. Network Design
    1. Overview
    2. Requirements
    3. Constraints
    4. Transmission Media
    5. Topologies
    6. Network Electronics
    7. Network Management
    8. Implementation Issues
      1. Cable Plant
      2. Electronics
  9. Case Study – UNM
    1. Demographics
    2. Requirements and Constraints
    3. Transmission media
    4. Topology
    5. Electronics
    6. Extensions
    7. UNM MAN and WAN
    8. CHECSNet – State Network
    9. Network Management
    10. ATM Network
    11. vBNS and Internet2
    12. Upgrade Plans
  10. Other Networks
    1. MHPCC
  11. References and Useful WWW Sites
    1. Network Architecture
    2. OSI Model
    3. Standards
    4. Network Topology
    5. Shared vs. Switched Technologies
    6. LANs
    7. WANs
    8. Distributed Computing
    9. LAN Technologies
      1. Dial-up
      2. Ethernet
      3. Token Ring
      4. FDDI
      5. ATM
      6. Gigabit Ethernet
      7. Wireless LANs
    10. Network Protocols
      1. TCP/IP
      2. Novell IPX
      3. AppleTalk
    11. WAN Technologies
      1. Packet/Circuit Switching
      2. Leased Lines
      3. Frame Relay
      4. 11.17.97 ATM/SONET
    12. Network Cabling References
    13. Network Electronics
      1. Modems
      2. Terminal Servers
      3. Repeaters
      4. Hubs/Concentrators
      5. Bridges
      6. Switches
      7. Routers
      8. Uninterruptible Power Supplies
    14. Internet/Intranet Technologies
      1. Introduction to Internet
      2. Accessing the Internet
      3. Internet Applications
      4. Internet protocols
    15. Network management
      1. Overview
      2. Network SEcurity Objectives
      3. Risks to Network SEcurity
      4. Security Policies
      5. Security Tools
      6. Antivirus Software
      7. Digital Signatures
    16. Client/Server Applications
      1. Client/Server ARchitecture
      2. Client/Server Operating Systems
    17. Multimedia Applications
      1. Internet/Web Phone
    18. High-Speed Networking
      1. Overview
      2. Fast Ethernet
      3. 11.17.97 ATM
      4. HIPPI
      5. gigabit Ethernet
    19. Networking Trends & Futures
      1. Technologies
      2. Applications and Services
      3. IPV6
      4. Multimedia
      5. NIC Software Barriers
      6. Network Protocols
      7. Quality of Service
    20. Network Integration & Design
      1. Enterprise Network Design
      2. Case Studies