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DEPARTMENT OF CYBER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Master of Science in Advanced Networking and Cyber Security - 2023

Semester-I

Course Total
Course Code Course Name L-T-P Credits
Type Marks
MNCS101 Core Hardware Core 4–0-0 4 100
MNCS191 Core Hardware & Troubleshooting Lab Core 0–0-4 2 100

MNCS102 Computer Networks Core 4–0-0 4 100

MNCS192 Computer Networks Lab Core 0–0-4 2 100

MNCS103 Linux System Engineering – I Core 4–0-0 4 100

MNCS193 Linux System Engineering – I Lab Core 0–0-4 2 100

MNCS104 Windows Server Infrastructure Core 4–0-0 4 100

MNCS194 Windows Server Infrastructure Lab Core 0–0-4 2 100

MNCS(HU)191 Soft 1 100

Professional Communication Lab 0–0–2
Core
Total 25 900
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Course Code : MNCS101

Course Name : Core Hardware
Contact : 4L
Credit : 4
Allotted Hours : 60

Course : The objective of this course on Core Hardware is to provide students with a
Objective comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts and
technologies that underlie modern computer systems. This includes topics
such as computer architecture, memory management, and the design and
implementation of operating systems. The course typically covers both
theoretical and practical aspects of computer systems, and aims to equip
students with the knowledge and skills needed to design, implement, and
troubleshoot computer systems.
Prerequisite(s) : Not Applicable.
Course Outcome : After the completion of the course, students would be able to:
CO1 : Understand the operation of different devices.
CO2 : Understand the anatomy of different storage devices, different
features of file systems as well
CO3 : Illustrate the physical memory types with the concept of the BIOS.
CO4 : Understand the usefulness, architecture and the mode of operation of the
Processor, Motherboard, CD/DVD, Printer, Monitor, CCTV technologies etc.
CO5 : Evaluate of the SMPS functionality.
CO6 : Remember different mechanism of Operating System.

Module I : Mouse & Keyboard [4H]

Types of Mouse (Interface wise/Mechanism wise/Button wise); Functioning of Mouse (Mechanical/ Opto-
Mechanical/ Optical); Types of Keyboard (Interface wise/Key wise/Mechanism wise); Functioning of
Keyboard (Keyboard Matrix/Scan code/De- bouncing/Keyboard Communication/ Typematic Delay/
Typematic rate).

Module II : BIOS & UEFI [2H]

Concept of CMOS-BIOS & UEFI; Booting procedure, Concept of Interrupt Controller, Polling/Interrupt
Request (IRQ).

Module III : Storage Devices (Magnetic, Optical, Flash & Removable Storage) [12H]

Introduction to HDD, HDD geometry; Features of HDD; MBR /DBR (VBR) /FAT /BPB
/Root Directory; Different File Systems; Structure of GPT; Seek Time/Latency Time, Low Level Formatting
(LLF) & High Level Formatting (HLF); Types of hard disk partition; Hard Disk Controllers; SATA & PATA;
Difference between - SATA & PATA; Concept of DMA/UDMA and ATAPI.
CD/DVD-Drive architecture, Identification of different parts, CDFS, DVD architecture, Different CD/DVD
media; CD/DVD writing & formatting, All about Blue Ray Disc.
Alternative Storage Devices, Flash Memory Devices (CompactFlash (CF), Smart Media (SM), Multimedia Card
(MMC), Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick, ATA Flash, xD- Picture Card, Solid-state drive (SSD), USB flash
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devices), File Systems Used by Flash Memory.

Module IV : Memory [4H]

Concept of RAM; Types of RAM (Static/Dynamic); Different types of DRAM; RAM Sockets; Concept of CMOS
and NVRAM; Concept of ROM, Types of ROM (Mask ROM, PROM, EPROM, EEPROM); Concept of Shadow
Memory; Concept of Bus; Different types of Bus.
Module V : CPU, Motherboard & Buses [12H]

Basic units of CPU; Idea of Co-processor and cache memory; Processor Modes (Real Mode, Virtual Real
Mode); Processor Benchmarks; Design types of CPU (CISC/RISC), 16-Bit to 64-Bit Architecture Evolution,
HT Technology, Multicore Technology, Hardware-Assisted Virtualization Support, Overclocking, Bus Speeds
and Multipliers, Processor Packaging, Socket and Slot Types, Intel Processor Specifications, AMD Processor
Specifications, Processor Code Names;
Motherboard form factor; Components of Motherboard; Concept of Chipsets, Types of Chipsets and Latest
development; Concept of Bus Architecture; Types of Signal (Data/Address/control), Types of Bus (I/O Bus
–ISA / MCA / EISA, Memory Bus, Local Bus (VL-Bus / PCI / AGP / PCI-Express), AMR / CNR Bus.
Module VI : Power Supplies [4H]

Types of Power Supply (Linear/Switch Mode), Details - Linear/Switch Mode, Types of SMPS (AT/ATX).
Different voltages of AT/ATX SMPS & their significance, Colour coded wire.
Module VII : Printer & VDU (Video Display Unit) [6H]

Types of Printer; Different Printer Interfaces; Parts of DMP & functions; Basics of DJ; Different sections of
DJ; Basics of LASER; Different sections of LASER; Block Diagram of CRT, Concept of Pixel, Frame, Resolution,
Interlacing, Scanning (Horizontal/Vertical), Different Display adapters, Technologies behind TFT, LCD &
LED; Screen types.

Module VIII : Storage Technology [4H]

Introduction to Basic disk and dynamic disk; Different volume types; Concept of RAID; Features of different
RAID levels; Mount point; Microsoft Multi Path I/O (MPIO); Concept of iSCSI; Basics of Internet Storage
Name Service (iSNS); Concept of NAS.

Module IX : Operating Systems [8H]

Concept of Operating System; OS Kernel & Shell; Types of OS - Single User, Multiprogramming, Time-
sharing, Multiuser, Multiprocessing, Multitasking, Real-time; CPU Scheduling; Deadlock; Memory
Management; Storage Management; File Management.

Module X : CCTV Installation and Configuration [4H]

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CCTV installation requirements; Components of CCTV (Cameras, lenses, housing & mounts, video monitors,
switchers & multiplexers and video recorders); Transmission types (wired, wireless and IP network); Video
storage (media storage and scalable network storage).

Text Books:

1. Comptia A+ Complete Study Guide, 2nd, Exams 220-801, 220-802, Emmeett

Dulaney, Toby Skandier and Quentin Docter, Sybex.
2. PC Hardware: The Complete Reference, Craig Zacker & John Rourke, McGraw-
Hill.

Reference Book:

1. Upgrading and Repairing PCs (22nd Edition), Scott Mueller, Pearson.

Course Code : MNCS191

Course Name : Core Hardware & Troubleshooting Lab
Contact : 4P
Credit : 2
Allotted Hours : 60

Course Objective : Students are able to troubleshoot the PC and diagnose the reason and rectify
the error, installation of OS, software and hardware components.

Prerequisite(s) : Not Applicable

Course Outcome : After the completion of the course, students would be able to:
CO1 : Understand PC Components & Applying it to PC Assembles.
CO2 : Analyze BIOS & UEFI configuration.
CO3 ; Experiment on OS installation with drivers & other tools.
CO4 : Analyze SMPS voltage output.
CO5 : Manage Printers, Storage, CCTV etc.
CO6 : Evaluate Computer Hardware & OS problems.

Module I : PC Components Identification & Assembles [8H]

Identification of PC Hardware components & PC Assembles.

Module II : BIOS/UEFI Settings [4H]

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BIOS & UEFI setup configuration.

Module III : Installation of Windows OS with hardware drivers [16H]

Ideas on using Virtual Software, Installing Windows Operating Systems. Fundamental of Windows Operating
Systems operations (Change of Computer Name, Date, Time & Time Zone settings, User creation, Functions
of Control Panel etc.); Installing Application Software using typical & custom both settings; Utilization of
Utility software (like Hiren Boot CD, Sergei Streclec, Acronis etc.).

Module IV : Installation of Linux OS [8H]

Linux OS installation, Installation, and post installation tools in Linux & Working on each functional module
in Linux.

Module V : Power Supply [4H]

SMPS output voltage checking and Circuit layout of monitor.

Module VI : Printer [4H]

Printer driver installation, Printer sharing & other security related settings. Printer Priority.

Module VII : RAID Level Configuration [4H]

Different RAID level configuration.

Module VIII : PC Diagnostics, Testing, and Maintenance [8H]

PC Operating System Troubleshooting; PC Hardware Troubleshooting.

Module IX : CCTV Installation & Configuration [4H]

CCTV installation and configuration.

Reference Book:

1. Upgrading and Repairing PCs (22nd Edition), Scott Mueller, Pearson.

Course Code : MNCS102

Course Name : Computer Networks
Contact : 4L
Credit : 4
Allotted Hours : 60
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Course Objective : This course introduces students to computer networks and concentrates on
building a firm foundation for understanding Data Communications and
Computer Networks. It is based around the OSI Reference Model that deals
with the major issues in the bottom three (Physical, Data Link and Network)
layers of the model. Students are also introduced to the areas of Network
Security and Mobile Communications.

Prerequisite(s) : Fundamental knowledge of computer Hardware.

Course Outcome : After the completion of the course, students would be able to:

CO1 : Understand the concept of Basic Network and the working principle of OSI and
TCP/IP model.
CO2 : Identify the Networking Devices and Network Cables and also demonstrate the
function of each Network Topologies.
CO3 : Understand the concept of IP Addressing and how it affects the network traffic
routing.
CO4 : Understand the underlying applications, components and protocols of TCP/IP
and its necessary link to the Internet, and how to identify TCP/IP layers,
components and functions and different LAN Standards. Navigation tools,
TCP/IP services and troubleshooting
methodologies are also discussed.

CO5 : Design and implement wireless network environment for any application
using latest wireless protocols and standards and also Implement, configure,
maintain and troubleshoot currently used network infrastructure protocols
in today widely used network
operating system.
CO6 : Explain & Demonstrate different types of Routing Protocol.

Module I : Basic Concepts of Network [4H]

Definition of Network; Advantages and disadvantages of Network; General components required for
Network; Types of Network – LAN, MAN, WAN, SAN, VPN and Internet; Network Topology – physical and
logical; Types of Physical Topology – Bus, Ring, Star, Hierarchical, Mesh and Cell; Types of Logical Topology –
Token Passing and Broadcast: Concept of Media Access Control Techniques; CSMA/CD and CSMA/CA; Token
Ring.

Module II : Introduction to Networking Devices [4H]

Working principle of Repeater, Hub, MAU, Layer-2 Switch, Bridge, Router, Brouter, Layer- 3 Switch, Wireless
Access Point (WAP), Gateways and basic Firewall.

Module III : Transmission Media [4H]

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Types of Transmission media – Guided and Unguided; Types of Coaxial Cable; Types of Cables – Twisted Pair,
UTP, CAT (type-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5e, and 6), STP, Optical Fibre – single mode and multi-mode; Common connector
types – RJ-11, RJ-45, BNC, SC, ST, RS-232 and RG-59; Wiring standards – 568A and 568B; Straight cable; Cross
cable and Roll over cable.

Module IV : OSI Reference Model and DoD Model [14H]

OSI Layer Architecture (Principles of Design); Encapsulation/De-capsulation Process; Layers of DoD Model;
Types of Switching - Circuit, Packet, Message, Cell, MPLS; Network Addressing (MAC/IP/Port); IP Addressing
and Subnetting with FLSM & VLSM.

Module V : Different Protocols [4H]

Role of common networking protocols with port numbers – WINS, DNS, BOOTP, DHCP, HTTP/S, SSH, FTP,
TFTP, Telnet, NTP, SMTP, IMAP4, POP3, RTP, ICMP, ARP, TCP, UDP and SNMP.

Module VI : Introduction to Routing [4H]

Introduction to Router, Router Components & Models, Router Startup Process, Different Modes of Router,
Basic Commands of Router, Backup & Restoring of CISCO IOS, CISCO Three-Layer Hierarchical Model.
Concept of Routing.

Module VII : Types of Routing [12H]

Types of Routing (Static/Dynamic/Default); Static Routing Configuration; Concept of RIP; Versions of RIP -
1&2; Features of RIPv1 & RIPv2; RIP Configuration; Concept of OSPF; Features of OSPF; OSPF Configuration.

Module VIII : Virtual LAN [6H]

Basics of VLAN; VLAN boundaries; VLAN Memberships; VLAN links; VLAN identification methods; VLAN
Trunking; Concept of VTP; VTP modes; VTP advertisements; VTP configuration; VTP pruning; Inter-VLAN
Routing.

Module IX : Wireless Networking [8H]

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Introduction; Wireless Networking Basics:- Comparison between Wired and Wireless Network; Wireless
Standard:- IEEE 802.11:- Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum(DSSS), Frequency Hopping Spread
Spectrum(FHSS), Bluetooth, HomeRF, IrDA; Wireless Components Requirement:- Medium, Access Point,
Wireless Router, Extension Point, Antennas, Adapters, Wireless Station and Server, Software; Types of
Wireless Network:- Ad-Hoc, Infrastructure Wireless LAN; Securing Wireless Network:- Changing default
password, Changing default SSID, Enabling WPA Encryption, Enabling MAC address filtering;
Troubleshooting:- Wired and Wireless Adapter, Software Troubleshooting , Low Signal Strength:-
Interference, Access Point Location, Installing the extension point, Changing the Antenna, Installing OS
Latest Service Pack; Application:- WLAN, WWAN,WPAN, WMAN.

Text Books:

1. Data Communications and Networking, B. A. Forouzan, TMH.

2. Computer Networks, A.S.Tanenbaum, PHI.

3. Data and Computer Communications, W. Stallings, PHI.

Reference Book:

1. Network+TM Study Guide, D.Groth and T.Skandier, Sybex.

Course Code : MNCS192

Course Name : Computer Networks Lab
Contact : 4P
Credit : 2
Allotted Hours : 60

Course Objective : Students are able to learn basic concepts of computer networking and acquire
practical notions of protocols with the emphasis on TCP/IP. A lab provides a
practical approach to Ethernet/Internet networking: networks are assembled,
and experiments are made to understand the layered architecture and how do
some important protocols work.
Prerequisite(s) : Fundamental knowledge of computer Hardware.

Course Outcome : After the completion of the course, students would be able to:

CO1 : Identify different Network Components.

CO2 : Implement LAN Setup along with crimping.
CO3 : Experiment on different network topology.
CO4 : Illustrate and execute basic routing configuration.
CO5 : Simulate on different networking topologies.
CO6 : Understand about wireless networking.
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Module I : Components Identification [4H]

Different networking components identification.

Module II : Crimping Practice & Basic LAN setup [16H]

Crimping of cables and checking of cables using Cable tester; Connectivity of systems, LAN configuration and
sharing of files and folders using workgroup model.

Module III : Basic Routing Configuration [12H]

Basic commands of Router, Different modes of Router - Commands corresponding to each mode; Router
password recovery, IOS backup and restore, telnet configuration.

Module IV : Routing Protocol Configuration [12H]

Static Routing configuration; Dynamic Routing configuration using RIPv1 and v2; Dynamic Routing
configuration using OSPF with single area.

Module V : VLAN Configuration [8H]

VLAN and VTP configuration. Inter VLAN Routing configuration.

Module VI : Wireless Networking [8H]

Setup a Wireless Adhoc mode setup in a workgroup; Setup a wireless infrastructure mode setup in a
workgroup; Change the wireless router default password; Change the wireless router default SSID and
channel; Enable WPA encryption in wireless router; Enable MAC
address filtering in wireless router.

Reference Book:

1. Network+ TM Study Guide, D.Groth and T.Skandier,Sybex.

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Course Code : MNCS103

Course Name : Linux System Engineering-I
Contact : 4L
Credit : 4
Allotted Hours : 60

Course Objective : The main course object is to make familiar with Linux operating system, this
lesson will make understand about Linux Basic, advanced Commands, Linux
Editors, User & Group management, permission management, storage
Management, Access security files, file systems, Manage storage devices,
logical volumes, and file systems. Manage security and system access, package
management & network connectivity.
Prerequisite(s) : Basic concept of Operating System.

Course Outcome : After the completion of the course, students would be able to:

CO1 : Understand the architecture of the LINUX OS, LINUX Directory structure.
CO2 : Experiment with LINUX file systems.
CO3 : Analyze the usage of the user and group Management.
CO4 : Implement the basic & advanced user, group permission.
CO5 : Understand and analyze the partition scheme & storage management of LINUX.
CO6 : Understand and implement network operation in LINUX, Implementing the
DHCP server.

Module I : Introduction to Linux Operating System [14H]

Basic concept of open source software; What is Linux; Brief History of Linux and Unix; Difference between
Linux and other Operating Systems; Concept of Shell and Kernel; Monolithic and Microkernel; Running Shell
commands; vi, vim, edit & nano editor.
Module II : Understanding Linux File System [10H]
File system components- Boot block, Super block, Data Block, Inode Block; Introduction of different file type;
concept of MBR & GPT; Linux file system (ext2,ext3,ext4,ReFS)Concept of directory files and path; Handling
ordinary Files; Basic & More File attributes, Files and directory permission.
Module III : Linux System Administration [10H]
Understanding Linux booting process; Understanding Boot Loader (Grub); Single user mode; Job Control;
Foreground and background processes; Understanding Disk partition; Post installation Hard disk partitioning;
Mounting and Unmounting file system temporarily and permanently; Formatting partition and LVM concept.

Module IV : Users, Group and Permission [10H]

Creating User and Group; Modify User and Group; Understanding user; group; and password management;
Understanding password expiration and authentication; Understanding /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow file.

Module V : Package and Disk Quota Management [8H]

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Understanding RPM and YUM Server configuration; Concept of repository; Understanding disk Quota on local
files system; Hard space and Soft space, Grace period.

Module VI : Configure Network [8H]

Understanding IP address; Subnet mask; network configuration; Static IP configuration; Dynamic IP

configuration. DHCP Server Configuration.

Text Books:

1. UNIX Concept and Applications, Sumitabha Das, TMH.

2. Red Hat® Linux® Networking and System Administration, Kurt
Wall, Wiley.
Reference Book:

1. LINUX: The Complete Reference, Petersen, TMH.

Course Code : MNCS193

Course Name : Linux System Engineering-I Lab
Contact : 4P
Credit : 2
Allotted Hours : 60

Course Objective The main course objective is to make familiar with Linux operating system,
:
this lesson will make understand about Linux Commands & utilities, Linux
Editors, user & group management, storage Management, package
management, Access security files, file systems, Manage storage devices,
logical volumes, and file systems. Manage security and system access, &
network connectivity with DHCP server.
Prerequisite(s) : Basic concept of Operating System.
Course Outcome : After the completion of the course, students would be able to:
CO1 : Understand the details installation of LINUX.
CO2 : Understand the LINUX file system & Linux partitions.
CO3 : Adapt the knowledge about how to manage USERS & GROUP.
CO4 : Implement the basic & advanced user & group permission with ACL.
CO5 : Understand and implement basic network operation in LINUX. & apply the
package management to install any package in local & remote system.
CO6 : Implement the Network management & understanding the using of DHCP
server.

Module I : Installation of Linux Operating System [8H]

Installation of Linux OS from bootable DVD; File system and directory information.
Module II : Different Basic and Advanced Linux Commands [12H]
Different basic shell commands.; Simple and advanced filters; File permission and ownership.
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Module III : Working with vi Editors [4H]

Different operations on vi, vim. nano, gedit editors.

Module IV : Hard Disk Partition with fdisk Method. [12H]

Adding and partitioning a disk make file system, mounting file system temporarily and permanently; make
swap file system; LVM implementation; Creation, extension and reduction of PV, VG and LV.
Module V : User and Group Management [16H]

Create, modify and delete user and group, implementation of password authentication and expiration policy;
Package Management & Quota management; Implementation of package management using rpm and yum
server; Implementation of disk quota, soft space and hard space limit, grace period modification.

Module VI : Configuring Network and Building LAN in Linux [8H]

Assigning manual IP using GUI and CUI, different interface files; DHCP server configuration.

Reference Book:

1. LINUX: The Complete Reference, Petersen, TMH.

Course Code : MNCS104

Course Name : Windows Server Infrastructure
Contact : 4L
Credit : 4
Allotted Hours : 60

Course Objective : Students are able to learn the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a
Windows Server infrastructure in an existing enterprise environment.

Prerequisite(s) : Fundamental knowledge of computer Network.

Course Outcome : After the completion of the course, students would be able to:

:
CO1 Understand and categorizing knowledge about Microsoft Windows Server
generations and different versions.
CO2 : Analyze the functionality of ADDS along with User-group accounts.
CO3 : Apply the knowledge about DNS and DHCP in enterprise infrastructure.

CO4 : Understand and applying the knowledge on different services like RRAS,
Storage Management, WDS, WSUS etc.
CO5 : Illustrate different scenarios involving several roles and features.
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CO6 : Identify different practical scenario & discussing the real-life infrastructural
issues.

Module I : Introduction to Windows Server Family [2H]

Concept of Peer-to-Peer and Client/Server Architecture. An overview of Windows Server 2008 and 2012
family; Hardware requirements of Windows Server 2012 (for each edition); Windows Server 2012 Family
Features; Windows Server 2012 Installation options; Partitioning hard disk space; Disk Partition Configuration
options; File System selection – NTFS.
Module II : DNS Server [6H]

Overview of WINS and DNS; DNS hierarchy; DNS Zones and Records; DNS Zone Transfer and Zone Replication;
Authoritative and Non-authoritative DNS; DNS Query – Iterative and Recursive; DNS Aging, DNS Scavenging;
DNS Security; DNS Scavenging and Aging; DNS Forwarder; Caching-only DNS Server.

Module III : Active Directory Domain Service [12H]

Overview of ADDS; Physical and logical structure of ADDS; ADDS functional level; ADDS partitions; NTDS.DIT
and SYSVOL; NTDS.DIT structure; Concept of Root Domain Controller (RDC), Additional Domain Controller
(ADC), Read Only Domain Controller (RODC) and Child Domain Controller (CDC); Concept of Global Catalog
Server; FSMO Role and role transfer; Trust relationship; ADDS backup and restore; Concepts on Certificate
Authority (Enterprise CA, Standalone CA, Root CA, Subordinate CA).
Module IV : NTFS permissions and Group Policy Configuration [6H]

NTFS permission on files and folders under Active Directory environment; Configuration of User Accounts
(Local User Profile, Roaming User Profile, Mandatory User Profiles) and
Group Management; Active Directory Group Type and Group Scope; Configuration of Disk Quota, file
encryption and compression; Overview of Group Policy; Types of Group Policy; Group Policy Object (GPO);
Software Deployment, WMI filter; Fine-grained password policy; GPO backup and restore.
Module V : Active Directory Sites and Services [4H]

Concepts of Sites; Active Directory Replication – Intrasite and Intersite; Subnet concept in Active Directory
Sites; Overview of Bridgehead Server.

Module VI : DHCP Server and IIS Infrastructure Design [8H]

Concept of BOOTP; Introduction to DHCP; Difference between BOOTP and DHCP; DORA process; Lease
renewal process; DHCP authorization and DHCP Rogue; Concept of APIPA; Microsoft DHCP 80/20 rule; DHCP
failover; DHCP user class and vendor class; Web Server Management with IIS, Different versions of IIS, Hosting
Multiple Websites; IIS Security; Adding FTP to an IIS.
Module VII : Storage Management, NLB & Failover Clustering [8H]

Distributed File System (DFS), DFS Namespace, DNS Replication; Concept of RAID and different levels of RAID;
Storage Pool; Basic idea of iSCSI; Disk Quota; FSRM; Concepts on Network Load Balancing (High availability,
Scalability, Manageability); Concepts on Failover Cluster.
Module VIII : Routing and Remote Access Service [6H]
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Features of Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS), Basics of Dial-up Connection and VPN, Types of VPN,
Concept of RADIUS, Basics of security protocols (SLIP, PPP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP) and authentication protocols
(PAP, SPAP, CHAP, MSCHAP, IPsec); DHCP Relay Agent.

Module IX : Remote Desktop Services [4H]

Remote Desktop for Administration, Remote Desktop Services with an RD Session Host server.
Module X : WDS and WSUS [4H]

Concept of RIS and WDS, Difference between RIS and WDS, Concept of WSUS.

Text Books:
1. Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Administration Instant Reference
, Matthew Hester and Chris Henley, Sybex.
2. Mastering Windows Server 2012 R2, Mark Minasi, Sybex.

Reference Book:

1. Mastering Windows Server 2012, Jordan Krause, Packt.

Course Code : MNCS194

Course Name : Windows Server Infrastructure Lab
Contact : 4P
Credit : 2

Allotted Hours : 60

Course Objective : Going through this, a candidate’s able to implement and configure Windows
Server core services, such as Active Directory and the networking services. It
confirms that a candidate has the skills and knowledge necessary for
implementing, managing, maintaining, and provisioning services and
infrastructure in a Windows Server environment.
Prerequisite(s) : Fundamental knowledge of computer Network.
Course Outcome : After the completion of the course, students would be able to:

CO1 : Understand and categorize knowledge about Microsoft Windows Server

generations and different versions.
CO2 : Practice on the functionality of ADDS along with User-group
accounts etc.
CO3 : Manage DNS and DHCP in enterprise infrastructure.
CO4 : Develop and apply the knowledge on different services like RRAS, Storage
Management, WDS, WSUS etc.
CO5 : Illustrating different scenarios involving several roles and features.
CO6 : Experimenting on different practical scenario.
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Module I : Installation of Windows Server and DNS Server configuration [8H]

Configuring root DNS & TLD, Cache Only DNS, Configure Forwarder, Conditional Forwarder; Secondary DNS
configuration and DNS Zone Transfer.

Module II : ADDS installation and configuration [12H]

ADDS installation and client joining to a domain; Additional DC and RODC installation and configuration;
change FSMO roles in different domain controllers in a forest; Trust Relationship; Backup and restoration of
system-state.

Module III : Group Policy configuration [8H]

Creating User profiles; Groups and OU; Domain-level policy configuration (Password Policy, Account lockout
policy etc.); Implementing Group Policy on OU; WMI filter. Software deployment through Group Policy; Fine
Grained Password Policy.

Module IV : Active Directory Site configuration [4H]

Inter-and Intra-site replication configuration.

Module V : DHCP Server configuration [12H]

DHCP Server configuration; User Class, Vendor Class, DHCP Policy configuration, DHCP Server Failover
configuration; Configuring DHCP Split Scope; Configuring IIS using HTTPS.

Module VI : Storage configuration [4H]

Domain based DFS configuration (DFS Namespace and replication).

Module VII : Routing and Remote Access Service [4H]

Configuring VPN.

Module VIII : Remote Desktop Services [4H]

Configuring Remote Desktop Services with an RD Session Host server (Application Server mode).

Module IX : Windows Deployment Service [4H]

Configuring Windows Deployment Service.

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SCHOOL OF COMPUTATIONAL & APPLIED SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF CYBER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Master of Science in Advanced Networking and Cyber Security - 2023

Reference Book:

1. Mastering Windows Server 2012, Jordan Krause, Packt

 BRAINWARE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF COMPUTATIONAL & APPLIED SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF CYBER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Master of Science in Advanced Networking and Cyber Security - 2023

Course Code: MNCS (HU) 191

Course Name: Professional Communication Lab
Contact: 2P
Credit: 1
Allotted Hours: 30

Course Objective: The present course hopes to address some of the aspects of communication through an
interactive mode of teaching-learning process such as personal communication, social interactions and
communication in professional situations i.e. interviews, group discussions etc. While to an extent, the art
of communication is natural to all living beings, in today’s world of complexities, it has also acquired some
elements of science. It is hoped that after studying this course, students will find a difference in their
personal and professional interactions.

Prerequisite(s): Basic Knowledge in English

Course Outcome: At the end of the course, students will be able:

CO 1: To enhance and remember their communicative skills and to create a successful career.

CO2: To understand the use of different Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing skills in workplace settings.

CO3: To improve grammatical competence, pronunciation, vocabulary, sentence structure and apply
them.

CO4: To analyse different workplace situations and tackle them professionally.

Module-I: Audio skills: [5H]

Listening to audio clips, Inspirational clips, Telephonic conversations, Aural comprehension, Voice
modulation, Clarity

Module-II: Speaking Skills: [5H]

Monologue- Self-introduction, Pronunciation practice through audio-visual aids, Public Speech, Debate

Module-III: Interview skills:

[10H]

Group Discussion, delivering Presentation, Mock Interview

Module-IV: Lab Activities:

[10H]

Student-designed quizzes, role play, skit, Dialogue- Situation-based conversation, Reviews

Reference Book:

1. Active Listening Techniques: 30 Practical Tools to Hone Your Communication Skills, by Nixaly Leonardo
LCSW, Rockridge Press
 BRAINWARE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF COMPUTATIONAL & APPLIED SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF CYBER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Master of Science in Advanced Networking and Cyber Security - 2023

2. Get That Job: The Quick and Complete Guide to a Winning Interview by Thea Kelley, Thea Kelley

3. A Complete Kit for Group Discussion Paperback, S. Hundiwala, Arihant Publications

4. Master the Group Discussion & Personal Interview: Complete Discussion on the topics asked by
reputed B-schools & IIMs Paperback, Sheetal Desarda, Notion Press1