Networks Infrastructure and Management

Instructor : Prof . Baseem Al-athwari, Ph.D.

Contact : 010-5784-0144
E-Mail : [email protected]; [email protected].
Office : Chunghyokwan-4th Floor- 3414
Start Date : August 26 , 2024
Semester Fall 2024
Office Time: Monday & Wednesday – 3:00-6:00 PM
ToC
Course Introduction

Class Organization

Course Schedule

Course Material and References

Grading Policy
Learning Objectives
The Purpose of this course is to provide students the opportunity to
understand :
 Networking terminologies (LAN, WAN, MAN, and SAN),
 Networking models (OSI and TCP/IP) ,
 Networking protocols,
 IP addressing,
 sub-netting, routing, and networking configuration.
 In particular, It will help students to identify and describe the structure and
technologies of computer networks,
 describe the topologies and physical issues associated with cabling common LANs,
 identify the different layers of the OSI and TCP/IP models and the differences between
them,
 design an IP addressing scheme to meet design requirements of the network,and
 understand the Domain and Work-group network architecture.
Learning Outcome

By the end of the course, You will be able to :

Define and describe the structure and technologies of computer networks,
Define LAN, WAN, MAN, SAN, and VLAN
Identify physical components needed for the network infrastructure: Describe the
function, advantages, and disadvantages of repeaters, hubs, bridges, switches, and
wireless network components.
Describe the topologies and physical issues associated with cabling common LANs.
Understand cable categories, connection tools, and cable structures :identify
straight-through, crossover, and rollover cables.
Identify each of the seven layers of the OSI model
Identify the four layers of the TCP/IP model
Describe the similarities and differences between the two models
 Learning Outcome
(cont’d)

By the end of the course, You will be able to :

 Understand the role of protocols in networking
 Understand IP addressing- IPV4 and IPV6
 Design an IP addressing scheme to meet design requirements of the network
 Basics of Router Configuration
 Understand Domain and work group users
 Describe the function of peer-to-peer networks
 Describe the function, advantages and disadvantages of client-server networks

Course Outcome: Students be able to install, configure, and operate simple-routed LAN, routed WAN
and switched Virtual LAN (VLAN) networks.
They will submit technical reports on Network Implementation Based on Design and Specifications
Topics to be Covered

Network
Components

Network
Cabling

LAN Topologies and

Technologies

WAN Topologies and

Technologies

Remote Access
Technologies Active
Active Directory
Directory

OSI Reference
Model Routing
Routing

TCP/IP Protocols
and Applications Switching
Switching

IP Addressing Subnetting Internet

Internet Protocols
Protocols
Class Organization
LAB Final Term
Lectures Tutorial/ Discussion Technical Reports
and Exercise & Students
presentations
 Class Preparation
•Students are expected to participate
effectively in class discussions.

• For that, students are encouraged to

read the assigned chapter in the
textbook PRIOR TO each class meeting.
• This will be helpful for students to be
familiar with the class discussion topics
and to understand the lecture.
 Assignment Policy

• Assignment consists of both individual and team assignments.

• Individual assignments include some exercises that will be announced in the class or
via email. Students are expected to submit the answers for the assigned exercise
questions.

• The team assignments will be based on the final term technical report. Each team
shall submit a project technical report on Network Implementation based on Design
and Specifications (More details is provided in the class).
Final Term Project

◦ Students are required to apply the concepts of network infrastructure & management
to their assigned project.
◦ Teams will be formed during the second lecture. Each team will be composed of
roughly 5 students (depends on number of students in the class).
◦ The technical reports of the projects will run for the duration of the course and at
the end of the course, each team should submit and present his report that should
have two types of deliverables: i) A power point presentation, and ii) a written
technical report.
◦ Final deliverables submission will be due to two weeks before the end of the course. I
will not accept any delayed submission under any circumstances.
◦ More detailed information about the technical project guidelines will be provided in
class.
 Exam Policy

◦ Students are required to take the exam as scheduled. Everyone is expected to follow the
instructions.
◦ No compensating exams will be available for the midterm and final exams except for
those with valid reason (such as Doctor’s note on their conditions).
◦ Exams are closed book exams. Students are not allowed to bring any lecture notes or
materials related to the course.
◦ In terms of the questions that will be asked in the exams, students may expect any
questions that cover any material presented in the lecture notes, reading assignments,
case studies, and discussions.
◦ All exams and homework assignments results must be the student’s own work. Any
unauthorized collaboration on assignments or any plagiarism will result in no credit and
will be subject to further actions under KDU’s statements on academic integrity.
 Lecture Note

• The lecture notes are mostly based on the following textbook

:
1.Todd Lammle, “ Cisco Certified Network Associate”, 6/E Wiley
Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana, 2007.
2.Mackin J and McLean I ,”MCSE Implementing, Managing &
Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure”
(Microsoft, 2006) ISBN-10: 0735622884

• Relevant chapters and case studies are indicated in the

course schedule.
• Besides, some slides or notes that I will go over in class will be
prepared from another resources.
 Recommended References:

1. James Kurose , Keith Ross “ Computer Networking : A Top-Down Approach [Global Edition]
8th Edition”, Pearson, 2022.
2.2. Wendell Odom, CCNA Routing and Switching 200-125 Official Cert Guide Library Box Pck
Wi Edition, Cisco Press 2022.
3.Tanenbaum, Wetherall, “Computer Networks” Fifth Edition, Pearson, 2011
4.Deepankar Medhi and Karthikeyan Ramasamy, “Network Routing: Algorithms, Protocols, and
Architectures”. Morgan Kaufmann, 2007
5.White G et al – CompTIA Security+ All-in-One Exam Guide, Second Edition (McGraw Hill,
2009) ISBN-10: 0071601279.
6.Richard McMohan,” Introduction to Networking Tata McGraw Hill
7.Michael J. Martin, “Understanding the Network A Practical Guide to Internetworking” New
Riders Publishing, 2000.
**Additional reading materials will be provided in the class.
 General Course
The course content/ schedule can be
policy
changed, depending on the progress in class.

Changes will be announced in class.

The updates will also be made available per

email
 CRITERIA PERCENTAGE
ASSESSMENT
Midterm Exams: 25%

Final Exams: 25%

Attendance 20%

Assignments and Class Participation 15%

Final Technical Report Presentation 15%

Total 100%
Appendix
 Cisco Network Support
Certifications

Cisco Certified Network Associate ( CCNA ).

◦ CCNA Exam 640-801 .

◦ Two exams
INTRO 640-821
Introduction To Cisco Networking Technologies

ICND 640-811
Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices
 Cisco Network Support
Certifications. (cont. )
Cisco Certified Network Professional ( CCNP )

◦ 642-801
◦ 642-811
◦ 642-821
◦ 642-831

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert ( CCIE ).

 Cisco Network Design
Certifications
Cisco Certified Design Associate ( CCDA )

Cisco Certified Design Professional ( CCDP )

Cisco Certified Security Professional ( CCSP )

Communications and Services
Certifications
Q& A