Network Infrastructure
| Type of study | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Language of instruction | Czech |
| Code | 440-2325/01 |
| Abbreviation | SI |
| Course title | Network Infrastructure |
| Credits | 4 |
| Coordinating department | Department of Telecommunications |
| Course coordinator | Ing. Lukáš Kapičák, Ph.D. |
Subject syllabus
Lectures:
1. Cabling, types of cabling, types of connectors.
2. Structured cabling, panel layout, rack types, size, depth.
3. Basic network elements, management options, configuration - routers, switches, port-mirroring, etc.
4. Network solutions from various manufacturers - Cisco, TP-Link, Mikrotik, UBNT, Asus - configuration options, services, etc.
5. Basic settings of services such as DHCP - address pool, network ranges, DNS - static records, types of DNS records, basics of routing and Firewall, VPN settings.
6. VPS - what it is, advantages, disadvantages, providers.
7. Wireless network elements - basic configuration, coverage, MESH networks, client mode, bridge, etc.
8. Networks through electrical outlets - Powerline.
9. Obtaining knowledge in the field of servers - types of processors, memory, storage, NAS, SAN, configuration options, manufacturers, IPMI, network cards - various versions of SFP, virtualization and CPU support.
10. Principles of backup, types of RAID and configuration.
11. UPS - UPS types, UPS management, UPS supervision options.
12. Building and design of networks and network infrastructure - interconnection of 2 localities, terms such as whitelist, blacklist, etc.
13. IP cameras and technologies.
Exercises:
1. Safety of work in the laboratory, assignment of projects, consultations on projects.
2. Structured cabling - cable production, verification of cable functionality, example of server room.
3. Design of a computer network using network elements - management testing, logging, FW settings, routing.
4. Testing the possibility of configuring network elements from different manufacturers.
5. Creating a small computer network - DHCP server settings - static addresses, types of DNS records, basic routing, basics of VPN settings.
6. Presentation of projects No. 1, test.
7. Use of wireless network elements in the local network - setting of network elements in various modes.
8. Interconnection of multiple LAN networks with the help of wireless network elements - number of channels, transmission speed, security.
9. Presentation of projects No. 2, test.
1. Cabling, types of cabling, types of connectors.
2. Structured cabling, panel layout, rack types, size, depth.
3. Basic network elements, management options, configuration - routers, switches, port-mirroring, etc.
4. Network solutions from various manufacturers - Cisco, TP-Link, Mikrotik, UBNT, Asus - configuration options, services, etc.
5. Basic settings of services such as DHCP - address pool, network ranges, DNS - static records, types of DNS records, basics of routing and Firewall, VPN settings.
6. VPS - what it is, advantages, disadvantages, providers.
7. Wireless network elements - basic configuration, coverage, MESH networks, client mode, bridge, etc.
8. Networks through electrical outlets - Powerline.
9. Obtaining knowledge in the field of servers - types of processors, memory, storage, NAS, SAN, configuration options, manufacturers, IPMI, network cards - various versions of SFP, virtualization and CPU support.
10. Principles of backup, types of RAID and configuration.
11. UPS - UPS types, UPS management, UPS supervision options.
12. Building and design of networks and network infrastructure - interconnection of 2 localities, terms such as whitelist, blacklist, etc.
13. IP cameras and technologies.
Exercises:
1. Safety of work in the laboratory, assignment of projects, consultations on projects.
2. Structured cabling - cable production, verification of cable functionality, example of server room.
3. Design of a computer network using network elements - management testing, logging, FW settings, routing.
4. Testing the possibility of configuring network elements from different manufacturers.
5. Creating a small computer network - DHCP server settings - static addresses, types of DNS records, basic routing, basics of VPN settings.
6. Presentation of projects No. 1, test.
7. Use of wireless network elements in the local network - setting of network elements in various modes.
8. Interconnection of multiple LAN networks with the help of wireless network elements - number of channels, transmission speed, security.
9. Presentation of projects No. 2, test.
E-learning
Available in https://lms.vsb.cz/
Literature
LAURENCE, Norman. Computer Networking First-Step: An Introductory Guide to Understanding Wireless and Cloud Technology, Basic Communications Services and Network Security for Beginners. Paperback. Amazon: Freedom 2020, 2020. ISBN 978-1914203046 .
HOWARD, Daniel. Computer Networking for Beginners: The Complete Guide to Network Systems, Wireless Technology, IP Subnetting, including the Basics of Cybersecurity & The Internet of Things for Artificial Intelligence. Paperback. Amazon: Independently published, 2019. ISBN 978-1707289035 .
SCOTT, Russell. Computer Networking. Paperback. Amazon: Independently published, 2019. ISBN 978-1652202806 .
HOWARD, Daniel. Computer Networking for Beginners: The Complete Guide to Network Systems, Wireless Technology, IP Subnetting, including the Basics of Cybersecurity & The Internet of Things for Artificial Intelligence. Paperback. Amazon: Independently published, 2019. ISBN 978-1707289035 .
SCOTT, Russell. Computer Networking. Paperback. Amazon: Independently published, 2019. ISBN 978-1652202806 .
Advised literature
KISER, Quinn. Computer Networking: An All-in-One Beginner's Guide to Understanding Communications Systems, Network Security, Internet Connections, Cybersecurity and Hacking. Amazon: Franelty Publications. ISBN 978-1952559518 .
WATSON, ER. Steve. Computer Networking: Basics To Advanced. Online. Amazon: Amazon, 2019. ISBN B07NDVCZC9.
WATSON, ER. Steve. Computer Networking: Basics To Advanced. Online. Amazon: Amazon, 2019. ISBN B07NDVCZC9.