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Advanced Computer Networks

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Course Unit Code460-2071/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated4 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Optional
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *Third Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredSummer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
PrerequisitiesCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit Title
460-2006Computer Networks
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
MOR03Ing. Pavel Moravec, Ph.D.
STR554Ing. Daniel Stříbný
Summary
The subject acquaints students with the management, monitoring, troubleshooting and optimization of packet-based switched and routed networks. Students will deepen their knowledge of switched and routed networks, learn more advanced ways to monitor the state of the computer network, design guidelines, high availability, and advanced configuration tools. Troubleshooting of computer network problems will also be emphasized. Students will also understand the mechanisms of possible attacks on IP networks and the principles of how to detect and prevent these attacks. The topics discussed will be practically tested in laboratory exercises, which form the main subject matter.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
The aim of this subject is to deepen students' knowledge of the computer networks in order to be able to independently perform advanced management and troubleshooting in larger computer networks and to optimize them.
Course Contents
Syllabus of lectures:
1. Switched networks and related technologies (802.1q, legacy STP, QinQ)
2. Monitoring of computer networks (SNMP, MIB, RMON, Netfow, SPAN / RSPAN / VSPAN), attacks on network infrastructure (MAC flooding, ARP spoofing, VLAN hopping attack, CDP attack, ...)
3. Troubleshooting computer networks and best practices for their design and operation
4. 802 based wireless networks, their specifics, Enterprise WiFi Solutions
5. High availability in data centers, redundancy

Syllabus of laboratory exercises:
1. Advanced Spanning tree protocol configuration, QinQ, BFD technology
2. Attacks on network infrastructure, measures applicable at the networking devices level, Security tools
3. Network monitoring, SPAN technology, VSPAN, RSPAN. Usage of SNMP and NetFlow for managing and monitoring computer networks
4. Troubleshooting and debugging of computer networks - basics, approaches to
5. Troubleshooting and debugging of computer networks - specific technologies
6. Troubleshooting and debugging of computer networks - control test
7. Advanced Linux Networking Tools (bridge control, iptables / ip6tables, Quagga, BIRD, etc.), routing on Linux-based devices
8. Stateful packet filtering (netfilter / iptables), network traffic classification
9. Configuration of wireless networks in a corporate environment
10. Creating larger, campus-sized, computer networks
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
1.Cisco Systems Inc.: Internetworking Technology Overview. http://www.cisco.com
2. Andrew S. Tanenbaum: Computer Networks (5th Edition), Prentice Hall, 2010, ISBN 978-0132126953, 960 pages.
1. Cisco Systems Inc.: Internetworking Technology Overview. http://www.cisco.com
2. Andrew S. Tanenbaum: Computer Networks (5th Edition), Prentice Hall, 2010, ISBN 978-0132126953, 960 stran.
Recommended Reading:
1. R. Lacoste, K. Wallace: CCNP Routing and Switching TSHOOT 300-135 Official Cert Guide, Cisco Press, 2014, ISBN 1-58720-561-0, 1024 pages.
2. S. Wilkins, T. Smith: CCNP Security Secure 642-637 Official Cert Guide, Cisco Press, 2011, ISBN 1-58714-280-5, 800 pages.
3. D. Medhi: Network Routing: Algorithms, Protocols, and Architectures, Morgan Kaufmann, 2010, ISBN: 0120885883, 848 pages.
4. T. Lammle: CompTIA Network+ Study Guide, 3rd ed., Sybex, 2015, ISBN 978-1119021247, 960 pages.
1. R. Lacoste, K. Wallace: CCNP Routing and Switching TSHOOT 300-135, Official Cert Guide, Cisco Press, 2014, ISBN 1-58720-561-0, 1024 stran.
2. S. Wilkins, T. Smith: CCNP Security Secure 642-637 Official Cert Guide, Cisco Press, 2011, ISBN 1-58714-280-5, 800 stran.
3. D. Medhi: Network Routing: Algorithms, Protocols, and Architectures, Morgan Kaufmann, 2010, ISBN: 0120885883, 848 stran.
4. T. Lammle: CompTIA Network+ Study Guide, 3. vydání, Sybex, 2015, ISBN 978-1119021247, 960 stran.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Seminars, Experimental work in labs
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Graded creditGraded credit100 (100)51
        Praktické laboratorní úlohyLaboratory work65 32
        Ověření teoretických znalostíWritten test35 15