| Course Unit Code | 440-2325/01 |
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| Number of ECTS Credits Allocated | 4 ECTS credits |
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| Type of Course Unit * | Choice-compulsory type A |
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| Level of Course Unit * | First Cycle |
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| Year of Study * | Third Year |
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| Semester when the Course Unit is delivered | Winter Semester |
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| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face |
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| Language of Instruction | Czech |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Requisites | Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) | Personal ID | Name |
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| MAC24 | Ing. Petr Machník, Ph.D. |
| Summary |
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| Network infrastructure is a very important part of any computer network. Its correct initial design and avoidance of system errors can facilitate its future expansion, or ensuring elementary safety already during its design. The course "Network Infrastructure" will offer students the opportunity to pick up the basics of computer network design with a focus on structured cabling, routers, switches, addressing, server solutions, backup, security and more. |
| Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit |
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| The graduate of the course Network Infrastructure will gain a basic awareness of building network infrastructure in small local area networks and in large computer networks. These networks contain network elements and server solutions. After completing this course, the student will be able to properly design a computer network for specific purposes. |
| Course Contents |
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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.
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
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| Required Reading: |
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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. |
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. |
| Recommended Reading: |
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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. |
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. |
| Planned learning activities and teaching methods |
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| Individual consultations, Tutorials, Experimental work in labs, Project work, Other activities |
| Assesment methods and criteria |
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| Task Title | Task Type | Maximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks) | Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing |
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| Graded credit | Graded credit | 100 | 51 |