This unit provides a key knowledge element in the network specialisation for the restructured undergraduate degree programme.

Changes in the assessment structure are recommended for the next offering in 2011 because the nature of the unit involves a considerable emphasis on practical skills and knowledge, which should be 50% of the unit content. The previous assessment structure, with a 60% exam and a 40% non-exam component, is not consistent with this. The recommended structure makes the structure more appropriate, with the 40% exam and some 10% of the non-exam component focusing on theoretical foundations of the unit, and the remaining 50% being assessed via the hands-on quizzes and prototyping project.

30/11/2017 - Unit disestablished at FEC 5/17 Item 7.3.

This was a core unit of the Net-centric, Internet Systems and Security majors for the Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems (BITS).

This unit is dependent on knowledge provided by core unit study of computer systems and networks (or equivalent) and provides practical knowledge and experience that supports other second and third level units on Web systems, Database and Security.

The undergraduate degrees aim to provide students with a deep understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of information technology, and this unit supports that aim by providing knowledge and skills in administration of networks and networked applications.

At the completion of this unit students will have -

A knowledge and understanding of:

• the role of a network administrator;
• the configuration and management of network infrastructure protocols used in internets (such as ICMP, DHCP, DNS, LDAP etc);
• host computer and user management;
• network application protocols used by network management systems (such as SNMP, RMON);
• factors involved in and be able to manage the security, reliability and performance of computer networks.

The ability to:

• adopt a problem-solving approach;
• independently research topics and resolve problems associated with network management;
• understand and use a range of hardware and software tools for network and systems administration;
• install, configure and manage network application services such as name, database, mail and web servers;
• act in accordance with best practice, industry standards and professional ethics.

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The unit will provide students with fundamentals and theoretical foundations of network and systems administration. In addition, students will acquire practical skills needed to plan, provide and manage networks through laboratory activities and projects.

This unit covers the following topics: Network administration scope, goals, and philosophy; IT system components and network structures; host computer and user management; standards, technology and protocols; managing networked devices; management issues: planning, implementation, fault diagnosis and performance; network documentation; security and administration; provision and management of common network and application services.

On-campus

Examination (2 hours): 40%; In-semester assessment: 60%

Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:

(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:

(b.) Additional requirements (all students):

Network lab required

FIT

CPE1007 (previously listed as CPE2002) or FIT1005 or FIT2008 or CSE2318 or CSE3318 or FIT1031 or equivalent