Created as part of the Master of information Technology and Master of Applied Information Technology Units - 2009

Re-introduced as a discipline core for Master of Networks and Security - 2014

This unit has been updated as planned and approved changes for 2014 in relation to the new Master of Networks and Security degree. It therefore needs to make room for QoS topics in network management.

This unit serves as a discipline core in the new Master of Networks and Security course which will be offered in 2014.

18/7/13 - Amendment to prerequisites and prohibitions, effective Semester 1 2014.

23/7/13 - Amended unit title to sentence case to align with University style guide.

13/08/2013 - made changes to the unit objectives as suggested by the education quality director. Also made changes to 'FacultyInformation/FIContact' since Jeff Tan left, to 'Workload/SpecialRequirements' to allow correct teaching outcomes;

11/9/13 - Deleted Berwick from Location of offering as approved at FEC 3/13.

21/10/2014 - Amended prerequisite requirements by adding 2015, FIT9xxx version of 2014, FIT5xxx foundation units. Approved at GPC 4/14 (Item 6.2).

5/1/2015 - Amendments to prerequisite requirements effective Semester 1 2015.

20/2/2015 - Amended prerequisites in consultation with MNS/MIT Course Directors as per action from GPC 1/15 meeting.

9/3/2015 - Added FIT5135 or FIT9020 (previous versions of FIT9135) to prerequisites to aid enrolment process.

3 April 2017: Adding reasons for Change on behalf of Chief Examiner. Examination hours updated to meet new University Examination Procedures. Effective S2 2017.

28 April 2017: Admin - amended assessment so the 30 minute reading and noting time was against the examination hours and not at the end at the request of GPC.

25/06/2018: Admin - adding reasons for change - Update to assessment removing the 30 minute reading and noting time from the exam.

20/9/2019: Admin - updating exam duration to include additional 10 minutes as per University requirement.

09/10/2020 Admin: Update to include new assessment and teaching approach fields as per Handbook requirements.

19/11/2020: Admin - this unit was disestablished at FEC 5/20 on 12/11/2020 as it is no longer required.

This is one of four core units in the Network Computing Specialisation in the Master of Information Technology (MIT) and the Master of Applied Information Technology (MAIT). It is also available as an elective in all FIT Masters. Network Administration and Computer System management are important areas of practical knowledge required by Network Computing professionals.

On successful completion of this unit students should be able to:

• explain key concepts of quality of service across a range of technologies, network protocols and standards;

• describe different management techniques;

• evaluate and use quality of service schemes and network management techniques.

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Enterprise networks consists of several highly complex devices that interconnect in likewise complex configurations and modes of operation. While today?s network technology has come a long way in terms of high-speed data transmission, secure management components, and software-driven administration, QoS targets have come to the fore as converged technologies have taken over both enterprise and home users of network technologies. The unit will provide students with fundamentals and theoretical foundations of Quality of Service and management aspects of modern network infrastructures. On the basis of industry best practices, research- and experience-driven standardisation, this unit will cover topics pertinent to delivering quality, security, manageability and other targets that are relevant in large-scale networks. Students will also acquire practical skills needed to plan, install, configure and manage networks through laboratory activities and projects.

Recommended resources

Students should have Linux virtual machines via virtualization software available for working with at home. Students should also have external storage devices for virtual machines that can be used in the labs and at home. A 4 GB USB pen-drive is sufficient at the minimum.

Technological requirements

Students will be required to use Linux virtual machines via virtualization software in the labs. VMware Player (for Windows and Linux) and VirtualBox are free to download and use. Additionally, Linux itself is free to download, and pre-installed Linux virtual machines can be downloaded from various sources, including VMware marketplace.

On-campus

Lecture and tutorials or problem classes Lectures will cover theories, standards and practices, which will be reinforced by tutorial/labs. Additionally, tutorial/labs will engage students in gaining practical skills and experience.

Examination: (2 hours and 10 minutes) 50%; In-semester assessment: 50%

1. Tutorial Assessments (Individual submission) 20%
2. Quality of Service & Network Management project 30%
3. Examination 1 | 50%

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Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:

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

(b.) Additional requirements (all students):

Network labs required

FIT

Callista prerequisite: No prerequisites for MNS (4312), MIT (Professional) (2402.6), MIT (2402.5), MIT Professional (3348.1), MIT (Honours) (3349), PGDIT (2411) and PGCIT (2423).

For all other courses as below:

Callista & Handbook pre-requisites:

FIT9135 or FIT5135 or FIT9020 or equivalent