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    Administrating Computer Networks in Practice I.

    A tantárgy neve magyarul / Name of the subject in Hungarian: Számítógép-hálózatok üzemeltetése a gyakorlatban I.

    Last updated: 2021. január 26.

    Budapest University of Technology and Economics
    Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics
    Elective course
    Course ID Semester Assessment Credit Tantárgyfélév
    VIHIAV39   0/0/2/f 2  
    3. Course coordinator and department Dr. Zsóka Zoltán,
    4. Instructors

    Dr. Károly Farkas   associate professor   Department of Networked Systems and Services

    Dr. Zoltán Zsóka   associate professor   Department of Networked Systems and Services

    Dr. András Mészáros assistant professor Department of Networked Systems and Services

    György Varga research fellow Department of Networked Systems and Services

    Győző Gódor research fellow    Department of Networked Systems and Services

    Lajos Szandi  research fellow   Department of Networked Systems and Services

    6. Pre-requisites
    Kötelező:
    NEM
    (Kepzes("5N-A9")
    VAGY
    TárgyEredmény("BMEVIHIAV96", "jegy", _) >= 2
    VAGY
    TárgyEredmény("BMEVIHIAV96", "felvétel", AktualisFelev()) > 0
    VAGY
    TárgyEredmény("BMEVIHIBA01", "jegy", _) >= 2
    VAGY
    TárgyEredmény("BMEVIHIBA01", "felvétel", AktualisFelev()) > 0
    VAGY
    TárgyEredmény("BMEVIHIBB03", "jegy", _) >= 2
    VAGY
    TárgyEredmény("BMEVIHIBB03", "felvétel", AktualisFelev()) > 0
    VAGY
    TárgyEredmény("BMEVIHIBB02", "jegy", _) >= 2
    VAGY
    TárgyEredmény("BMEVIHIBB02", "felvétel", AktualisFelev()) > 0 )

    A fenti forma a Neptun sajátja, ezen technikai okokból nem változtattunk.

    A kötelező előtanulmányi rend az adott szak honlapján és képzési programjában található.

    Ajánlott:

    Due to a topic conflict, the subject can only be taken by those who have not previously completed the following subjects: VIHIAV96, VIHIBA01, VIHIBB03, VIHIBB02.

    7. Objectives, learning outcomes and obtained knowledge

    The basic objective of "Administrating Computer Networks I." is to introduce the practical administration of computer networks - including network design, installation, and configuration of network devices. 
    This subject gives the basics of "Administration Computer Networks in Practice II." (VIHIAV42) subject, thus providing adequate theoretical and practical knowledge and the way of its direct application. The students who successfully complete also the subject "Administrating Computer Networks II" acquire the knowledge and skills required for the Cisco CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification. The certification can be obtained in authorized examination centers, independently from the University education.

    8. Synopsis

     

    1. Introduction to the world of networks: the network as a platform; Internet architecture; networking trends.
    a)    Getting familiar with the devices used in the laboratory
    b)    Building a small network
    c)    Getting familiar with the network simulator tool

     

    2. Network configuration and testing: configuration of CISCO devices, IOSR basics, connectivity testing
    a)    Network device access through the console port
    b)    Basic configuration steps for network devices (routers and switches)
    c)    Save and reset network device configuration
    d)    Network settings on host PCs

    3. Communication in Networks: LANs, WANs, protocols, layered model. Observing the network traffic.
    a)    Getting familiar with the Wireshark traffic observer tool
    b)    Configuration of a network and observation of its traffic

    4. Physical layer: examination of physical signals, coding, and media connectors. Elements of wireless networks.
    a)    Media connectors, usage and testing of connectors in straight and crossover UTP cables
    b)    Physical connection of network elements
    c)    Setting up the elements of wireless networks


    5. Data link layer: media access, control, addressing, frames. Overview of Ethernet. Basic functions of switches.
    a)    Examination of the data link headers (encapsulation and structure of the Ethernet frame)
    b)    Observing MAC tables in switches
    c)    Observing the operation of MAC-addressing

    6. Basic functionalities of the Networking layer, addressing the interfaces. Observing the addressing and address resolution in IPv4 and IPv6 (ARP, NDP).

    a)    Setting IP addresses in hosts and network device interfaces
    b)    Observation of ARP operation
    c)    Observation of NDP operation

    7. Basic settings and operation of routers. Connecting LANs.
    a)    Setting the default gateway
    b)    Configuration of interfaces
    c)    Observing traffic running between LANs

    8. Designing and cabling networks, computing subnetworks, address assignment.
    a)    Design of a small network
    b)    Implementing the designed network

    9. Control message protocol of the networking layer (ICMP). Basic troubleshooting.

    a)    Use of ping and traceroute commands
    b)    Observation of ICMP packets

    10.  Transport layer in practice, TCP and UDP. Application layer, management of applications and services, observation of some application layer protocols and services.
    a)    Observation of TCP and UDP communication at the user
    b)    Observation of TCP and UDP headers and operation
    c)    Analysis of HTTP traffic
    d)    Analysis of DNS traffic

    11. Basics of network security. Building and controlling a small network.

    a)    Configuration of ssh for secure access to devices
    b)    Troubleshooting, detection, localization and correction of simpler configuration errors

    12. Summarization of knowledge, Midterm test (theory).

     

    13. Practical task.

     

    14. Recaps.

     

    Acquired skills and knowledge:
    a)    Practical knowledge of network layers and protocol models
    b)    Design and use of network addresses, and subnet masks
    c)    Building simple Ethernet-based networks with use of routers and switches 
    d)    Design and implementation of network cabling and network device connections
    e)    Use of Cisco CLI commands for configuration and control of routers and switches
    f)     Analysis of protocols and services of the networking and transport layer

     

    9. Method of instruction The course is realized through 2 hours of laboratory work per week, where the acquired theory is applied in practice. Therefore, students have to prepare week-by-week for the laboratory work at home, using mostly the online available material.

     

    10. Assessment a. during the semester:
    • Participation: The participation at the laboratory classes is obligatory. They can be missed up to two times (counting 11 teaching weeks and 2x45 minute long laboratory classes a week, a minimum of 82% participation is required). The absences need to be replaced.
    • Entry tests: Preliminary preparation will be checked at the beginning of each laboratory class. The participation requires a sufficient level of knowledge. If a student fail this test, the laboratory work can not be started, and it is administrated as a missed class participation, and it has to be replaced. The preliminary preparation is checked on the 70% of the weeks (max. 10 times) in form of entry tests.
    • Practical task: At the end of the semester, a complex practical exercise has to be solved in the place and time of the class. It is required to solve this task at a sufficient level. The practical task can be recapped as described in the "Recaps".
    • Midterm test: During the semester the writing of a written examination is required at a sufficient level. This is done in the place and time of the class. The midterm test can be recapped as described in the "Recaps".
    The midterm test and the practical task are evaluated in percentage results. When the above conditions are satisfied, the grade is determined according to the mean value of the midterm test and the practical task results. The grade is calculated using the following ranges:
    0-49% fail (1)
    50-65% satisfactory (2)
    66-76% medium (3)
    77-87% good (4)
    88-100% excellent (5)

    b. during the exam period: -


    11. Recaps
    • Participation and entry tests: maximum two missed lessons (due to absences or insufficient preparation) can be replaced at a dedicated date (during the semester, or on the replacement week). (3 or more absences cannot be replaced, thus in this case the subject cannot be accomplished.)
    • Practical task: The practical task can be replaced in the designated replacement time (during the semester or the replacement week).
      Midterm test: The midterm test can be replaced in the designated replacement time (during the semester or the replacement week).
    12. Consultations If required, we provide a consultation opportunity at an agreed time.

    13. References, textbooks and resources

    The official CISCO CCNA ITN course in English is available in electronic form for all students of the subject.

    14. Required learning hours and assignment
    Classes28
    Preparation for classes
    22
    Preparation for the midterm test
     5
    Preparation for the practical task
     5
    Learning of prescribed materials
     0
    preparation for the exam
     0
    Total60
    15. Syllabus prepared by

    Dr. Károly Farkas associate professor  Department of Networked Systems and Services

    György Varga  research fellow   Department of Networked Systems and Services

    Dr. Zoltán Zsóka  associate professor  Department of Networked Systems and Services

    Comments

     

    The content of the subject and the assessments were worked out according to university education regulations and based on the Cisco CCNAv7 curriculum ITN course.