Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics

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

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 the subject 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.

1. Basic configuration of network devices. Basics of switched networks.
a)   Building a small network in the laboratory
b)   Basic configuration of switches
c)   Basic configuration of routers

2. Designing virtual LAN networks. Applying InterVLAN routing
a)   Design and configuration of VLANs
b)   Configuration of trunks
c)   Using the DTP protocol
d)   Implementation of routing between VLANs

3. Redundancy of network connections
a)   Getting familiar with the spanning-tree protocols of LANs
b)   Setting up EtherChannel links
c)   Inspection and troubleshooting of EtherChannel

4. Available and reliable networks. Redundancy of network elements.
a)   Configuring automatic address assignment (DHCP) in IPv4
b)   Configuring automatic address assignment (SLAAC and DHCP) in IPv6
c)   Applying HSRP redundancy

5. Security in the L2 layer. Wireless LANs.
a)   Security settings on switchports
b)   Implementation and configuration of a WLAN network
c)   Configuration of the WLC device

6. Static routing

a)   Configuration of static routes in routers
b)   Configuration of default routes
c)   Investigation and troubleshooting of static routes

7. First practical task. Summarization of knowledge.

8. Dynamic routing
a)   Configuration of OSPF
b)   Investigation and troubleshooting of OSPF

9. Basic network security. Access control lists.

a)   Design of traffic filtering based on ACLs
b)   Setting up standard IPv4 ACLs
c)   Setting up extended IPv4 ACLs

10.  IPv4 network address translation (NAT). WAN networks.
a)   Configuring IPv4 NAT
b)   Investigation of IPv4 NAT
c)   Getting familiar with WAN solutions

11. Network optimization. Network monitoring and management. Troubleshooting methods.

a)   Setup and use of network monitoring tools
b)   Practicing of troubleshooting strategies

12. Automated network administration. Second practical task.

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

14. Recaps.

Acquired skills and knowledge:
a)    VLAN design and interVLAN routing

b)    Management of network connection and element redundancy

c)    Building and configuring simple networks

d)    Application of basic network security settings

e)    Configuration of static and dynamic routing

f)     Knowledge of essential WAN solutions

g)    Implementation of network monitoring and troubleshooting

The course is realized through 4 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.

• Participation: The participation at the laboratory classes is obligatory. They can be missed up to two times (counting 11 teaching weeks and 4x45 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 tasks: At the middle and 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 these tasks at a sufficient level. The practical tasks 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 tasks 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 tasks 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: -

• 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 in the replacement week). (3 or more absences can not be replaced, thus in this case the subject can not be accomplished.)
• Practical tasks: One of the practical tasks 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).

The official CISCO CCNA SRWE and ENSA courses (in English) are available in electronic form for all students of the subject.

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

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