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CIT 250 - Internetworking of Computers


Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours

Prerequisites: CIT 120  

 
Description
This course introduces students to the essential concepts and technical skills necessary to establish an Internet or Intranet within an enterprise, and the use of TCP/IP as a routable network protocol. Windows Server is used as a vehicle for both discussion and related lab activities. Topics include planning and installation, diverse client support, multiple protocol support, domain management, Novell and Macintosh connectivity, Remote Access Server, Active Directory Services and troubleshooting. Detailed coverage is also provided on TCP/IP issues such as IP addressing, bridging and routing, DHCP and naming services.


Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

  1. Demonstrate the steps required to set up an Intranet or Internet within an enterprise.
  2. Demonstrate the steps required for the implementation of TCP/IP as a routable network protocol.
  3. Demonstrate the subnetting process.
  4. Plan and implement an enterprise network.
  5. Explain and list the concepts of IP addressing, DHCP, and bridging and routing.
  6. Explain how remote sites are connected utilizing VPN’s and RADIUS.
  7. Explain how to administer a multi-site, multi-domain environment.
  8. Describe how to integrate multiple platforms such as Microsoft, Novell and Unix, into an enterprise.
  9. Explain how security issues pertain to an enterprise.
Listed Topics
The following is intended to show specific topics to be covered and does not specify a required sequence.

  1. Communication architecture involved with WANS, switching, security
  2. Network applications used for internetworking
  3. Integrating networks using different operating systems (Novell and Unix)
  4. Integrating networks using different protocols and channel access methods
  5. Managing Active Directory Services across multiple LANs
  6. TCP/IP (DHCP, name resolution via WINS and DNS)
  7. Network monitoring, firewalls, proxy servers, system performance issues
  8. Troubleshooting problems and tools
Reference Materials
Current and appropriate textbook, class handouts and use of a Windows Server lab supporting multiple servers.
Approved By: Flores, Roy Date Approved: 11/12/1998


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