CS 411 - Network Management

Credits: 3

This course provides an overview of computer networking. It covers topics in communication technologies, communication design, communication protocols, and communication system planning and development. It includes distributed computing and collaboration technology. It will introduce the levels of the OSI and TCP/IP stacks and discuss the protocols at each level. At the highest level applications such as Web services and email as well as potential security issues will be presented. Additional protocols will be presented including HTTPS and SSL. The physical level will also be covered including switches, hubs, routers, gateways, and firewalls. Hands-on assignments with system and firewall configuration.

Prerequisite(s): CS 311

Term(s) Offered: Spring

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