Course detail

Practical Exercises in Information Networks

FEKT-BPISAcad. year: 2016/2017

The subject is oriented to practical applications of passive and active network components. It gives an overview of the connector and cable types used in computer networks, and an introduction to the problematic of connecting. The second part of the subject is oriented to the basic types of active network components including installation and configuration of common network interfaces, hubs, switches, routers, and firewalls. The last part is focused on network services, especially on the installation and configuration of FTP and Web servers, unsecured and secure remote access and capture, and analysis of network traffic.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

After completing the course, students acquire a basic overview of passive and active network elements and their advantages and disadvantages. They also acquire practical experience including connecting network cables, installation and configuration of network interfaces, components and basic network services.

Prerequisites

The knowledge and skills on the secondary school level are required.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Techning methods include lectures, computer laboratories and practical laboratories. Course is taking advantage of e-learning (Moodle) system.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for course completion are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

Course curriculum

Introduction to data networks
Cable termination in the horizontal and vertical sections
Cable termination in the work area
Firewall configuration
Modem and network interface card configuration
Switch configuration
Router configuration
Network traffic analysis
Network services I - FTP server installation and configuration
Network services II - WWW server installation and configuration
Network services III - Terminal access configuration
Reserve
Final test

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to provide basic introduction to the problematics of information networks. The course is oriented to practical exercises concerned with using passive and active network elements and installation and configuration of network interfaces, active network components and network services.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

THOMAS, R., M.: Lokální počítačové sítě, Computer Press, Praha, 1996
Microsoft Corporation: Základy sítí, Computer Press, 1999
MOLNÁR, K. Praktikum informačních sítí (BPIS), Brno, 2013 (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme AUDIO-J Bachelor's

    branch J-AUD , 1. year of study, summer semester, optional interdisciplinary

  • Programme EEKR-B Bachelor's

    branch B-TLI , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme IBEP-T Bachelor's

    branch T-IBP , 1. year of study, summer semester, optional specialized
    branch T-IBP , 2. year of study, summer semester, optional specialized
    branch T-IBP , 3. year of study, summer semester, optional specialized

  • Programme EEKR-CZV lifelong learning

    branch ET-CZV , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Laboratory exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

Introduction
Connectoring metalic cables - horizontal section
Connectoring metalic cables - vertical section
Modem installation and configuration
Network interface card installation and configuration
Switch management - virtual LAN
Router management - static routing
The FTP service
The Observer software protocol analyzer
Configuration of the Apache WWW server
Remote access
Reserved
Final test