Course detail

Data Communications, Computer Networks and Protocols

FIT-PDSAcad. year: 2021/2022

Transport protocols. Routing algorithms. Design of switches and routers. Principles of P2P communication. Packet processing in the operating system. Detection of network incidents. Data centers, software defined networks, virtual network functions. Content delivery networks. Privacy and anonymity in computer networks.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Ondřej Ryšavý, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Information Systems (UIFS)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Understanding principles and implementation of network algorithms in computer networks. Knowledge of network device architectures. Methods for classification and analysis of network traffic and error detection in computer communication.

Understanding communication principles and implementation in current computer networks.

Prerequisites

The set theory, graph theory and relations. Fundamentals of communication protocols. Principles of Internet.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Written mid-term exam and submitting project in due dates.

Course curriculum

  1. Přehled síťových technologií.
  2. Teorie směrování.
  3. Transportní protokoly, řízení toku a zahlcení.
  4. Architektura přepínačů.
  5. Architektura směrovačů.
  6. Zpracování paketů v operačním systému.
  7. Datová centra. Softwarově definované sítě. Virtualizace síťových funkcí.
  8. Architektura peer-to-peer sítí.
  9. Klasifikace paketů a filtrování dat.
  10. Detekce síťových incidentů. Systémy IDS.
  11. Reputační systémy.
  12. Privátnost a anonymita na Internetu.
  13. Sítě pro distribuci obsahu CDN.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Understand principles and implementation of network algorithms in computer networks. Become familiar with design of common network devices. Learn advanced methods for classification and analysis of network traffic and error detection in computer communication.

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

The mid-term exam, the project, and the final exam are the monitored, and points earning education. Mid-term exam and laboratory practice are without correction eventuality. Final exam has two additional correction eventualities. The minimal number of points that can be obtained from the final exam is 25. Otherwise, no points will be assigned to a student.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

D. Medhi, K. Ramasamy: Network Routing. Algorithms, Protocols, and Architecture. 2nd Edition, Elsevier, 2018.

Recommended reading

D. Medhi, K. Ramasamy: Network Routing. Algorithms, Protocols, and Architecture. 2nd Edition, Elsevier, 2018.
Andrew Tanenbaum and David Wetherall. Computer Networks. Pearson, Global edition, 2021.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme IT-MGR-2 Master's

    branch MBI , any year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    branch MIN , any year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    branch MMM , any year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme MITAI Master's

    specialization NADE , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NBIO , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NGRI , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NNET , any year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    specialization NVIZ , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NCPS , any year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    specialization NSEC , any year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    specialization NEMB , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NHPC , any year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    specialization NISD , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NIDE , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NISY , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NISY do 2020/21 , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NMAL , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NMAT , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NSEN , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NVER , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NSPE , any year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme IT-MGR-2 Master's

    branch MPV , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch MGM , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch MSK , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch MIS , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch MBS , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Matěj Grégr, Ph.D.
doc. Ing. Petr Matoušek, Ph.D., M.A.
doc. Ing. Ondřej Ryšavý, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  1. Introduction to networking.
  2. Routing theory.
  3. Transport layer, flow-control and congestion-control.
  4. Switch design.
  5. Router design.
  6. Packet processing in operating system.
  7. Data center. Software Defined Networks.Virtual Network Functions.
  8. Peer to peer networks.
  9. Packet classification and data filtering.
  10. Intrusion detection.
  11. Reputation systems.
  12. Privacy and anonymity on the Internet.
  13. Content delivery networks.

Fundamentals seminar

4 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Matěj Grégr, Ph.D.
Ing. Vladimír Veselý, Ph.D.

Laboratory exercise

2 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Matěj Grégr, Ph.D.
Ing. Vladimír Veselý, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  • Advanced network traffic processing.

Project

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Matěj Grégr, Ph.D.
Ing. Vladimír Veselý, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  • Advanced metods for network traffic analysis.