Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Computing Network Management | |||
| Reference | CM3101 | Version | 5 |
| Created | April 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | July 2016 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with an understanding of the protocols and processes used to manage complex computer networks. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Evaluate and use data collection tools and methodologies. |
| 2 | Describe and discuss the use of common protocols to manage and analyse computer networks and traffic. |
| 3 | Describe the use of service level management in enabling the provision and maintenance of computer networks. |
| 4 | Utilise network management tools to manage and analyse network infrastructure and traffic. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Introduction to common network management concepts and techniques. Service Level Management and models: FCAPS, ITIL Network Management Protocols: CLI, Syslog, SNMP, NETFLOW, RPC, RDP, Telnet, SSH Network Traffic and Log analysis tools: Wireshark, Observium, ELK Stack, iPerf, NetFlow Network Security and Vulnerability Assessment: Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Honeypots, NESSUS, NMAP Network Accounting and Performance Management: AAA. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Key concepts are introduced and illustrated through lectures and directed reading. The understanding of students is tested and further enhanced through interactive tutorials. In the laboratories, the student will progress through a sequence of exercises to develop sufficient knowledge and skills in network management. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 120 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | A practical coursework to select, design, implement and report on a network management solution. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of component 1 (C1). An overall minimum grade of D is required to pass this module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs to achieve an A in C1. |
| B | The student needs to achieve a B in C1. |
| C | The student needs to achieve a C in C1. |
| D | The student needs to achieve a D in C1. |
| E | The student needs to achieve an E in C1. |
| F | The student needs to achieve an F in C1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tanenbaum, A.S. and Wetherall, D.J. (2013) Computer networks. 5th edn. United Kingdom: Pearson Education. |
| 2 | Kurose, J.F. and Ross, K.W. (2012) Computer networking: A top-down approach. 6th edn. Harlow: Pearson Education. |
| 3 | Comer, D. (2015) Computer networks and Internets: Global edition. 6th edn. United Kingdom: Pearson Education. |
| 4 | Thomatis, M (2015) Network Design Cookbook: Architecting Cisco Networks. lulu.com |