Network Communications with TCP/IP

COM SCI X 417.96

Learn network communications, from the basics of network topologies, OSI layering, & Ethernet to networking hardware and packet-switching fundamentals. The course focuses on TCP/IP and its plethora of protocols and services.

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What you can learn.

Develop an all-encompassing understanding of network communications
Identify TCP/IP protocols and services
Learn about network security and client/server applications
Master topics ranging from OSI layering to packet switching
Apply concepts directly using Windows, Linux, and Solaris

About this course:

Learn network communications--from the basics of network topologies, OSI layering, and Ethernet to networking hardware and packet-switching fundamentals. The course focuses on TCP/IP and its plethora of protocols and services. Topics also include IP addressing, routing, switching, reliable data transfer and congestion management. Students study many TCP/IP services, including DNS, DHCP and VPN. Instruction also reviews network security, as well as application layer protocols (such as HTTP, FTP and email) and client/server network applications. The course provides hands-on examples using Windows, Linux and Solaris. Students also learn how networks and TCP/IP work and how to work TCP/IP.

Prerequisites

While no experience in data communications is needed, students should have a good background in computing with experience installing and operating Microsoft Windows or Unix (such as Solaris or Linux).