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    Overview

    Network addressing schemes; network design and deployment; router configuration; installation and maintenance of network applications; network management protocols; network performance and reliability; secret and public key cryptography; digital signatures and authentication; security and privacy considerations.

    This paper explores network management and system administration using Ethernet and Linux as a case study. This is a rewarding paper for people wanting to administer their own small network and their own Linux systems and for those wanting to learn the general skills, principles and methodologies of operating systems, computer networks and security for system/network administrators.

    About this paper

    Paper title Network Management and Security
    Subject Computer Science
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,173.30
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    (COSC 203 and COSC 204) or COSC 244 or TELE 202
    Restriction
    TELE 301
    Recommended Preparation
    COSC 243
    Schedule C
    Arts and Music, Science
    Contact

    Computer Science Adviser

    Teaching staff

    Lecturers: Professor Zhiyi Huang
    Associate Professor Haibo Zhang

    Paper Structure

    Topics covered include:

    • Basic system and network management
    • Wireless networking
    • Configuration of network services
    • Management of firewalls and routers
    • Network security and monitoring
    • Trouble shooting computer systems and networks

    Assessment:

    • Two assignments: 10%, and 25%
    • Assessed labs: 15%
    • Final exam 50%
    Teaching Arrangements
    There are two 1-hour lectures and two 2-hour labs per week.
    Textbooks
    Textbooks are not required for this paper.
    A laboratory handbook is available online.
    Course outline
    View the course outline for COSC 301
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    This paper will enable students to:

    • Install and manage a Linux system
    • Install and manage a local area network
    • Have a sound understanding of computer systems and networks
    • Have a deeper understanding of Internet protocols and security issues
    • Learn and practise every aspect of system and network administration
    • Practise troubleshooting in computer systems and networks
    • Develop professional habits as a system and network administrator

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 10:00-10:50 9-13, 15-22
    Tuesday 15:00-15:50 9-13, 15-22

    Practical

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 16:00-17:50 9-13, 15-22
    AND
    B1 Wednesday 16:00-17:50 9-13, 15-22
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