IS 330: Network Management and Telecommunications

This course introduces the managerial and technical aspects of business networks, including the hardware and software mechanisms that allow access from one computer to files and services provided on other computers. An overview of local area nets (LAN) and Wide Area Nets (WAN) is provided, as also those of software protocols, routers, bridges, and firewalls. On the practical side, the student learns about the network services provided by the operating system (Windows/NT), network analyzers, and the management of security and reliability. The student also learns to install, configure, and test network hardware/software, and use such facilities in practical applications, including e-mail, remote file access, client/server hook- ups, and dial-up design of security technologies are reviewed and case studies presented.