BITM Networking and System Administration

bitmsemester 7Elective

This course provides an in-depth study of computer networking and system administration concepts, principles, and practices. Topics include network protocols, architectures, security, operating systems, and system management. Emphasis is placed on hands-on experience with network configuration, troubleshooting, and system maintenance.

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Unit 1:Introduction to Computer Networks

Overview of computer networks. Network types (LAN, WAN, WLAN). Network devices (routers, switches, firewalls). Network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP).

Unit 2:Network Architecture and OSI Model

OSI model layers and their functions. TCP/IP model. Data encapsulation and decapsulation.

Unit 3:IP Addressing and Subnetting

IPv4 and IPv6 addressing. Subnetting and subnet masks. Address resolution (ARP, DHCP).

Unit 4:Network Security

Types of network attacks (DoS, DDoS, malware). Security protocols (SSL/TLS, IPsec). Network security tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS).

Unit 5:Wireless and Mobile Networks

Wireless standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac). Wireless security (WPA, WPA2, WEP). Mobile network technologies (3G, 4G, 5G).

Unit 6:System Administration

Role of system administrators. System administration tasks (user management, software installation, backup). Operating system basics (Windows, Linux).

Unit 7:Network Management

Network monitoring and troubleshooting. Network management protocols (SNMP, NetFlow). Network performance optimization.

Unit 8:Cloud Computing and Virtualization

Cloud computing concepts and services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS). Virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM). Cloud security and management.