BITM Networking and System Administration
bitmsemester 7Elective
Networking and System Administration
Subject Code: IT271
Course Title: Networking and System Administration
Course No: IT271
Nature of Course: Theory & Practical
Full Marks: 60
Pass Marks: 30
Credit Hours: 3
Course Description
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.
Course Objective
The main objectives of this course are
Understand the fundamentals of computer networking and system administration
Gain practical skills in configuring and managing networks and systems
Develop problem-solving skills related to network and system issues
Learn about network security principles and best practices
Course Contents
| Course Contents | Teaching Methodology | Teaching Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1: Introduction to Computer Networks (6 Hrs.) | ||
| Overview of computer networks | Lecture/Lab | |
| Network types (LAN, WAN, WLAN) | ||
| Network devices (routers, switches, firewalls) | ||
| Network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP) | ||
| Unit 2: Network Architecture and OSI Model (6 Hrs.) | ||
| OSI model layers and their functions | Lecture/Lab | |
| TCP/IP model | ||
| Data encapsulation and decapsulation | ||
| Unit 3: IP Addressing and Subnetting (7 Hrs.) | ||
| IPv4 and IPv6 addressing | Lecture/Lab | |
| Subnetting and subnet masks | ||
| Address resolution (ARP, DHCP) | ||
| Unit 4: Network Security (6 Hrs.) | ||
| Types of network attacks (DoS, DDoS, malware) | Lecture/Lab | |
| Security protocols (SSL/TLS, IPsec) | ||
| Network security tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS) | ||
| Unit 5: Wireless and Mobile Networks (5 Hrs.) | ||
| Wireless standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) | Lecture/Lab | |
| Wireless security (WPA, WPA2, WEP) | ||
| Mobile network technologies (3G, 4G, 5G) | ||
| Unit 6: System Administration (5 Hrs.) | ||
| Role of system administrators | Lecture/Lab | |
| System administration tasks (user management, software installation, backup) | ||
| Operating system basics (Windows, Linux) | ||
| Unit 7: Network Management (6 Hrs.) | ||
| Network monitoring and troubleshooting | Lecture/Lab | |
| Network management protocols (SNMP, NetFlow) | ||
| Network performance optimization | ||
| Unit 8: Cloud Computing and Virtualization (7 Hrs.) | ||
| Cloud computing concepts and services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) | Lecture/Lab | |
| Virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM) | ||
| Cloud security and management |
Text Books
1. "Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach" by James F. Kurose and Keith W. Ross
2. "The Practice of System and Network Administration" by Thomas A. Limoncelli, Christina J. Hogan, and Strata R. Chalup
3. "Network Security Essentials" by William Stallings
4. "UNIX and Linux System Administration Handbook" by Evi Nemeth, Garth Snyder, Trent R. Hein, and Ben Whaley
Lab Works
The laboratory work includes all the features mentioned in the course.