NAD710

Subject Name

Introduction to Networks - Using Linux

Subject Description:

This subject is an introduction to TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) as it is implemented, configured and used in a Linux environment. Students will learn fundamental TCP/IP principles and basic Linux network configurations.

Credit Status:

1 credit in the LUX program

Prerequisites

Meet admission requirements for LUX

Specific Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:

• Describe basic TCP/IP Networks using the layered network model
• Discuss IPv6 and the future of IP
• Configure a TCP/IP network
• Understand the difference between hubs, routers and switches
• Install and Configure SAMBA
• Setup a Nameserver using BIND
• Use basic Linux networking commands
• Understand routing and routing protocols
• Understand the 802 protocols and their relationship to networking
• Configure an NFS server

Topic Outline:

Overview of TCP/IP - 10%

• TCP/IP Layer Model (OSI and DOD)
• UDP and TCP protocols
• Network addresses and subnet masks
• Using subnets to further divide a network
• Reducing network traffic by using switches or routers

Installing networking hardware - 10%

• The network interface card (NIC)
• The difference between ethernet, FDDI, and token ring NIC
• Network drivers and loadable kernel modules

Basic TCP/IP Networking - 20%

• Using ifconfig, route, netstat, ping, traceroute, nslookup, dig, and ip to troubleshoot networks
• Using a network protocol analyzer (wireshark) to diagnose problems
• Using a port scanner (nmap) to find open ports on your machine
• Using a network monitor to visually check on its status

Configuring a TCP/IP network - 15%

• Assigning IP addresses
• Connnecting the machines
• Network configuration
• Testing/Debugging the network
• Securing the network
• Setting static and dynamic route

Setting up a Nameserver - 10%

• Introduction to BIND
• Internet Domain Namespace
• Name servers and resolves
• Forward and reverse lookup zones
• Setup, configure and maintain an authoritative name server for a registered domain

Connecting Windows to Linux - 20%

• Windows and Server Message Block (SMB) Protocol
• Setup a SAMBA server
• Network File System (NFS), its strengths and weaknesses
• NFS server configuration - the exports file

Security of Network Applications - 10%

• POP3, FTP and telnet - why they are not secure
• APOP, SSH and SSL - why they are more secure
• Exploiting the weakness of TCP and Wireless

IPv6 and the future of Networking - 5%

• IPv6 Header
• IPv6 Address
• Extension Headers
• Transition to IPv6

Modes of Instruction:

2 hours of interactive lecture per week and 2 hours lab time per week

Prescribed Text:

None specific to this course but our Seneca library has access to many on-line texts

Reference Material:

Web links given out during course

Supplies:

Having your own laptop and/or desktop PC will help. Most likely at least a 4GB usb key will also be useful

Promotion Policy:

To obtain a credit in this subject, a student must:

• Achieve a grade of 55% or better on the final exam
• Satisfactorily complete all assignments
• Achieve a weighted average of 55% or better for the tests and final exam
• Achieve a grade of 55% or better on the overall course

Modes of Evaluation:

• 1 final exam worth 40%
• 1 midterm test worth 30%
• 10 labs worth 10%
• 1 major project worth 20%
• pre-report worth 5%
• in-report worth 5%
• post-report worth 10%

Academic Regulations:

Students are responsible for being aware of college regulations in the Academic Policy Handbook.

Seneca Academic Policy - Cheating and Plagiarism Cheating and/or plagiarism are offences which will not be tolerated by the College. Such offences occur when a student violates the procedures governing the administration of examinations, tests or other means of evaluating student achievement in a subject or program.

Pending Approval By: Evan Weaver, Chair

College Policy Accommodation for Students with Disabilities: The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counseling and Disabilities Services Office at ext. 2900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Center for Equity and Human Rights at Ext. 2078 or via e-mail at Human.Rights@senecac.on.ca.