Network Management

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DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
BBIT 3102:NETWORK MANAGEMENT
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BBIT 3102 NETWORK MANAGEMENT
Contact Hours
42
Pre-requisite
BBIT 2203: Introduction to Business Data communication and computer networks
Purpose
To introduce basic techniques of managing a business information network operating systems.
Objectives
By the end of the course unit a learner shall be able to:
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Designing a physical computer network
Selecting network devices and hardware for a business information network operating system.
Managing day to day operations of a business information network.

Course Content:
Developing the physical network; preliminary groundwork, network foundations, planning networks strategies, policies and procedures of the organizations.
Passing data across a network and choosing network gear. Planning server; strategies, application and administration. Server and network preparation; troubleshooting and optimization.
Configuring a network clients; hardware and connections software and configuration, training security and polices. Internet, intranet and extranets; terminology and technology, planning network strategies, preparations and hardware, security and polices, intranet and extranets running a web server.
Outsourcing; types, choosing the hardware. Backing up the network, training users, troubleshooting. User and resource management, networking, monitoring and security issues. Case study: network operating systems projects.
Teaching Methodology
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Lectures
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Tutorials
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Computer Laboratory Exercises
Instructional materials/Equipment
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Audio visual aids in lecture rooms
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Network laboratory
Assessments; A learner is assessed through ;
Examination
Continuous Assessment Test (CATS)
Assignments
Total

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60%
20%
20%
100%

Required text books
Plumley