ITB7345 – Advanced Networking Technology
Module code
ITB7345
Module title
Advanced Networking Technology
Prescription
The purpose of this module studies in greater depth a variety of modern networks; the architecture and protocols to enable the operation of these networks and general security and management aspects of networking technology.
NZQA Level
Level 7
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Upon successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
1. Compare and contrast the various interconnectivity options available between different
network types:
- Discuss and explain; Voice over IP (VoIP), Mobile IP and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
2. Evaluate network management architectures, protocols and ISO frameworks:
- Summarise ISO framework
- Investigate network management architectures
- Discuss and implement a network management protocol (eg, SNMP)
3. Understand the security risks and measures relating to networking:
- Identify security attacks and requirements
- Describe and apply some encryption and authentication techniques
4.Research and compare different networking technologies and assess their suitability for
different networking problems (e.g. optical fibre networks):
5. Investigate and evaluate modern networking technologies :
- Investigate network virtualisation
- Implement and configure and virtual machine
- Investigate mobile cellular network architectures
- Investigate cloud computing concepts - Content
- - Network Security
- Network management
- Modern network technologies
- Advanced internetworking - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Teaching methods will involve theoretical and practical classes, which may include but are not limited to lectures, tutorials, computer laboratory work, group activities and assignments.
