MG6026 – Network Operating Systems
Module code
MG6026
Module title
Network Operating Systems
Prescription
To enable students to learn to modern multi-user, multi-tasking network operating systems and their characteristics and to apply current industry practices to configure and maintain network operating systems.
Programmes
- SC1001
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1.Use current network operating systems
2.Apply industry practice for networking.
3.Analyse network protocol models and the network layers.
4.Plan, install and configure network operating systems and network services to given specifications.
5.Manage and maintain network operating systems and network services. - Content
- Network operating systems such as Microsoft Windows and Linux.
Computer networks with servers and industry practice for networking.
Network system software, devices, services, media and operation.
Addressing and naming schemes, application layer, TCP/IP, transport layer, network layer, subnet masks, OSI Data link layer, physical layer.
Application layer protocols (HTTP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, Telnet, FTP).
Network operating system software backup, upgrades and patches, hardware upgrades, system administration, threats & mitigation measures, network performance & management, troubleshooting.
