MG6127 – Scaling Networks
Module code
MG6127
Module title
Scaling Networks
Prescription
To enable students to synthesise the required techniques to construct large scale and complex networks across multiple LANs with modern networking protocols and be able to implement and resolve issues of internetwork 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.Design scalable networks.
2.Configure and troubleshoot the operations of various Spanning Tree protocols.
3.Configure the operations and benefits of link aggregation and LAN redundancy.
4.Configure wireless LANs.
5.Configure and troubleshoot advanced operations of routers and routing protocols.
6.Evaluate and deploy IOS (Internetwork Operating Systems) images and licensing. - Content
- Hierarchical and scalable networks and models
STP, PVST+ and RSTP
Etherchannel.
Wireless LAN technologies and standards
Routers in a complex routed network for IPv4 and IPv6
Open Shortest Path First protocol (single-area and multi-area)
Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol
Internetwork Operating Systems (IOS), naming conventions and licensing software
