DE6415

Module code

DE6415

Module title

Scaling Networks

Prescription

To enable students to synthesize the required techniques to construct large scale and complex network across multiple LANs with modern networking protocols and be able to implement and resolve issues of internetwork operating systems.

Programmes

EN1603
SC1101

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.
Assessment Criteria: Tests 20%
Skills-based Exam 40%
Written Exam 40%

DE6415 – Scaling Networks