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Transcript of CIS 454 LOCAL AREA NETWORKS Dr N Ganesan Room SFT 605/ SHC 346 Ext. 3-2928.
CIS 454 LOCAL AREA CIS 454 LOCAL AREA NETWORKSNETWORKS
Dr N GanesanRoom SFT 605/ SHC 346
Ext. 3-2928
CIS 454 Course syllabus
• Overview• Course policy• Examinations and Grading• General Project Information• More on Project Topic• Project Reference Cont...
CIS 454 Syllabus Cont.
• Course Material• Summary of key concerns• First Day’s Tasks• Course Topics
MODULE MODULE
Overview
Module Objective
• Define course objectives• Outline major practical
components• LAN theoretical coverage• LAN practical coverage
– Peer-to-peer networking– Client-server networking
Objectives
• Learn the theory• Apply theory into practice• Acquire the foundation for:
– Understanding current technology– Comprehending future developments
Major Components
LAN Principles
Peer-to-PeerNetworking
Client ServerNetworking
Windows 95 Windows NT 4
LAN Principles
• Based on Microsoft’s course outline• Course name
– Networking Essentials
• This acts as a preparatory course for the Networking Essential component of the Microsoft certification examination as well
Peer-to-Peer Networking
• A hands-on peer-to-peer network implementation is being planned
• Windows 95/98 will be the operating system
• The experience applies equally well to Windows 95/98 client configuration in a client-server network
Network Configuration
Client Client Client
Client Client Client
All are Windows 95/98 clients.
Peer-to-Peer Networking Planned Activities
• Network implementation• Resource (disk, directory and
printer) configuration• Resource usage
Client-Server Networking
• A hands-on experience on a client-server network is being planned
• Windows NT will be the operating system
Network Configuration
Client ClientServerWin NT
Client Client Client
All clients are Windows 95/98 clients.
Client-Server Network Planned Activities
• Network implementation demonstration• User creation and management• Resource configuration and
management• Overall network management
– Monitoring and auditing– Fault tolerance– etc.
END OF MODULEEND OF MODULE
MODULE
Course Policy and Delivery of Instruction
Module Objective
• Delivery of Instruction• Homework• Attendance
Delivery of Instruction
• Based on two CDs and a student guide• CDs
– Composed of multimedia modules– Contains the entire lecture for the quarter
• Students are required to bring their own set of headphones for each class as some modules may be delivered online
CD Coverage • There are two CDs to be obtained from
the Student Bookstore• CD Volume I
– It is to be obtained on the first week of the class meeting
– It covers the lectures up to the midterm
• CD Volume II– It could be obtained on the fifth week of the
class after the midterm examination– It covers the lectures from the midterm to the
final examination.
Assignment of Multimedia Modules
• Each week the multimedia modules to be covered will be listed
• A preview of the modules will be given at the beginning of the week as well
• A set of questions will be given each week in the class to ensure the timely coverage of last week’s assignment
In-Class Instruction Delivery Format
Client ServerWin NT
Student 1
Student 2
IEInterface
Preferred Seating Arrangement Based on
Groups
Station Station Station Station
Station Station Station Station
Station Station Station Station
Instructor Group 1
Homework
• Homework will be given in the form of in-class questions
• The purpose of these questions is to ensure the timely coverage of the multimedia modules
• Selected questions will be discussed in the class
Attendance
• In-class discussion, question-and-answer sessions etc. are complimentary to the learning process facilitated by the multimedia modules
• Regular attendance therefore is emphasized
Class Meeting Schedule
• University regulations allow a reduction of the in-class meeting by a third when instruction is delivered partly online
• Classes meeting twice a week– Meets once a week on weeks 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8
and 9
• Classes meeting once a week in the eveing– Class ends at 8:15 p.mish on weeks 2, 3, 4, 6,
7, 8 and 9
END OF MODULEEND OF MODULE
MODULE
Examination and Grading
Module Objective
• Grade Composition– Midterm– Final– Project report
• Examinations– Midterm– Final
Grade Composition
• Mid-term 30%
• Final examination 55%
• Individual Project Report15% Total= 100%
Grading
15% 25%
60%?%
A B C D
The assignment of a letter grade is based on a curve.
Examinations
• Mid-Term• Final
Midterm Examination Format
• Multiple-choice questions– In the neighborhood of 100 questions
• Depending on material covered
• Two Scantrons are required
Mid-term Examination Schedule and Other
Details• Fifth week of the class meeting• Classes that meet once-a-week
– The examination starts 7:30 p.m.
• Classes that meet twice-a-week – the examination starts at the usual class time
on the second meeting of the fifth week
• In both cases, the duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
• It is a closed-book examination where a single cheat-sheet is allowed
Final Examination Format
• Emphasis will be placed on the on material covered after mid-term
• Multiple-choice plus possible essay questions– 150 To 200 multiple choice questions on the
the material covered after the midterm– 2 to 4 essay type questions may also be
present
• 2 Scantrons are required
Final Examination
• Date and time as listed in the class schedule
• The duration is 2 hours • It is a closed-book examination
where a cheat sheet is allowed
! NO MAKE-UP EXAMINATION IS
OFFERED !
EXCEPTIONCritical situations pertaining
to self or immediate family member - documentation
required.UNACCEPTABLE
Employment related excuses
END OF MODULEEND OF MODULE
MODULE
General Project Information
Module Objective
• Project Overview• Task• Topic• Report Format• Deadlines
Project Overview
• One individual project• The task is to conduct both
theoretical and applied research on a chosen topic
• The end result would be an individual project report
Project Approach and Task
• The instructor will point to an article from a journal or magazine that would define the project theme for each student
• Additional information would be obtained by the student from other articles to complete the project task
• An individual project report must be submitted by each students
Project Topic
• Application oriented• Review of an actual
implementation– E-mail on a network– Internet interface
• Must be related to the subject being covered
Project Report Format• The report will constitute a collection of
PowerPoint slides• Each report must contain at a minimum of
10 slides• Half of the slides must have pictures and/or
diagrams• The report must conform to the PowerPoint
six-slides-a-page format similar to the student guide
• The disk containing the slides must also be attached
Hosting of the Project
• Provided that a web site becomes available the project will be hosted on the site
Project Report Deadline
• On the day of the final examination• Immediately following the final
examination• Delayed submission
– Acceptance not guaranteed– Penalty points apply
END OF MODULEEND OF MODULE
MODULEMODULE
More on Project Topic
Module Objective
• General Information• Overriding Rule• Anchor Areas• Sample Topics
Topics: General Information
• Choose a main area and divide into sub-topics
• Assign each sub-topic to a member of the group
Topics: Overriding Rule
• Avoid material discussed in the class
• For example, do not choose a topic such as LAN architecture as it would be discussed in some detail during the course of the lecture
Anchor Areas
• Windows NT related networking areas
• Windows NT in the Internet– WWW Features and Services– Web Site Configuration– Web Authoring – etc.
Project Topics: A Few Examples
• Remote Access Sever• NT in a NetWare environment• Other special features of NT
– Directory Replication
• Internet Information Server• Exchange Server• BackOffice• etc.
Exchange Server: An Example of Project Topic
Coverage
• Review of the use of Exchange Server in business
• An overview of its features• Implementation and deployment details
– Preferably based on an actual implantation– Actual demonstration is desired during
presentation
• Conclusion based on the specific task undertaken and on the features and usage potential of the Exchange Server
END OF MODULEEND OF MODULE
MODULE
Project References
Module Objective
• Magazines • Off-line electronic reference
– Magazine articles on CD-ROMs
• On-line electronic reference– Available on campus
• Technical book stores
Examples of a Few Magazines
• PC Magazine• PC World• Windows Magazine• Windows NT Magazine• BYTE• LAN Magazine• Network Computing• Internet
Leading General Microcomputer Magazines
• PC Magazine– Premier publication– Mostly commercial but equally technical in
describing the features– Covers mostly Intel based machines
• PC World– Similar to PC Magazine– Carries concise articles and provides tips on
the usage of software– Covers all micros, but mostly Intel-based
micros
Leading Windows Magazines
• Windows– Covers mostly desktop usage of all Window
programs– Publishes application oriented articles and
information on windows related hardware and software
• Windows NT– A premier magazine dedicated to NT
computing both at the server and workstation level
– Carries both feature and technical articles
Leading Technology Magazines in
Microcomputing• BYTE
– Excellent technical magazine– Contemporary and future
technologies are discussed in this magazine
– Because of the proliferation of microcomputer in business, the enterprise level technologies are also discussed in the magazine
Leading LAN Magazines
• LAN Magazine– Premier LAN magazine– Technical details and real-world applications
are discussed
• Network Computing– Product review– Mostly commercial applications are discussed– Covers enterprise level LAN architectures and
applications
Other Area Specific Magazines
• Telecommunications• Client Server• etc.
Offline Electronic Reference: Articles and
Seminar Material • Hardcopy textbook related material
including the presentation slides can now be downloaded from the publisher for off-line reference
• Magazine CD-ROMS – PC Magazine– BYTE
• Information presented on seminars and conferences are now available on CD-ROMs
Off-line Electronic Reference: Software Demonstrations and Sample Applications
• A variety of demonstration CD-ROMs on software is available from software developers
• Promotional CD-ROMs from vendors such as Microsoft carry sample applications in areas such as Intranet
Availability of Offline Reference
• Publishers of magazines such as the PC-Magazine CD-ROM
• Software vendors• Conference and seminar
organizers• Companies specializing in
computer-based training
Online Electronic Reference to Articles
• Magazine articles– Computer Select– Datapro
• Indexes to articles and general articles– Carl– Melvyl
• Lexis-Nexis– Articles from a variety of computer
magazines and journals can be accessed through this thoroughbred online service
World Wide Web
• The WWW is a wealth of information providing access to a number of entities– Published articles– Software and drivers for downloading– Answers to frequently asked questions– Case studies of implementation etc.
• An example would be to access the PacBell web site to obtain information on ISDN
• The WWW is more than simply an online reference
Availability of On-line Electronic Reference
• Almost all the references listed are available on campus from any networked computer
• A user account that could be obtained from the ATS is required to access the resources
• Contact the CIS laboratory or the Advanced Technology Laboratory located in the Salazar Hall to obtain a student computer account– An account must be obtained during the first week
Technical Book Store
• OPAM– This is perhaps the premier technical
bookstore in Los Angeles– It is located on Sycamore Street off Santa
Monica Blvd. In Hollywood
• On-line bookstores– Perhaps the largest bookstore is
amazon.com– Many bookstores such as Barnes and Nobles
in Pasadena now has online catalogs and ordering service
Other Bookstores
• Crown • Barnes and Nobles• Fry’s Electronics Books Section
END OF MODULEEND OF MODULE
MODULEMODULE
Course Material
Module Objective
• Text Book• Student Guide• Link to Microsoft Certification
Examination• Other Recommended Books• Electronic Reference• Software
Text Book
• Inside Windows NT Server by Drew Heywood
• A national best seller that covers the installation, configuration and management of Windows NT networks
• LAN theory is covered in the first few chapters
• The latter chapters are dedicated to various functional features of Windows NT
Textbook Coverage
• Chapters 1 through 13 are covered with the exception of Chapter 9
• Some chapters are covered in greater details than others
• The topics covered in Chapters 14 through 18 may be selected as project topics with the approval of the instructor
Overview of the Student Guide
• A student guide containing the slides to be presented in the class is required
• It can be purchased from the instructor at a cost of $25.00.
• Please enlist your name for the purchase of the student guide immediately after the end of the first class meeting
Student Guide Contents
• The student guide is divided into two parts
• One deals with the LAN theory• The other describes the
installation, configuration and management of Windows NT LANs
Student Guide: The Link to Microsoft Certification
Examination
• The theoretical part follows closely the Microsoft syllabus
• Syllabus for the Networking Essentials module of the Microsoft certification examination is followed
• The practical component is also complimentary to other examinable components of the certification examination
Other Recommended Books for Microsoft
Certification
• Networking Essentials, published by Microsoft Press
• Windows 95 and Networking Essentials by Casad, published by New Riders
• Contact Microsoft at its web site www.microsoft.com for further details of the certification process
Summary of Hardcopy Reference
• Required text– Ganesan, Nanda, Local Area Networks, 1997– Inside Windows NT, Drew Heywood
• Additional reference– Casad et. al., Windows95 & Networking
Essentials, MCSE Study Guide, New Riders Publishing, 1995
– Person, Using Windows 95 Special Edition, Que Corporation, 1995
Electronic Reference
• All the electronic references discussed earlier in relation to the class project apply equally well to the entire course as reference material
• In particular, the online reference named Datapro can be specially useful in understanding the LAN concepts
• Datapro is essentially an encyclopedia of computer terminology and technology
Software
• Hands-on experience with Windows95 is required
• Knowledge of Windows NT server 4.0 will be acquired during the course
END OF MODULEEND OF MODULE
MODULEMODULE
Summary of Key Concerns
Module Objective
• Examination concerns• Project concerns• Homework and grading concerns
Summary of Key Examination Concerns
• Mid-term examination is on the fifth week of the quarter
• Final examination will be conducted as printed in the class schedule
• A cheat-sheet is allowed in both examinations
• A make-up examination is not conducted
Summary of Project Concerns
• A group project is to be completed• Group presentations are scheduled
for the tenth week of the quarter• Deadline for the project report is on
the day of the final examination• Photocopies of all reference
material must be attached to the project report
Summary of Grading and Homework Concerns
• Grading– Letter grades assigned based on a
grade distribution curve
• Home work– Partly helpful in preparing for the
examination– Complete the homework in time for
the examination
END OF MODULEEND OF MODULE
MODULEMODULE
First Day’s Tasks
First Day’s Tasks
• Add/Drop Procedure• Group Formation• Course Content Overview
Add/Drop ProcedureAdd/Drop Procedure
Group FormationGroup Formation
Course ContentsCourse Contents
END OF MODULE IXEND OF MODULE IX
END OF COURSE END OF COURSE CONTENTS CONTENTS