Computer networks: configuration and management

Teacher(s)

Bonaventure Olivier;

Language

English
> French-friendly

Main themes

• network architectures and the role of virtual networks
• quality of service
• provision of multicast
• network reliability
• principles of network management

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	Given the learning outcomes of the "Master in Computer Science and Engineering" program, this course contributes to the development, acquisition and evaluation of the following learning outcomes: INFO1.1-3 INFO2.2-4 INFO5.2, INFO5.4-5 INFO6.1, INFO6.3, INFO6.4 Given the learning outcomes of the "Master [120] in Computer Science" program, this course contributes to the development, acquisition and evaluation of the following learning outcomes: SINF1.M1 SINF2.2-4 SINF5.2, SINF5.4-5 SINF6.1, SINF6.3, SINF6.4 Students completing successfully this course will be able to design, deploy and manage data networks explain the threats against networks and the defense strategies deploy mechanisms to ensure quality of service, security and reliability

Content

• BGP
• Traffic control in IP networks
• IP Mutlicast
• MultiProtocol Label Switching
• BGP/MPLS VPNs
• Evolution of the Internet architecture

Teaching methods

• Inverted clasroom
• Network design and management project in small groups

Evaluation methods

• Oral exam (65%)
• Projects (25%)
• Peer review (10%)

Peer reviews cannot be repeated in the second session. An individual project may be repeated in the second session. In this case, it replaces all projects from the first session.
The use of generative AI software such as chatGPT, GitHub copilot, ... is forbidden for assistance in writing the reports and source code required for this course. In addition, external sources of information must be systematically cited in compliance with bibliographic referencing standards.

Online resources

https://moodle.uclouvain.be/course/view.php?id=2046

Bibliography

Slides available on moodle
reference articles available on moodle

Teaching materials

• Slides for LINGI2142

Faculty or entity

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