Maricopa Community Colleges  NET246AA   20006-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
NET246AA 20006-20086 LEC
LAB 		1.50 Credit(s)
0 Credit(s) 		1.50 Period(s)
1.50 Period(s)
Network Management I
Networking topics including installation and upgrade procedures for operating system software; file information, accounting, memory management, system performance, configuration files, and security.
Prerequisites: NET244 or NET244AB, or permission of Department or Division.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
NET246AA   20006-20086 Network Management I
1. Determine network management procedures for appropriate installation or upgrading of operating system hardware and software. (I)
2. Select and manage the configuration of an effective LAN operating system which complies with IEEE standards and is both cost efficient and expandable. (II)
3. Explain strategies for managing the installation and operation of LAN operating system which meets user needs and accommodates traffic loads. (III)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
NET246AA   20006-20086 Network Management I
    I. Network management functions
        A. Planning and selection
          1. Facilities for network control and monitoring
          2. Traffic handling capabilities
          3. Reliability
          4. Expandability
          5. Installation
          6. Maintenance
        B. Installation and tuning
        C. Operation, support, and maintenance
        D. Configuration management
        E. Monitoring
        F. Security
      II. Selecting and configuring a LAN
          A. Key factors
            1. Architecture
            2. Speed
            3. Cabling
            4. Product support and service
            5. Host connectivity
            6. Compliance to IEEE standards
          B. Pitfalls to avoid
            1. Integration with existing environment
            2. Expandability and cost per station
        III. LAN installation and operation
            A. Network configuration
              1. Determining user needs
              2. Predicting traffic loads
              3. Cable layout
              4. Wire closets
            B. Installation planning
            C. Network installation
              1. Configuring servers and workstations
              2. Organizing directory structures and paths
              3. Establishing security
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