2. CIS 454 LOCAL AREA NETWORKS Dr N Ganesan Room SFT 605/ SHC 346 Ext. 3-2928

3. CIS 454 Course syllabus Overview Course policy Examinations and Grading General Project Information More on Project Topic Project Reference Cont...

4. CIS 454 Syllabus Cont. Course Material Summary of key concerns First Day’s Tasks Course Topics

5. MODULE MODULE Overview

6. Module Objective Define course objectives Outline major practical components LAN theoretical coverage LAN practical coverage –Peer-to-peer networking –Client-server networking

7. Objectives Learn the theory Apply theory into practice Acquire the foundation for: –Understanding current technology –Comprehending future developments

8. Major Components LAN Principles Peer-to-Peer Networking Client Server Networking Windows 95Windows NT 4

9. 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

10. 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

11. Network Configuration Client All are Windows 95/98 clients.

12. Peer-to-Peer Networking Planned Activities Network implementation Resource (disk, directory and printer) configuration Resource usage

13. Client-Server Networking A hands-on experience on a client- server network is being planned Windows NT will be the operating system

14. Network Configuration Client Server Win NT Client All clients are Windows 95/98 clients.

15. 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.

16. END OF MODULE

17. MODULE Course Policy and Delivery of Instruction

18. Module Objective Delivery of Instruction Homework Attendance

19. 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

20. 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.

21. 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

22. In-Class Instruction Delivery Format Client Server Win NT Student 1 Student 2 IE Interface

23. Preferred Seating Arrangement Based on Groups Station Instructor Group 1

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

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28. MODULE Examination and Grading

29. Module Objective Grade Composition –Midterm –Final –Project report Examinations –Midterm –Final

30. Grade Composition Mid-term 30% Final examination 55% Individual Project Report 15% Total= 100%

31. Grading 15% 25% 60% ?% A BCD The assignment of a letter grade is based on a curve.

32. Examinations Mid-Term Final

33. Midterm Examination Format Multiple-choice questions –In the neighborhood of 100 questions Depending on material covered Two Scantrons are required

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. ! NO MAKE-UP EXAMINATION IS OFFERED ! EXCEPTION Critical situations pertaining to self or immediate family member - documentation required. UNACCEPTABLE Employment related excuses

38. END OF MODULE

39. MODULE General Project Information

40. Module Objective Project Overview Task Topic Report Format Deadlines

41. 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

42. 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

43. Project Topic Application oriented Review of an actual implementation –E-mail on a network –Internet interface Must be related to the subject being covered

44. 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

45. Hosting of the Project Provided that a web site becomes available the project will be hosted on the site

46. Project Report Deadline On the day of the final examination Immediately following the final examination Delayed submission –Acceptance not guaranteed –Penalty points apply

47. END OF MODULE

48. MODULE More on Project Topic

49. Module Objective General Information Overriding Rule Anchor Areas Sample Topics

50. Topics: General Information Choose a main area and divide into sub-topics Assign each sub-topic to a member of the group

51. 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

52. Anchor Areas Windows NT related networking areas Windows NT in the Internet –WWW Features and Services –Web Site Configuration –Web Authoring –etc.

53. 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.

54. 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

55. END OF MODULE

56. MODULE Project References

57. Module Objective Magazines Off-line electronic reference –Magazine articles on CD-ROMs On-line electronic reference –Available on campus Technical book stores

58. Examples of a Few Magazines PC Magazine PC World Windows Magazine Windows NT Magazine BYTE LAN Magazine Network Computing Internet

59. 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

60. 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

61. 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

62. 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

63. Other Area Specific Magazines Telecommunications Client Server etc.

64. 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

65. 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

66. 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

67. 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

68. 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

69. 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

70. 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

71. Other Bookstores Crown Barnes and Nobles Fry’s Electronics Books Section

72. END OF MODULE

73. MODULE Course Material

74. Module Objective Text Book Student Guide Link to Microsoft Certification Examination Other Recommended Books Electronic Reference Software

75. 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

76. 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

77. 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

78. 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

79. 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

80. 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

81. 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

82. 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

83. Software Hands-on experience with Windows95 is required Knowledge of Windows NT server 4.0 will be acquired during the course

84. END OF MODULE

85. MODULE Summary of Key Concerns

86. Module Objective Examination concerns Project concerns Homework and grading concerns

87. 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

88. 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

89. 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

90. END OF MODULE

91. MODULE First Day’s Tasks

92. Add/Drop Procedure Group Formation Course Content Overview

93. Add/Drop Procedure

94. Group Formation

95. Course Contents

96. END OF MODULE IX END OF COURSE CONTENTS