CIS 485 Local Area Networks • Dr N Ganesan • Room SFT 615/ SHC 346 • Ext. 3-2928 CIS 485 Course syllabus • • • • • • • • • Overview Course Contents (Lecture Notes) Project Information Project Groups Examination Information Tutorial Workshop References Summary Overview By Nanda Ganesan, Ph.D. © N. Ganesan, All Rights Reserved Major Thrust • • • • • • • • LAN Theory Peer-to-Peer Networking Home Networking (Planned) Wireless LAN (Planned) Client-Server Networking Terminal Server Networking Web Server Configuration Other Servers – Media Server – DHCP Server – DNS Server Practical Orientation • Microsoft Certified Network Administraton (MCNA) curriculum • Specific courses: – Course 2151 Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essential – Course 2152 Implementing Microsoft Windows Professional and Server • Note: The focus on both courses will change as Windows 2003 server is introduced in due course Components LAN Theory Infrastructure Peer-to-Peer Networking Client-Server Networking Terminal-Server Networking Wireless Networking Home Networking Other Specific Applications Web Server Installation • • • • • • • • • • • Topics Network Theory Network Hardware Network Application: Peer-to-Peer Wireless Networking Client-Server Network Directory Structure Client-Server Network Installation Managing Users and Resources Managing the Server Installing and Operating a Web Server Installation of Other Servers Network Security Coverage • Theory will mostly be covered during the first half of the quarter that would include coverage on TCP/IP • The second half of the quarter will partly focus on hands-on exercises – – – – Peer-to-peer networking Client-Server networking Installation of other servers Network security Students’ Perspective • Have a good understanding of the functional features of different network architectures such as the peer-to-peer, client-server and thin-client network architectures • Have a grasp of the physical network architectures used in practice such as the bus, ring and star architectures • Be aware of the basic hardware and software components used for building networks Students’ Perspective • Become familiar with various practical implementations of the Ethernet and Token Ring networks • Be exposed to a range of topics covered in some courses that constitute part of the curriculum for Microsoft certification • Be able to set up a peer-to-peer network and understand the concept of sharing resources on the network Students’ Perspective • become acquainted with the functioning of a client-server network based on the Windows 2000 Server operating system • be able to configure, install and administer an entry level Windows 2000 network Delivery of Instruction • Based on Technology Mediate Learning (TML) • TML Components – Website – Multimedia CD-ROM – A probable Cyber-lab accessible from any computer on the Internet Website Addresses • Address for internal/external access: – www.calstatela.edu/faculty/nganesa • Address for internal access: – ganesan.calstatela.edu Multimedia Modules • Students may be required to listen to multimedia modules during regular lecture hours • Students are therefore required to bring their own set of headphones for each class • Leaving the headphones at home is equivalent to being absent from part of a lecture TML Advantage • The in-class meeting may be reduced by a certain percentage of time thus enabling the students to take full advantage of Technology Mediated Learning (TML) – As permitted by university guidelines Attendance • Regular attendance at this stage is emphasized • Course material – Reflect new developments • Missed class meetings – Copy the notes from a friend References • Website listed • Course slides stored under Lecture Notes on the web • Stored references – A collection of web references stored in PDF format – A listing of relevant web links Textbook • Refer to the web The End Course Contents By Nanda Ganesan, Ph.D. © All Rights Reserved Course Contents • • • • • Section 1: Network Theory Section 2: Network Hardware Section 3: Network Protocols Section 4: Peer-to-Peer Networking Section 5: Client-server Network Installation and Configuration • Section 6: Managing Users and Resources • Section 7: Application Servers • Section 8: Network Security Section 1: Network Theory • LAN definition • Functional architectures • Physical architectures • LAN topology Section 2: Network Hardware • Network media • Networking hardware • Practical Ethernet configurations • Practical Token-Ring configurations Section 3: Network Protocols • IEEE and lower level LAN protocols • TCP/IP and other upper level protocols • Other protocols and services • TCP/IP commands Section 4: Peer-to-Peer Networking • Client configuration overview • Network client configuration • Testing and troubleshooting client connections • Overview of exploring the network • Exploring the network in Windows 2000 • Fundamentals of soft resource sharing • Soft resource sharing in Windows 2000 • Fundamentals of hard resource sharing • Installation and sharing of printers • Defining the properties of a shared printer Section 5: Client-Server Network Installation and Configuration • Client-server directory structure • Windows 2000 installation Section 6: Managing Uses and Resources • Managing users and resources • Administration of local users and groups • Introduction to server administration and tools • Server storage management • Managing services and applications Section 7: Application Servers • Installation of the IIS • Configuring and managing the IIS Section 8: Network Security • ?? The End Examination and Grading By Nanda Ganesan, Ph.D. © All Rights Reserved Overview • There will be three examinations conducted consisting of the following: – Midterm 1 – Midterm 2 – Final Examination Schedule Examination Schedule Focus Midterm 1 4th Week Weeks 1-3 Midterm 2 7th Week Weeks 4-6 Final 11th Week Weeks 7-10 More on Examination Schedule • For the night class, the midterm examinations will begin at 8:00 p.m. and continue till 9:30 p.m. • For the day classes, the midterm examinations will be conducted during the second class meeting of the week • The final examination will be conducted on the 11th week at the time and date indicated in the class schedule Examination Format • Multiple-choice questions are slated for all the examinations • The number of questions in the two midterms will be in the range of 75-100 • The final examination may contain more than 100 questions requiring the students to bring along two Scantrons Material Allowed in the Examination • All examinations are closed-book examinations • One cheat-sheet is allowed for each examination • Simple calculators calculators are allowed in the examination • Programmable calculators are not allowed in the examination Examination Coverage • Midterm 1 – Weeks 1-3 • Midterm 2 – Weeks 4-6 • Final – Weeks 7-10 • None of the examinations are comprehensive although knowledge of previously covered material is often required to answer questions in the later examinations Make-up Examinations • No make-up examinations are offered • Exception – Critical situation pertaining to self or a family member in which case appropriate document will be required • Unacceptable – Any other reason Grade Composition • Midterm 1 15% • Midterm 2 15% • Group Project 25% • Final examination 45% • Total = 100% The above figures are provided only as a guideline Assignment of Letter Grade The assignment of a letter grade is based on a curve. 60% 15% A B 25% ?% C D End Project Information By Nanda Ganesan, Ph.D. © All Rights Reserved Project Groups • One group project is required • Each group would be composed of 4 members • The end result would be a project presentation and a project report Project Task • Projects can be exploratory in nature or they could deal with an actual implementation of hardware and/or software relating to communications • Projects that explore the actual implementation of hardware and software will be graded favorably • Selection of topics that are purely theoretical in nature and those that deal mostly with management issues are discouraged • Sample topics will be discussed later Project Topic • Must be application oriented • Two choices for possible project topics – Review an actual implementation – Give a hands-on demonstration of the features of a hardware/software system relating to communications Anchor Areas for Project Topics • Windows 2003 server family • Application servers • Network security Experience Related Topics • With the approval of the instructor, a student may embark on an individual project in lieu of the group project • Students having extensive experience in communications or those who are involved in communication related projects are candidates for individual projects • Anyone fulfilling the above requirements may consult with the instructor for discussion and approval of a project topic Job Related Topics • A student may also be allowed to present current job related information as an individual project provided the current job relates to either communications or networking • Again, anyone wishing to pursue a job related project topic may consult with the instructor for discussion and approval of a the topic A Note of Caution • Do not present the material covered or that is slated for coverage in the class as part of the project presentation Project Methodology • Step 1: Survey the literature on the chosen topic • Step 2a: For the exploratory projects, describe the actual implementation of a system or describe a specific feature of a software in the area of networking • Step 2b: For the hands-on projects, give a demonstration of hardware and/or software chosen for the project Project Presentation • Presentation slides must be created using PowerPoint • For each group, the total duration of the presentation should not exceed 30 minutes • Each member of the group is required to present his or her portion of the project work Presentation Schedule • The first half of project groups will present during the 9th week of the Quarter • The second half of project groups will present during the 10th week of the Quarter • The presentation slot for the Morning classes will be during the second meeting of the week • The presentations for the evening classes will commence after the mid-class 30 minute break Presentation Format • Number of slides to be produced by each group member is left to the discretion of the member concerned • For consistency, the slides style and format used in the course lectures are to be followed Presentation Contents Organization • A title slide with the name of the group members • A slide showing the contents of the entire presentation • Main body of the presentation divided into smaller modules • A summary of the project • A Glossary of key terms relating to the project topic Project Report • A group report must be submitted consisting entirely of PowerPoint slides • The submission must be in electronic form – The collection of slides may be submitted stored either on a floppy disk or on a CD or on a Zip disk • Hardcopy submissions will not be accepted • Disk containing the report must be submitted immediately following the project presentation End MODULE VI 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 2000 – 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 • 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 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 PCMagazine CD-ROM • Software vendors • Conference and seminar organizers • Companies specializing in computerbased 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 MODULE VII Course Material Module Objective • Text Book • Student Guide • Link to Microsoft Certification Examination • Other Recommended Books • Electronic Reference • Software Text Book • Business Data Communications by Raymond R Panko • The strength of the book lies in its application oriented treatment of the subject • To a large extent, the book covers the subject from a networking and an Internet point of view thus enhancing its usefulness Overview of the Textbook • Many of the topics and information covered in this course are also covered in the book • The book is recommended for those who find the subject covered in the student guide difficult to follow • The application portion of the course such as the peer-to-peer networking etc. are, however, not covered in the course The Role of the Text Book • Because of the fact that the multimedia modules of the course are based on the student guide, the text book plays a complimentary role • Therefore, the text book is discussed form this vantage point Text Book Coverage • A good source for backup information on theoretical topics • Computer networking is better covered in the student guide • Internet topics are covered more extensively in the text book • The author also maintains a web address for supporting course material such as display slides etc. Text Book Usefulness • Students with minimal exposure to the topics to be covered and those who have difficulty following the concepts are most likely to benefit from the book • Others may opt to use the book as a reference • In essence, the book is best used as a reference, in particular, for Internet related topics Overview of the Student Guide • A student guide containing the slides to be presented in the class is required • 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 will be the primary course material • The guide is divided into four parts – Communication Theory – Communication Hardware, Software and Services – Local Area Networks – The Internet The Role of the Student Guide • Because the course will be taught electronically for most part, the student guide is required as the base material for the multimedia modules • Most of the slides that are displayed can be found in the student guide except, of course, the software demonstrations Other Recommended Books for Further Study • FrontPage 98, Paperback Edition • 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 on available FrontPage 98 books Summary of Hardcopy Reference • Required text – Ganesan, Nanda, Local Area Networks, 1997 – Business Data Communications, Raynond R. Panko • Additional reference – Person, Using Windows 95 Special Edition, Que Corporation, 1995 – FrontPage 98, Paperback edition. 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 concepts • Datapro is essentially an encyclopedia of computer terminology and technology Software • Hands-on experience with Windows95 is required • Knowledge of FrontPage 98 will be acquired during the course END Summary of Key Concerns By Nanda Ganesan © All rights reserved. Electronic Delivery of Instruction • Information about this course will largely be disseminated through this website • Students are required to bring two Zip diskettes and a headphone with volume control to each class meeting • Duration of class meeting may be reduced by an appropriate time period to further facilitate Technology Mediated Learning (TML) Examinations and Grading • Altogether, there would be three examinations, consisting of two midterm examinations and one final examination • The two midterm examination will be held on the 4th and 7th weeks of the Quarter respectively • The final examination will be held on the date and time printed on the class schedule • A cheat-sheet is allowed for both the midterm and the final examinations • A make-up examination is not normally offered Grading • The three examinations and the project would contribute to the cumulative score • The letter grade is assigned based on a curve depicting the cumulative score Project • A group project is to be completed where the end result would be a presentation and a report • The project presentations are scheduled for the ninth and tenth weeks of the Quarter • The deadline for the submission of the project is the day of the final examination • The project report that is essentially a collection of slides presented during the project presentation subject to the feedback given by the instructor is to be submitted in electronic form, i.e. on a disk containing the PowerPoint slides End First Day’s Tasks By Nanda Ganesan, Ph.D. © All rights reserved. First Day’s Tasks • Add/Drop Procedure • Group Formation • Course Content Overview Add/Drop Procedure Group Formation Course Contents The End