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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Enterprise Computer Systems Configuration
Module Code	CA249
School	School of Computing
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Brian Stone Semester 2: Brian Stone Autumn: Brian Stone
Module Teacher	Brian Stone
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is for the students to become familiar with setting up and managing network equipment and software as well as various servers used in modern enterprise computing environments.

Learning Outcomes

1. Download and successfully install Linux packages.
2. Download and install Virtual Machines.
3. Properly install and configure dynamic routing software such as RIP on Linux machines.
4. Correctly utilise static addresses for routing.
5. Troubleshoot incorrectly configured routers, examine routing tables and analyse network traffic using traffic capture tools.
6. Implement Linux bridging and have an appreciation of the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).
7. Distinguish between the various types of firewalls, have an appreciation of practical network security and be able to use iptables to perform packet filtering on a LAN.
8. Set up and configure servers for HTTP, DNS, DHCP and SSH.
9. Utilise applications of SNMP and the MIB, SNMP traps and applications of SNMP for network configuration and management.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	Moduke lectures
Lab	36	No Description
Independent learning	150	No Description
On-line learning	40	No Description
Total Workload: 250

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

None

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Linux Installation	5%	n/a
Assignment	Virtual Machine installation	5%	n/a
Assignment	Installation of DNS	5%	n/a
Assignment	Installation of DHCP	5%	n/a
Assignment	Static routes	5%	n/a
Assignment	Set up basic RIP router	5%	n/a
Assignment	Set up firewalls	5%	n/a
Assignment	SSH secure shell	5%	n/a
Assignment	Set up a web server	5%	n/a
Assignment	Written work	5%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

115, Moodle website, 0, Moodle module website,

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Programme or List of Programmes

BSSA

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

BSc in Enterprise Computing

SHSA

Study Abroad (Science & Health)

Timetable this semester: Timetable for CA249

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