Mar 29, 2024  
Middlesex Community College Academic Catalog 2017-18 
    
Middlesex Community College Academic Catalog 2017-18 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NST 235 - Advanced Networking

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This course provides advanced level understanding of network technology with emphasis on network security concepts. It will also cover network operating systems, routing and switching, and security aspects specific to wireless networks. Installation, configuration, and administration of enterprise networks will also be included.  Principles of network management; network resources such as print servers, back-up and disaster recovery topics; and advanced topics such as voice over IP, VPN, and optical networks will be discussed.  Employability skills such as problem solving, teamwork, communications, and critical thinking are integrated into the coursework. Students are expected to have access to a computer with internet outside of class as there is a major web component to the course.
A student who successfully completes this course will be able to:
-Describe network protocols and assign devices to first three layers of OSI reference model
-Install, Configure and test enterprise networks including Windows and Linux
-Install network operating systems at access layer of networks and make them work with network control mechanisms of DHCP, DNS and network management tools.
-Plan and perform recovery backups in SAN/NAS
-Install and configure VOIP SWR/HWR
-Install, Configure and test enterprise networks including Windows and Linux
- Install network operating systems at access layer of networks and make them work with network control mechanisms of DHCP, DNS and network management tools.
-Describe VPN and configure it in the lab environment
-Explain the Methods used to secure Networks at deferent layers.
 

Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: NST 181 or approval from instructor.


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