vcc.ca
ITOP 2309: Data Communications and Networks
Effective date
September 2021
Department
IT Operations
School
Continuing Studies
Description
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills required to administer a Linux-based networked environment.
It will build upon the foundation of Linux operating system concepts established in the Linux Server Fundamentals (ITOP 1107) course. Students will learn the skills, techniques, and best practices required to provide novice and intermediate level Linux network server administration. Students will configure recent versions of various server software, such as BIND, DHCP, FTP, NFS, NIS, and Sendmail, on one or more Linux distributions.
Credits
4.5
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
ITOP 1107.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe BIND, DHCP, NIS, and the operation of DNS
- Install and configure DHCP service, BIND, Samba, and NIC server and clients
- Explain email delivery system, including the role of the mail transfer agent (MTA)
- Create basic Bash scripts
- Define IMAP, POP, FTP, and SSH protocols
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 60
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 12
Total Hours: 72
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 12
Total Hours: 72
Instructional Strategies
Students will engage with the material through a combination of interactive learning methods, such as hands-on activities, case studies, simulations, group work/discussions, demonstration and troubleshooting of problem-based tasks, projects, and exams.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
40 |
5-10 assignments |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
30 |
1-2 quizzes |
|
Final Exam |
30 |
|
Course topics
- DNS DHCP Mail servers SSH FTP NFS NIS Linux scripting
Learning resources
Textbook: Foundations of CentOS Linux
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.