ITOP 2403: Introduction to Network Optimized Monitoring
Effective date
September 2021
School
Continuing Studies
Description
This course provides students with foundational knowledge of network monitoring which can be used for optimizing data flow and access in a complex and changing environment. Students will learn about various industry standard network monitoring and optimization tools, such as Nagios, Cacti, SolarWinds and PRTGs. It will also help students understand the importance of continuity planning for mission critical applications.
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe network monitoring and optimization
- Install, configure, and use monitoring tools, such as Nagios, Cacti, OpenNMS, SolarWinds and PRTG to monitor services and processes on Linux and Windows
- Implement infrastructure hardware monitoring services to set up routers and switches
- Examine log files and hardware resources
- Discuss Business Process Intelligence and its significance
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 36
Total Hours: 36
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)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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50
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Multiple assignments throughout the course
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Quizzes/Tests
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20
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Final Exam
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30
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Course topics
- Network Monitoring
Monitoring tools and applications - Nagios,
Installation, configuration, and monitoring using monitoring tools and applications, such as Nagios, Cacti, and PRTG
Moitoring Windows and Linux environment
Monitoring routers and switches
High availability and failover options for tools such as Nagios
Creating performance and traffic graphs
Security and standards for tools, such as Cacti
Business Process Intelligence
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.