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ITOP 2413: Network Optimized Monitoring 

Effective date

September 2021 

Department

IT Operations 

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. 

Credits

4.5 

Year of study

2nd Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

None 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 72
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

 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Quizzes/Tests 

20 

 

Final Exam 

30 

 

Assignments 

50 

Multiple assignments throughout the course. 

Course topics

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.
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