Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/27/90
CIS240 19912-19986	LEC	3 Credit(s)	3 Period(s)
Local Area Network Planning and Design
Analysis of the needs and requirements for a local area network (LAN). Emphasis on basic systems analysis and design for a local area network, selection of appropriate hardware and software components. Includes current and future issues, needs analysis, cost estimation, selection of connectivity and network components, and issues relating to access, security, and support. Prerequisites: CIS190 or permission of instructor.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
CIS240   19912-19986	Local Area Network Planning and Design

1.	Describe current issues in local area networking. (I)
2.	Describe process of systems analysis specific to LANs. (I)
3.	Identify advantages and disadvantages of various LAN products. (II)
4.	Describe OSI network model layers and their impact on LAN products. (II)
5.	Assess performance requirements of network fileserver. (II)
6.	Evaluate and select appropriate LAN operating system, hardware components, and topology. (II)
7.	Compute cost of the selected LAN hardware and software. (II)
8.	Describe applications software licensing legalities, issues, and requirements. (III)
9.	Identify features, advantages, and limitations of single-user vs. mult-user LAN software products. (III)
10.	Identify LAN fileserver and workstation configuration issues and requirements. (IV)
11.	Describe acceptance testing procedures for installed work. (IV)
12.	Identify LAN security and user access issues. (IV)
13.	Describe process of documenting LAN procedures. (V)
14.	Describe process of training LAN administrator and users. (V)
15.	Describe LAN support and problem resolution issues. (V)
16.	Describe mixed vendor LAN environments. (VI)
17.	Describe future directions in LANs. (VI)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
CIS240   19912-19986	Local Area Network Planning and Design

I. Planning an Analysis for Local Area Network A. Current issues in local area netw B. Introduction to systems analysis process C. End-user interview process D. Current and anticipated software application requirements E. Current and anticipated hardware requirements F. Connectivity and cabling requirements G. Resource sharing requirements H. Environmental considerations I. Computer system life-cycle concept II. Selecting the Local Area Network A. Comparison of various LAN products B. Discussion of OSI network layers relating to LAN products C. Matching user requirements to LAN capabilities D. Selection of LAN operating systems software based on requirements and capabilities E. Selection of LAN fileserver hardware based on requirements and capabilities F. Selection of LAN communications components based on requirements and capabilities G. Discussion of advantages and disadvantages of selected LAN product H. Process of computing the cost of the selected LAN hardware and software III. Selecting the Applications Software A. Discussion of software licensing issues, legalities, and requirements. B. Individual-user versus multi-user LAN software products C. Software product compatibility in LAN environment IV. Local Area Network A. LAN fileserver configuration requirements B. Workstation configuration requirements C. Resource sharing issues D. Security and user access issues E. Acceptance testing procedures for installed network V. Documentation, Training and Problem Resolution A. Documenting LAN use and procedures B. Training procedures for LAN administrator and users C. Determining and resolving problems D. Use of product support services hotlines VI. Advanced Topics A. Mixed vendor LAN environments B. Future directions in LANs

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