Maricopa Community Colleges  ELT246AA   19986-20005 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  06/23/98  
ELT246AA     19986-20005 LEC
LAB 		1.50 Credit(s)
0 Credit(s) 		1.50 Period(s)
1.50 Period(s)
Network Management I
Networking topics including installation and upgrade procedures for operating system software; file information, accounting, memory management, system performance, configuration files, and security. Prerequisites: ELT244 or ELT244AB, or departmental approval.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ELT246AA   19986-20005 Network Management I
1. Determine network management procedures for appropriate installation or upgrading of operating system hardware and software. (I)
2. Select and manage the configuration of an effective LAN operating system which complies with IEEE standards and is both cost efficient and expandable. (II)
3. Explain strategies for managing the installation and operation of LAN operating system which meets user needs and accommodates traffic loads. (III)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ELT246AA   19986-20005 Network Management I
    I. Network management functions
        A. Planning and selection
          1. Facilities for network control and monitoring
          2. Traffic handling capabilities
          3. Reliability
          4. Expandability
          5. Installation
          6. Maintenance
        B. Installation and tuning
        C. Operation, support, and maintenance
        D. Configuration management
        E. Monitoring
        F. Security
      II. Selecting and configuring a LAN
          A. Key factors
            1. Architecture
            2. Speed
            3. Cabling
            4. Product support and service
            5. Host connectivity
            6. Compliance to IEEE standards
          B. Pitfalls to avoid
            1. Integration with existing environment
            2. Expandability and cost per station
        III. LAN installation and operation
            A. Network configuration
              1. Determining user needs
              2. Predicting traffic loads
              3. Cable layout
              4. Wire closets
            B. Installation planning
            C. Network installation
              1. Configuring servers and workstations
              2. Organizing directory structures and paths
              3. Establishing security
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