NETW 440 - Network Design and Management

3 Credits
This course will explore industry best practices for the design and management of network infrastructures. Design topics will include: designing the network topology, IP addressing schemes, selecting network devices, security design strategies, documentation and software tools. Management topics will include: FCAPS, SNMP, RMON, and software\hardware tools. Lab work is designed to simulate real-world networking.

Prerequisite(s): NETW 152, NETW 217, and NETW 241
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Design computer network infrastructure.
2. Use software tools to monitor network performance.
3. Use web-based tools to monitor security on the network.
4. Assess a given network for suitability and identify areas that could be improved.
5. Analyze the impact of desktop, server, and cloud-based network management.