IS 6640 - Networking and Servers

Meets with IS 4440. An introduction to the design, operation, and management of telecommunication systems including Server 2003, IIS, Linux, TCP/IP, and management support for networking. This course provides instruction in data communications and computer network definitions, concepts and principles, including (but not limited to): the conversion of voice, data, video and image to digital form; topologies; protocols; standards; and fundamental concepts related to data communication networks, such as routers, gateways, cabling, etc. It prepares students to make intelligent and informed decisions about data network design/management, by analyzing the benefits, drawbacks, effects, tradeoffs, and the compromises related to various data communication technologies. You will learn how to make policy, design and installation decisions.