Service Provider NetworksLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After the successful completion of this course, students are able to implement a variety of solutions used in operator networks.  Students are able to apply their knowledge and skills when networks are migrated. Upon completion of this course, students are able to solve new problems by applying their knowledge and skills in new ways, and are able to analyze the results.

Content

The course deals with major technologies used by network operators such as routing techniques and their configuration (OSPF, IS-IS,  BGP), VRF technology, MPLS technology, MPLS-VPN solutions, fast convergence and its configuration and IPv6 provider networks. Students are working on projects which are based on the needs of working life. The projects come from local network operators, internet service providers and other companies dealing with networks. The SimuNet network is a very important platform for implementing projects.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The evaluation takes is based on each student's contribution and of the progress of the project. At the end of the course the students will give a presentation and a project report which are also part of the assessment.