Connecting networksLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network.
You understand the selection criteria for network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements.
You are able to configure, monitor and troubleshoot network devices and solve common issues with broadband connections.
You develop knowledge and skills needed to implement basic IPSec and virtual private network (VPN) operations.

Content

What are the different WAN technologies and their characteristics?
How to configure and troubleshoot serial and broadband connections as well as VPNs?
How to monitor and troubleshoot network operations?

Evaluation

Students can
a.use professional vocabulary systematically.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.

Qualifications

Scaling networks