Subject

Network Administration

Course Title

Network Administration
Network administration

Code

F23L3S059

Study Programme

Internet, networks and security

Organizer of the study programme (unit, institute, department or division)

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

Degree level (first, second, third cycle)

First Cycle

Academic year / semester

6 / Summer

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

Alexandra Dedinec

Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

Computer Networks or Computer Networks and Security

10.

Objectives of the course programme (competences)

Upon completion of the course, the student is expected to understand the issues of network administration and to know
to apply to the methods and tools for administration of communication networks.

11.

Course content

(1) Introduction. What is NM, why is it necessary, challenges and evolution
(1) Dimensions, life cycle, interoperability, layers, functions, processes, and organization
(2) Basic concepts, NM architecture, device management, agents, MIB, administration systems, administration network
(2) Protocols, communication schemes, SNMP, CLI, syslog, netconf, netflow, IPFIX
(1) Functions, device and configuration discovery, data storage, monitoring
(2) FCAPS - fault, configuration, accounting, performance, security management
Integration, opportunities, prospects, challenges, approaches
(1) NGOSS & Framework, eTOM, BPF, SID, TAM
(2) SNMP, organizational and functional model, information model, communication model, administration and security, v1, 2, 3. USM, VACM
(1) Management in an NFV/SDN environment

12.

Learning methods

Lectures using presentations, interactive lectures, exercises (using equipment and software packages), teamwork, case studies, guest lecturers, independent preparation and defense of a project assignment and a seminar paper.

13.

Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

14.

Distribution of available time

30 + 45 + 15 + 15 + 75 = 180 hours

15.

Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures - theoretical instruction	30 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, teamwork	45 hours

16.

Other forms of activities

16.1.	Project assignments	15 hours
16.2.	Independent assignments	15 hours
16.3.	Home study	75 hours

17.

Assessment method

17.1.	Tests	10 points
17.2.	Seminar paper / project (presentation: written and oral)	15 points
17.3.	Activities and learning	10 points
17.4.	Final exam	70 points

18.

Grading criteria (points / grade)

up to 50 points	5 (five) (F)
from 51 to 60 points	6 (six) (E)
from 61 to 70 points	7 (seven) (D)
from 71 to 80 points	8 (eight) (C)
from 81 to 90 points	9 (nine) (B)
from 91 to 100 points	10 (ten) (A)

19.

Requirement for obtaining a signature and taking the final exam

Completed laboratory exercises

20.

Language of instruction

Macedonian and English

21.

Method for monitoring the quality of teaching

Internal evaluation and survey mechanism

22.

Literature

22.1.	Required literature 1. Michael W. Lucas \| Network Flow Analysis \| No Starch Press \| 2010 2. Benoit Claise, Ralf Wolter \| Network Management: Accounting and Performance Strategies \| Cisco Press \| 2007
22.2.	Additional literature No. Author Title Publisher Year