CISY4033

This is an introductory course in networking with a survey and evaluation of network media, access methods, topologies, and terminology. Topics will include end user perspective, network cabling, hardware and software protocols, internetworking, network operating systems, and system administration. Included will be basic server installation, configuration, and management. A variety of workstation and server operating systems will be explored through extensive hands-on labs with an emphasis on network security.