Computer and Communication Networks
Objectives:
The subject introduces managerial-level technical knowledge and terminology on matters concerning communications and computer networks in order to qualify managers to effectively interact with telecommunication technicians. Students are expected to comprehend and apply the notions of data communications (e.g., routing, congestion control) in business environments.
Skills:
Students will acquire knowledge and practical experience on issues regarding the basic principles of telecommunications (concepts, models, architectures, services and management of digital networks) and data networks (network infrastructure, layering, Internet protocols, network services and applications).
Students will further be in position to communicate with specialized technical personnel in enterprises. In addition, students will be able to make decisions about the suitability of network services, platforms, and networked systems with enterprise needs.
Prerequisites:
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Content:
Network operations and communication systems
Unification of network and telecommunications infrastructure
Internet infrastructure, IP protocol, Addressing, Subnetting
Internet applications and services, DNS, Content Distribution Networks
Εφαρμογές Διαδικτύου, Υπηρεσία DNS, Δίκτυα Διανομής Περιεχομένου (CDN)
Transport protocols, TCP, Congestion Control
Flow routing in the Internet, BGP protocol
Middleboxes, Network Address Translation, Firewalls
Textbooks:
Business Data Communications and Networking, Jerry FitzGerald, Wiley
Business Data Communications, 6/E, William Stallings, Prentice Hall
Δικτύωση Υπολογιστών, Προσέγγιση από πάνω προς τα κάτω, J. Kurose, K. Ross, Εκδόσεις Γκιούρδας
Computer Networking: Principles, Protocols and Practice, O. Bonaventure (http://cnp3book.info.ucl.ac.be/2nd/cnp3bis.pdf)
Assessment:
50% Course assignment
50% Final exam
