Overview

Indicative content includes:

• Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) routing protocol on point-to-point & broadcast multiaccess networks.
• Network security concepts
• Access Control Lists (ACLs)
• Network Address Translation (NAT) for IPv4
• WAN access technologies
• Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). IPSec.
• Quality of Service (QoS)
• Network design
• Network management
• Network virtualisation
• Network automation

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -Equivalent to 40%. Uses key areas of theory or knowledge to meet the Learning Outcomes of the module. Is able to formulate an appropriate solution to accurately solve tasks and questions. Can identify individual aspects, but lacks an awareness of links between them and the wider contexts. Outputs can be understood, but lack structure and/or coherence.

-good -Equivalent to the range 60%-69%. Is able to analyse a task or problem to decide which aspects of theory and knowledge to apply. Solutions are of a workable quality, demonstrating understanding of underlying principles. Major themes can be linked appropriately but may not be able to extend this to individual aspects. Outputs are readily understood, with an appropriate structure but may lack sophistication.

-excellent -Equivalent to the range 70%+. Assemble critically evaluated, relevant areas of knowledge and theory to constuct professional-level solutions to tasks and questions presented. Is able to cross-link themes and aspects to draw considered conclusions. Presents outputs in a cohesive, accurate, and efficient manner.

Learning Outcomes

• Configure and troubleshoot ACLs and NAT

• Configure and troubleshoot single area OSPFv2.

• Explain how ACLs can be used for traffic filtering and security

• Explain how LANs can be linked securely

• Explain how and why NAT is implemented

• Explain how network design can affect scalability

• Explain the purpose and characteristics of network virtualisation