MIT 285: NETWORK ARCHITECTURE

In this course, students learn about the role of a network administrator, the many considerations of operating a modern system, and the tools and technologies that are available to meet the requirements and demands of an organization's network. They explore the structure of the Internet and examine protocols, routers, and client/server architecture related to configuring network services. Students also learn about software platforms, control shared resources, and security from a practical perspective. Through a series of LabSim assignments, students practice administrative tasks using applications as network tools, routing, securing ports, configuring network address translations, and confirming reconfigurations. Prerequisite: MAT 300 and MIT 245