MN511 - Enterprise and Cloud Networks

Credit points: 20 credit points

Workload: 60 hours

Prerequisite: N/A

Co-requisite: N/A

Aims & objectives

This is a core unit out of a total of 6 units in the Graduate Diploma of Networking (GDNet) and 12 units in Master of Networking (MNet). This unit addresses the course learning outcomes and complements other courses in a related field by developing students’ specialised knowledge in computer networks and applying critical skills in networking equipment such as routers, switches and servers. For further course information refer to: http://www.mit.edu.au/study-with-us/programs/master-networking, http://www.mit.edu.au/study-with-us/programs/graduate-diploma-networking. This unit is part of the AQF Level 8 (GDNet) and level 9 (MNet) courses.
This unit will introduce the fundamentals of networking through analysis of the Open System Interconnection (OSI) and Internet networking models. Students will learn the role of each model layer and the technologies used to provide end-to-end connectivity between computer systems and the associated networking protocols.  Students will get the knowledge and skills to specify, configure, and manage a medium sized network. The unit will also introduce Enterprise and Cloud Networks topologies and technologies.

The unit topics may include:

  • The changing nature of businesses, changing nature of ICT professionals and the relationship between Business, ICT and Higher Education
  • Cloud computing fundamentals
  • Cloud architecture and Cloud service model
  • Cloud security fundamentals
  • Introduction to the mainframe environment
  • Mainframe workloads for business needs
  • ICT technical skills for Cloud and Mainframes
  • IT and related industry activity and research developments in the local community, and around the globe; ACS’s CBOK, SFIA and their relationship with industry; Career pathways.
     

Learning outcomes

At the completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  • Analyse and discuss the significance of internetworking for contemporary organisations.  
  • Explain human factors in achieving business and technical goals through planning and design.
  • Investigate and develop architectural internetworking design for the business and application domains.
  • Analyse and report on the current and future state of the internetworking infrastructure and its applications.
  • Create a process to support the administration and management of Cloud and enterprise networks.

Weekly topics

This unit will cover the content below:

Week # Lecture Topics Laboratory Topics
1 Lecture 1 Introduction/ICT technical skills: The past and the future Laboratory 1 Identify one job position for Cloud Computing and complete the job position details.
2 Lecture 2 Business Functions and Enterprise Computing Laboratory 2 E-Commerce platforms and ICT technologies
3 Lecture 3 Cloud computing fundamentals Laboratory 3 Understand Cloud Service Models
4 Lecture 4 Cloud Adoption Laboratory 4 Set up your own AWS Academy account
5 Lecture 5 Network Basics in Cloud Computing Laboratory 5 Create an Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud instance (Amazon EC2) that hosts a simple website. Mid-term review.
6 Lecture 6 Introduction to the mainframe environment Laboratory 6 ICT in Labs
7 Lecture 7 Security and privacy in the cloud Laboratory 7 Understand Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC).
8 Lecture 8 Storage basics in Cloud Computing Laboratory 8 Create an ec2 windows instance
9 Lecture 9 Introduction to OpenStack Laboratory 9 Understand Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS)
10 Lecture 10 Role of Cloud Computing in a Business Sector (Case Study) Laboratory 10 Create an Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) bucket. Bring Assignment 2 draft copy.
11 ICT technical skills for Cloud and Mainframes, Quantum Networks Assignment 2 demonstration
12 Lecture 12 ICT technical skills for Cloud and Mainframes Contd. and Review Laboratory 12 Assignment 2 demonstration Continued. Review and submission of remaining laboratory and tutorial.

Assessment

Assessment Task Due Date A B Learning Outcomes Assessed
Assessment 1 Individual -Formative Week 3 10%   a
Assessment 2 - In-class test (On Campus, Face to Face) Week 6 10%   a-b
Assessment 3 - Group Week 11 20%   c-e
Assessment 4 - Class Participation and Contribution Week 2-11 10%   a-e
Final Examination (3 hours)     50% a-e
TOTALS   40% 60%  

Task Type: Type A: unsupervised, Type B: supervised

Contribution and participation (10%)
This unit has class participation as an assessment. The assessment task and marking rubric will follow the Guidelines on Assessing Class Participation (https://www.mit.edu.au/about-us/governance/institute-rules- policies-and-plans/policies-procedures-and-guidelines/Guidelines_on_Assessing_Class_Participation). Further details will be provided in the assessment specification on the type of assessment tasks and the marking rubrics.

Textbook and reference materials

Note: Students are required to purchase the prescribed textbook and have it available each week in class.
Textbook:

  • Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Cloud Computing Technology, 1st ed. Singapore: Springer, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-3026-3

References:

  • G. Ramasamy, Advanced Networking: Improving the Quality of Service in Mobile Adhoc Networks, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2023
  • J. Kurose and K. Ross, “Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach. Eight Edition. Harlow.” Pearson Education, 2021.
  • Networking Essentials Companion Guide, 1st ed. Cisco Press, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.ciscopress.com/store/networking-essentials-companion-guide-9780137660483
  • Lisdorf, “Cloud Computing Basics,” Cloud Computing Basics. Apress. https://doi. org/10.1007/978-1-4842-6921-3, 2021.
  • A. Johnson, Cisco Networking Academy, Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation Labs and Study Guide (CCNAv7) (Lab Companion) 1st Edition, Cisco Press, 2020
  • Cisco Networking Academy, Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation Companion Guide (CCNAv7) 1st Edition, Cisco Press, 2020

Adopted Reference Style: IEEE
 

Graduate attributes

MIT is committed to ensure the course is current, practical and relevant so that graduates are “work ready” and equipped for life-long learning. In order to accomplish this, the MIT Graduate Attributes identify the required knowledge, skills and attributes that prepare students for the industry.
The level to which Graduate Attributes covered in this unit are as follows:

Ability to communicate Independent and lifelong learning Ethics Analytical and problem solving Cultural and global awareness Team work Specialist knowledge of a field of study

Legend

Levels of attainment Extent covered
The attribute is covered by theory and practice, and addressed by assessed activities in which the students always play an active role, e.g. workshops, lab submissions, assignments, demonstrations, tests, examinations.
The attribute is covered by theory or practice, and addressed by assessed activities in which the students mostly play an active role, e.g. discussions, reading, intepreting documents, tests, examinations.
The attribute is discussed in theory or practice; it is addressed by assessed activities in which the students may play an active role, e.g. lectures and discussions, reading, interpretation, workshops, presentations.
The attribute is presented as a side issue in theory or practice; it is not specifically assessed, but it is addressed by activities such as lectures or tutorials.
The attribute is not considered, there is no theory or practice or activities associated with this attribute.