Operating Systems Concepts And Networking Management
- Sciences
- 800 level
- 2 credit units
- 473 pages
- 17 units
This course introduces operating system concepts and networking management. It covers fundamental principles of operating systems, computer networks, and security. Students will explore GUI concepts, Linux and Windows 2000 environments, and network management features. The course aims to equip students with the skills to understand system administration, choose operating systems, and work in networking environments, laying a foundation for network administrator/manager roles.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 200 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of CIT832, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
CIT832 · UNIT 1 GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE
These are of two types: the Self-Assessment Exercises and the Tutor- Marked Assignments. The self-assessment exercises will enable you monitor your performance by yourself, while the Tutor-Marked Assignment is a supervised assignment. The assignments take a certain percentage of your total score in this course. The Tutor-Marked Assignments w ill be assessed by your tutor within a specified period.
What you should be able to do
- Identify important features of several GUIs
- Describe stages of evolution of operating systems
- Classify different types of OS
- Explain the need for computer network and their application
- Connect with other users in Linux through write Command and emailing
- Explain the concepts of security in computer and networking systems
What it prepares you for
- Network Administrator
- System Administrator
- Security Analyst
- IT Manager
- Help Desk Support
- Telecommunications
- Banking
- Healthcare
- Education
- Government
- Linux
- Windows 2000
- TCP/IP
- SNMP
- DNS
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: OPERATING SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS & NETWORKING
Unit 4: Internetworking: Concepts, Architecture and Protocols
Understanding the intricacies of various internetworking protocols requires a solid grasp of networking fundamentals.
- Module 4: SECURITY AND MANAGEMENT
Unit 2: Computer Security
Implementing and configuring security policies requires a deep understanding of potential vulnerabilities and attack vectors.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 90 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: OPERATING SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS & NETWORKING
Unit 1: Graphical User Interface · 6 hours
Understand the definition and features of GUI.. Differentiate GUI from character-oriented systems.. Learn important features of several GUIs..
- Week 2Module 1: OPERATING SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS & NETWORKING
Unit 2: Introduction to Operating Systems · 6 hours
Explain the stages of evolution of operating systems.. Classify different types of operating systems.. Compare different approaches to operating system design..
- Week 3Module 1: OPERATING SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS & NETWORKING
Unit 3: Introduction to Networking Concepts · 6 hours
Define what a network is.. Understand the need for computer networks and their applications.. List types of networks, topologies, and mediums..
- Week 4Module 1: OPERATING SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS & NETWORKING
Unit 4: Internetworking: Concepts, Architecture and Protocols · 6 hours
Define packet switching concept.. Differentiate between virtual circuit and datagram.. Understand the functioning of a large number of protocols..
- Week 5Module 2: LINUX OPERATION SYSTEM
Unit 1: Introduction to Linux Operating System · 6 hours
List the features of Linux.. List the drawbacks of Linux.. Understand the process of thread management.. Understand the memory management features..
- Week 6Module 2: LINUX OPERATION SYSTEM
Unit 2: Linux Commands and Utilities · 6 hours
Start and carry on a login session under Linux.. Change your account password.. Understand basic Linux concepts like the hierarchical directory structure.. Understand the various types of files under Linux..
- Week 7Module 2: LINUX OPERATION SYSTEM
Unit 3: Linux Utilities and Editor · 6 hours
Use some simple and important Linux commands.. Understand the concept of standard input, standard output, and standard error.. Be able to use filters and pipes to connect commands together..
- Week 8Module 2: LINUX OPERATION SYSTEM
Unit 4: User to User Communication · 6 hours
Connect with other users in Linux through write Command and emailing.. Configure a machine as a domain name server and a network file server..
- Week 9Module 2: LINUX OPERATION SYSTEM
Unit 5: Unix System Administration · 6 hours
Understand what is meant by system administration.. Understand the responsibilities of the system administrator.. Install Linux on a personal computer.. Understand how to boot a Linux system and what goes on while starting it up..
- Week 10Module 3: WINDOWS 2000
Unit 1: Windows 2000 Networking · 6 hours
Describe Windows 2000 operating system architecture.. Describe peer-to-peer networking support in Windows 2000.. Describe Windows 2000 domains.. Identify protocols supported by Windows 2000..
Unit 2: Managing Windows 2000 Server · 6 hours
Describe Windows 2000 client & Server architecture.. Log onto the network.. Browse network resources.. Access network resources using My Network Places..
- Week 11Module 3: WINDOWS 2000
Unit 3: Advanced Windows 2000 Networking · 6 hours
Describe Windows 2000 domains, workgroups and trusted relationships.. Manage efficiently user accounts in Windows 2000 networking environment.. Describe policies, auditing, active directory service in Windows 2000..
Unit 4: Windows XP Networking · 6 hours
Describe Windows XP networking features.. Describe file sharing features in Windows XP.. Describe folder sharing in Windows XP.. Describe disk sharing features in Windows XP..
- Week 12Module 4: SECURITY AND MANAGEMENT
Unit 1: Security Concepts · 6 hours
Understand the threats to computer security.. Understand what causes these threats.. Understand the various security techniques..
- Week 13Module 4: SECURITY AND MANAGEMENT
Unit 2: Computer Security · 6 hours
Secure operating System.. Secure application Code.. Secure file System.. Secure local Security.. Secure services.. Secure default Accounts like guest and administrator.. Secure network services etc..
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking Module 1 units to understand the evolution of operating systems and networking.
- Practice Linux commands from Module 2 weekly, focusing on file manipulation and user management.
- Review Windows 2000 Active Directory concepts from Module 3, creating diagrams to illustrate domain structures.
- Focus on security concepts in Module 4, creating a checklist of hardening steps for operating systems.
- Practice troubleshooting common networking issues using Ping and IpConfig.
- Study the differences between symmetric and asymmetric cryptography.
- Review all TMAs and their feedback, focusing on areas of weakness.
Questions students ask about this course
What is CIT832 about?
This course introduces operating system concepts and networking management. It covers fundamental principles of operating systems, computer networks, and security. Students will explore GUI concepts, Linux and Windows 2000 environments, and network management features. The course aims to equip students with the skills to understand system administration, choose operating systems, and work in networking environments, laying a foundation for network administrator/manager roles.
How many units does CIT832 have?
CIT832, Operating Systems Concepts And Networking Management, has 17 units across 4 modules, over 473 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is CIT832?
CIT832 carries 2 credit units, at 800 level in Sciences.
Is CIT832 hard?
CIT832 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does CIT832 take to study?
About 200 hours of study, spread across its 17 units.
How is CIT832 assessed?
CIT832 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with CIT832?
Network Administrator, System Administrator, Security Analyst, IT Manager and Help Desk Support.