Network Servers and Infrastructures

At the end of the course, the students should be able to: 1. analyse IPv6 networking concepts and practices for communications over VPNs; 2. explain the fundamental concept of Virtual Computing, Cloud Computing, VoIP; 3. demonstrate through practical examples how protocols are used to enable communication between computing devices connected; 4. list the opportunities of virtual computing service provision models, such as cloud computing for organisations; and 5. identify, connect and install applications on virtual servers.

IP networking concepts and practices for IPv6 addressing. DHCP and DNS in IPv.6 networks. Secure communication over VPNs, VoIP architecture. Concept of Virtual Computing, Cloud Computing, VoIP. Traffic monitoring and network connectivity between operating systems. Overview of latest technologies of IP networks and understand application-level services used in the internet. Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS). VPN Secure Network Connectivity. VoIP Architecture. Network Neutrality. Lab Work: Demonstration of IPv6 networks including DHCP and DNS configuration.Basics of VPNs. Simple applications of VPNs. Installation of applications on virtual servers. Monitoring traffic on virtual servers. Working with Multiple Servers. Balancing traffic on servers. Testing the security of VPNs. Illustration of VOIP architecture.