Computer Networks | Computer Science Notes PDF

Computer Networks | Computer Science Notes PDF

COMPUTER NETWORKS

DETAILED CONTENTS

1. Networks Basics

 Concept of network

 Models of network computing

 Networking models

 Peer-to –peer Network

 Client-Server Network

 LAN, MAN and WAN

 Network Services

 Topologies

 Switching Techniques

2. Networking Models

 OSI model: Definition, Layered Architecture, Functions of various layers

 TCP/IP Model: Definition, Functions of various layers

 Comparison between OSI and TCP/IP model

3. TCP/IP Addressing

 Concept of physical and logical addressing

 IPV4 addresses – Address space, Notations

 Classful Addressing- Different IP address classes, Classes & Blocks, Net-id & Host-Id, Masks, Address depletion

 Classless Addressing – Address blocks, Masks

 Special IP Addresses

 Subnetting and Supernetting

 Loop back concept

 Network Address Translation

 IPV4 Header

 IPV6 Header

 Comparison between IPV4 and IPV6

4. Network Architecture

Ethernet specification and standardization: 10 Mbps (Traditional Ethernet), 10 Mbps(Fast Ethernet) and 1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet)

5. Network Connectivity

 Network connectivity Devices

 NICs

 Hubs, Switches, Routers, Repeaters, Modem, Gateway

 Configuration of Routers & Switches

6 Network Administration

 Network Security Principles, Cryptography, using secure protocols

 Trouble Shooting Tools: PING,IPCONFIG, IFCONFIG, NETSTAT, TRACEROOT,Wireshark, Nmap, TCPDUMP, ROUTEPRINT

 DHCP Server

 Workgroup/Domain Networking

7 Introduction to Wireless Networks.

 Introduction to wireless LAN IEEE 802.11, WiMax ad Li-Fi

 Wireless Security

 Introduction to bluetooth – architecture, application

 Comparison between bluetooth and Wifi

8 Cloud Computing

 Definition of Cloud Computing and advantages of Cloud Computing

 Cloud Computing service model- SaaS, PaaS, Iaas

 Deployment model-Private Cloud, Public Cloud, Hybrid, Community cloud.