1 CIS 3700 Local Area Networks Abdou Illia, Ph.D School of Business Eastern Illinois University (Week 1, Monday 8/22/2006)

2 Objectives Course overview (syllabus) Explain How classes will be organized

3 Why a LAN course ? LANs used in all kind of organizations Need for employees trained:  to use Computer/Network Applications  to manage LAN

4 Course objectives Describe the principles of networking, including the major components and technical considerations Design and apply security features to local area networks Set up and administer network LAN print servers and file servers Audit and Monitor network resources and events

5 Course objectives Evaluate network backup procedures Configure a network using TCP/IP and other network protocols Set up, evaluate, and administer web services on a local area network Configure a network for remote access, including the use of tunneling protocols

6 Required Text Palmer Michael and Sinclair Robert, Guide to designing and implementing Local and Wide-Area Networks, Course Technology, 2003 DiNicolo & McCann, MCSE Guide to Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment, Enhanced. Course Technology 2006 DiNicolo or W2003 Palmer & Sinclair

7 Teaching Methods Class presentation Discussions Hands-on Summary questions

8 Grading 4 Exams: 100 points each 400 points (38%)  Written / Lab  Cover subjects learned during previous weeks  All Exam dates in syllabus 1 Final Exam: 200 points 200 points (19%)  Written  Comprehensive 9 Projects/Exercises: 50 points each 450 points (43%)  Hands-on in Lab  Most dates in syllabus Quizzes: To be determined Extra-Credit exercises

9 Grade calculation % A 80-89%B 70-79%C 60-69%D Grades calculated by dividing amassed points by MAX

10 Makeup No makeup Exams  If absence excused, Grade calculated without missed exam Excused Absence REQUIRES written verification  Student responsible to provide documentation

11 Due dates Responsible to make sure ass. turned on time Late assignments not accepted Assignments due at class beginning

12 Website / address  Syllabus  Class Notes  Assignments Your address  Required to receive class-related notices  Send me an Subject: CIS list Content: Your-First-Name Your-Last-Name

13 Instructor Assistance Phone: Office Hours:  10:00:-12:30 M and W  and by appointment