Course: Network Operation Systems

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Course title Network Operation Systems
Course code KID/PXOSK
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Panuška Ivan, Mgr.
  • Míča Ondřej, Ing.
Course content
Recapitulation of the course Introduction to computers. Operating Systems Microsoft DOS and Windows (3.1, 9x, NT/2K/XP). Operating systems, UNIX and Linux for desktop computers. OSI network model. Introduction to network operating systems. Characteristics of the network operating system (NOS). Install NOS. Planning system, hardware requirements, a list of hardware, hardware compatibility. Windows 2K Professional. Installing the base OS, install optional components. Windows 2K Professional. Log on. Linux. The choice of distribution, installing the base OS, install optional components. Linux. Log on. Advanced NOS. Tools to analyze and optimize network performance. Network security.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Skills training, Laboratory work, Stimulating activities (simulation, games, drama)
Learning outcomes
The course is a thorough introduction to multi-user, multi-tasking network operating systems. Characteristics of the Linux and Windows NT/2000/XP will be discussed. Students will explore a variety of topics including installation procedures, backup procedures and remote access. Labs are based on the CNA e-learning course "IT Essentials II - Network Operating Systems (for details, see http://www.cisco.com/ web/learning/netacad/course_catalog/IT2.html).

Prerequisites
unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Didactic test, Systematic monitoring

Given assignment confirms that a student has attended lessons to the extent required and fulfilled qualified requirements. Conditions for credit are: active work at labs, min. 80% presence, passing the CNA (Cisco Networking Academy) "IT Essentials II - Network Operating Systems" class. Form, contents and length of the exam are determined in accordance with Study and Examining Rules of University of Pardubice. The exam consists of two parts, a written test and a theoretical exam. Student passes successfully the written test as well as the theoretical part of the exam if he/she obtains at minimum 50% of possible points in each part.
Recommended literature
  • IT Essentials II, Network Operating Systems Companion Guide (2nd edition). USA: Cisco Press, 2007. ISBN 1587131633.
  • IT Essentials II, Network Operating Systems Lab Guide (1st edition). USA: Cisco Press, 2003. ISBN 1587130963.
  • Comer, D. E. Internetworking with TCP/IP vol. I, Principles, protocols, and architecture.- 4th edition. Prentice Hall, 2000. ISBN 0-13-018380-6.
  • Kolektiv autorů. Linux - dokumentační projekt, 3. aktualizované vydání. Brno: Computer Press, 1998. ISBN 8072267612.
  • Lucas, M. FreeBSD - podrobný průvodce síťovým operačním systémem. Computer Press, 2003. ISBN 8072267957.
  • Minasi, M. Windows XP Professional. Praha: Grada, 2002. ISBN 8024703262.
  • Osif, M. Windows 2000 Professional. Praha: Grada, 2000. ISBN 8071699365.
  • Pecinovský, J., Pecinovský, R. Česká Windows 98 - podrobný průvodce začínajícího uživatele. Praha: Grada, 1998. ISBN 807169584X.
  • Pecinovský, J. Windows 2000 Server - podrobný průvodce začínajícího uživatele. Praha: Grada, 2000. ISBN 8071699411.
  • Shah, S. Administrace systému Linus - podrobný průvodce začínajícího administrátora. Praha: Grada, 2002. ISBN 8071695866.
  • Tanenbaum, A. S. Computer networks - 4th ed. Prentice Hall, 2003. ISBN 0-13-066102-3.
  • Tanenbaum, A. S. Modern Operating Systems. 2nd edition. USA: Prentice-Hall, 2001. ISBN 0130313580.
  • Teufel, S. Linux a KDE - podrobný průvodce. Praha: Grada, 2000. ISBN 8071699446.


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