Introduction to Network Design and Management
Course Specifications
Course number: 085979
Software: 
Course length: 1.0 day(s)
Course Description
You are familiar with telecommunications networks. For a network to function effectively, sound planning, design, and management are required. In this course, you will examine the design considerations and management aspects of a telecommunications network. 
Course Objective: You will examine network design and management.

Target Student: This course is for beginners, IT managers, or other professionals who would like to have a deeper understanding of network design, management, and associated technologies. Specifically, it is intended for individuals who are preparing for entry-level careers in the telecommunications network management field, who do not have prior academic backgrounds in telecommunications studies or technical work experience in the telecommunications field, but who do have some basic knowledge of telecommunications. The basic information presented in this course will enable those individuals to pursue further specialized training in specific technology areas with the eventual goal of qualifying for work as a network management professional.

Prerequisites: Students preparing to take this course should have completed the following Element K courses or their equivalents: Introduction to Telecommunication and Fundamentals of Data Communication: Level 2

Delivery Method: Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.
Hardware Requirements
You will need a computer for the instructor. Computers are not mandatory for students, but will be helpful for them to browse the Internet while discussing specific points. The following system requirements are the minimum suggested for this course: 
•	Intel® Pentium® IV processor
•	256 MB of RAM
•	4 GB of hard disk space
•	CD-ROM or DVD drive
•	VGA or higher video
•	Keyboard and mouse
•	Display system to project the instructor’s computer screen
•	Internet access
Platform Requirements
•	Microsoft® Windows® XP
Software Requirements
•	This course does not require any specific software to be used in a classroom setup.
Performance-Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 
•	explain the basic concepts of network design and management.
•	examine the basics of network design.
•	explain the basic concepts of network security.
•	describe the basics of enterprise networks.
•	explain the basic concepts of network management.
•	describe the telecommunications management network.
•	examine SNMP and CMIP.
•	describe the management of broadband networks.
•	describe the tools and applications used for network management.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Basics of Network Design and Management
Topic 1A: Overview of Network Design and Management
Topic 1B: Network Management Model

Lesson 2: Network Design
Topic 2A: Traffic Engineering on a Telephone Network
Topic 2B: Design Considerations of Cellular, Radio, and Transmission Networks
Topic 2C: Design Models of Data Networks

Lesson 3: Network Security
Topic 3A: Basic Concepts of Network Security
Topic 3B: Authentication Techniques
Topic 3C: Access Control
Topic 3D: Network Access Control
Topic 3E: Network Security Protocols

Lesson 4: Enterprise Networks
Topic 4A: Introduction to Enterprise Networks
Topic 4B: Technologies to Connect with Other Networks

Lesson 5: Network Management
Topic 5A: The Operation, Administration, Maintenance, and Provisioning of a Network
Topic 5B: Protocols and Standards for Managing a Network
Topic 5C: Interfaces for Managing Individual Devices
Topic 5D: Introduction to Operations Support System
Topic 5E: Interconnection of OSS

Lesson 6: Telecommunications Management Network (TMN)
Topic 6A: TMN Models
Topic 6B: TMN Architecture Styles

Lesson 7: Network Management Protocols
Topic 7A: Introduction to SNMP
Topic 7B: SNMP Architecture
Topic 7C: Common Management Information Protocol (CMIP)
Topic 7D: Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA)

Lesson 8: Broadband Network Management
Topic 8A: ATM Network Management
Topic 8B: Broadband Access Network Management

Lesson 9: Network Management Tools and Applications
Topic 9A: Network Management Tools
Topic 9B: Network Management Applications

Appendix A: Enterprise Network Design