The aim of this module is to provide learners with the skills to investigate, design and manage advanced networking solutions for virtual deployments using a range of devices with different user privileges. The module also enables learners to identify and perform in-depth analysis of the security, performance, and configuration issues associated with virtualised systems. Furthermore, the module will enable learners to evaluate in-depth, the characteristics of a full range of cloud technologies such as MPLS, VOIP and Software Defined Networking. Finally, Automation techniques of the IT environment are identified and applied to real world examples.
Virtual Client Architecture Deployments
In-depth analysis, evaluation, implementation and configuration of desktop virtualisation solutions. Remote Desktop ServicesMultivendor (Citrix, Microsoft and VMware) approaches. Design strategies for the successful management of Virtualisation environments. Desktop deployments, desktop & thin client provisioning, resource pooling. Authenticating and Authorizing users and devices. Active Directory - User accounts, policies and profiles. DHCP configuration. Secure DNS deployment, Host management.
Networking for Virtualised Environments
Networking Hardware Recap. Multi-layer switching - Virtual LANs (VLANs), Link Aggregation, Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRFs). Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) justification & operation. Architecture (Edge & Switch, Routers), additional router tables. Label switched paths & distribution protocols. Network Management Architecture & Protocols.
Converged Services
Enterprise Mobility - BYOD considerations. Voice Over IP: Architecture, Presence, Signalling & Real-Time encoding (SIP, RTP, RTCP). Traffic considerations. Wireless 802.11: Wi-Fi standards. Wireless Network Security: VLAN isolation.
Software Defined Networks
SDN philosophy and opportunities. SDN protocols, vSwitches and controllers. Planes - data, management and control. Interfaces - northbound and southbound. OpenFlow versions. Flow and group tables. Rule matching. Action handling.
Infrastructure Automation
DevOps concepts, justifications & business value. Automation & Infrastructure as Code; Automate cloud provisioning, configuration management, application deployment in both private & public infrastructures. Different automation tools investigation.
Lectures, labs and independent study.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 50 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 50 |