PA159 Net-Centric Computing I

Faculty of Informatics
Autumn 2009
Extent and Intensity
2/0. 2 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. RNDr. Luděk Matyska, CSc. (lecturer)
doc. RNDr. Eva Hladká, Ph.D. (lecturer)
RNDr. Tomáš Rebok, Ph.D. (assistant)
RNDr. David Antoš, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Václav Matyáš, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Contact Person: prof. RNDr. Luděk Matyska, CSc.
Timetable
Fri 12:00–13:50 D3
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The main goal of this lecture is to give a deeper insight into the area of computer networks, especially as ``enabling technologies'', i.e., technologies that are fundamental for the application services. The lecture deepens the basic understanding of architectural principles and functions of computer networks (above the extent of the basic bachelor's lecture) and then focuses to the network services and the related applications. Discussion of multimedia applications (including the web services) and principles of remote collaboration support concludes the lecture.
At the end of the course the graduate will be able to analyze behavior of even complex computer networks and propose their topology as well as a solution to particular problems.
Graduate will be also able to design, eventually modify applications for efficient use of networks.
Graduate will also gain abilities to find hot spots and other problematic parts in the communication systems and propose their improvement.
Graduate will be also able to prepare and lead simple targeted courses in particular areas of computer networks and their applications.
Syllabus
  • Architecture of computer networks, OSI model, IP, transport protocols (TCP, UDP, other), basic services -- short recapitulation.
  • Security, fundamentals of cryptography, secret and public keys, authentication protocols, digital signature -- short introduction.
  • Network management: passwords and access control (authentication, authorization), DNS and similar services, routing, routing protocols and their management, OSPF, BGP and their cooperation.
  • Firewalls, access management, protection of network, data and users, computer viruses and other possible attacks.
  • Quality of services, throughput and other parameters, measurements. Protection against failures, error recovery.
  • Multimedia technologies: audio, static and motion pictures. Multimedia standards (for audio, music, graphics, pictures, video, ...). I/O multimedia devices (scanner, camera, touch-screens, ...), digital-analog signal conversion. Multimedia servers, planning and performance.
  • Collaboration support: audio/video communication, shared environment. Audio/video distribution, multicast, transport protocols, reliability, management. Audio/video conferencing tools, possibilities, restrictions. Network services for virtual reality systems' support.
Literature
  • GOUDA, Mohamed G. Elements of network protocol design. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1998, xviii, 506. ISBN 0471197440. info
  • GORALSKI, Walter. High-speed networking and communications technologies for the Internet and Intranets. Charleston: Computer Technology Research Corporation, 1998, v, 274 s. ISBN 1-56607-997-7. info
  • BLACK, Darryl P. Building switched networks :multilayer switching, Qos, IP multicast, network policy, and service-level agreements. Reading: Addison-Wesley, 1999, xix, 298 s. ISBN 0-201-37953-8. info
  • STALLINGS, William. Cryptography and network security :principles and practice. 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, 1999, xvii, 569. ISBN 0-13-869017-0. info
  • STEINMETZ, Ralf and Klara NAHRSTEDT. Multimedia :computing, communications and applications. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall PTR, 1995, xxii, 854. ISBN 0-13-324435-0. info
  • LU, Guojun. Communication and computing for distributed multimedia systems. Boston: Artech House, 1996, xiv, 394 s. ISBN 0-89006-884-4. info
  • WOLF, Lars Christian. Resource management for distributed multimedia systems. Boston: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1996, x, 145 s. ISBN 0-7923-9748-7. info
Teaching methods
Lectures, reading of recommended literature, no drills
Assessment methods
No home work and drills. Only final written exam after all lectures read (11 questions/subjects that must be answered explicitly by students, 110 points in total).
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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