FIT5010 Advanced internet protocols and applications

In-depth coverage of the protocols used to operate the Internet and intranets, and a selection of major applications, including specific implementations of the protocols and systems. The topics include: Advanced Internet Addressing: IPv6, subnetting, supernetting. TCP Performance and Enhancements: Reno, New-Reno, Fast Retransmit and Recovery, etc. Unicast and multicast routing protocols: BGP4, OSPF, MOSPF, DVMRP, etc. Messaging systems: SMTP, MIME, POP3, IMAP, World Wide Web systems : client-server implementations, HTTP, Real Time Protocols: RTP, RTCP,RSVP. Security and Firewall. Quality of Service issues: DiffServ and IntServ. Network management and Remote File activities.

Teaching

2 hours lecture, 2 hours tutorial or group study

Assessment

The subject will be assessed by a 2-hour final test (50%) a 2-hour mid-semester test (25%) and one assignment (25%). The tests will assess the knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the subject contents. The assignment will be aimed specifically at assessing the students in-depth knowledge of the protocols and applications, and the students ability to carry out investigation into the selection and deployment of particular networking systems and technologies.

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Prohibitions

None.