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IS1351 Computer Servers in Local Networks 9.0 credits

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus IS1351 (Autumn 2008–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Core services offered by Windows and Unix (Solaris)

  • Account management
  • Common IT services in computer networks such as:
  • Active Directory
  • LDAP
  • DNS
  • File sharing services
  • Remote installation services
  • Software distribution

Intended learning outcomes

The main goal of the course is to give the student practical experience, knowledge and skills that are required to understand, install and maintain different types of servers in a local network. The purpose with the computer network is to serve a small-generalized local company’s work process with modern IT technology. The course should also prepare for further studies within design and implementation of servers in production environments in global companies. Thus after the course, the participant should be able to:Explain usage of different server technologies in a local computer network.Apply different server technologies to fulfil wanted IT services in a specific local computer network.Discuss advantages and disadvantages regarding centralized and local administration.Apply directory services to administrate a local computer network.From a given problem be able to propose a design of a local computer network and be able to implement the proposed solution

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

No information inserted

Recommended prerequisites

Basic knowledge in installation and administration of computers running Windows and Unix.

Equipment

No information inserted

Literature

Unix System Administration Handbook, NEMETH, EVI & SNYDER, GARTH & SEEBASS, SCOTT & HEIN, TRENT
Upplaga: 3 Förlag: Prentice-Hal År: 1999
ISBN: 0-13-020601-6

Articles published on Internet, links will be published on the course web site.

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade

Exam 3 hpWritten exam that covers the theories discussed in the the course. Mark: Ungraded (Failed/passed)
Labs 6 hpPractical lab tasks, the possibility to carry out labs is limited to the course periods.
Mark: Graded (A-F)
Final mark is based on the lab mark, assumes a passed exam

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

Information Technology, Technology

Education cycle

First cycle

Add-on studies

No information inserted

Contact

Thomas Sjöland (sjoland@kth.se) studierektor

Supplementary information

The course is evaluated and developed according to the KTH policy for course analysis. The course is coordinated with a project course, the aim is to implement a specific customer network.