Course detail

Data Communications, Computer Networks and Protocols

FIT-PDSAcad. year: 2023/2024

Transport protocols. Routing algorithms. Switch and router design. Principles of P2P communication. Network traffic classification. Packet processing in the operating system. Network protocol identification and anomaly detection. Reputation systems. Data centres, software defined networks, virtual network functions. Content delivery networks. Privacy and anonymity in computer networks.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Entry knowledge

The set theory, graph theory and relations. Fundamentals of communication protocols. Principles of Internet.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Written mid-term exam and submitting project in due dates.
Mid-term exam, laboratory practice and/or homework supported by project completion, and final exam are the monitored, and points earning education. Mid-term exam and laboratory practice are without correction eventuality. Final exam has two additional correction eventualities. The minimal number of points that can be obtained from the final exam is 25. Otherwise, no points will be assigned to a student.

Aims

Understand the principles and implementation of network algorithms in computer networks. Become familiar with the design of common network devices. Learn advanced methods for network traffic classification and analysis. Understand the architecture of P2P networks, SDN and network programming. Get an overview of network security and privacy.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

D. Medhi, K. Ramasamy: Network Routing. Algorithms, Protocols, and Architecture. 2nd Edition, Elsevier, 2018.
George Varghese. Network Algorithmics. Elsevier, Inc., 2005.
Russ White and Ethan Banks. Computer Networking Problems and Solutions: An innovative approach to building resilient, modern networks. Addison-Wesley Professional, 2017.
Andrew Tanenbaum and David Wetherall. Computer Networks. Pearson, Global edition, 2021.

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Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme IT-MGR-2 Master's

    branch MBI , any year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    branch MIN , any year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    branch MMM , any year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme MITAI Master's

    specialization NADE , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NBIO , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NGRI , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NNET , any year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    specialization NVIZ , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NCPS , any year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    specialization NSEC , any year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    specialization NEMB , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NEMB do 2021/22 , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NHPC , any year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    specialization NISD , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NIDE , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NISY do 2020/21 , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NISY , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NMAL , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NMAT , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NSEN , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NVER , any year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization NSPE , any year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme IT-MGR-2 Master's

    branch MPV , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch MGM , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch MSK , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch MIS , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch MBS , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

  1. Introduction to networking.
  2. Routing theory.
  3. Transport layer, flow-control and congestion-control.
  4. Switch design.
  5. Router design.
  6. IP address lookup and packet classification.
  7. Peer to peer networks.
  8. Packet processing in operating system.
  9. Data center. Software Defined Networks.Virtual Network Functions.
  10. Network traffic identification and anomaly detection.
  11. Reputation systems.
  12. Privacy and anonymity on the Internet.

Fundamentals seminar

4 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Laboratory exercise

2 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

  • P4 network programming.

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