Tribhuvan University
Faculty of Management
Office of the Dean
Bachelor of Information Management (BIM)
Course Objective
:The main objectives of this course are
- Understand the fundamentals of computer networking and system administration
- Gain practical skills in configuring and managing networks and systems
- Develop problem-solving skills related to network and system issues
- Learn about network security principles and best practices
Course Description
:This course provides an in -depth study of computer networking and system administra tion concepts, principles, and practices. Topics include network protocols, architectures, security, operating systems, and system management. Emphasis is placed on hands -on experience with network configuration, troubleshooting, and system maintenance.
Course Contents:
Lecture hours show the approximate classroom time allocated to each unit.
Unit 1.Introduction to Computer Networks
6 hours
- Overview of computer networks
- Network types (LAN, WAN, WLAN)
- Network devices (routers, switches, firewalls)
- Network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP)
Unit 2.Network Architecture and OSI Model
6 hours
- OSI model layers and their functions
- TCP/IP model
- Data encapsulation and decapsulation
Unit 3.IP Addressing and Subnetting
7 hours
- IPv4 and IPv6 addressing
- Subnetting and subnet masks
- Address resolution (ARP, DHCP)
Unit 4.Network Security
6 hours
- Types of network attacks (DoS, DDoS, malware)
- Security protocols (SSL/TLS, IPsec)
- Network security tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS)
Unit 5.Wireless and Mobile Networks
5 hours
- Wireless standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac)
- Wireless security (WPA, WPA2, WEP)
- Mobile network technologies (3G, 4G, 5G)
Unit 6.System Administration
5 hours
- Role of system administrators
- System administration tasks (user management, software installation, backup)
- Operating system basics (Windows, Linux)
Unit 7.Network Management
6 hours
- Network monitoring and troubleshooting
- Network management protocols (SNMP, NetFlow)
- Network performance optimization
Unit 8.Cloud Computing and Virtualization
7 hours
- Cloud computing concepts and services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
- Virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM)
- Cloud security and management Laboratory Work: The laboratory work includes all the features mentioned in the course.
Suggested Readings:
- “Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach” by James F. Kurose and Keith W. Ross
- “The Practice of System and Network Administration” by Thomas A. Limoncelli, Christina J. Hogan, and Strata R. Chalup
- “Network Security Essentials” by William Stallings
- “UNIX and Linux System Administration Handbo ok” by Evi Nemeth, Garth Snyder, Trent R. Hein, and Ben Whaley