ITO4137 Architecture and networks

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Examine and describe computer hardware and software architectures;

2. 2

   Explain the three major functions of an operating system (OS), namely, process management, memory management, and file management;

3. 3

   Describe the underlying fundamental theories, models and protocols for transmitting data across a network;

4. 4

   Describe the functions and architectures of local area networks, wide area networks and the Internet;

5. 5

   Identify and describe fundamental concepts of network security including common threats and countermeasures;

6. 6

   Evaluate several different design options and formulate a simple network design.