Network and Telecommunications Management, IT-M 575
About this Course:
This course addresses the design, implementation, and management of computer networks and enterprise telecommunications systems. Design issues in wide area networks and telecommunications with emphasis on Internet connectivity are also addressed. Tools for supporting the distribution and sharing of system resources and information are discussed, along with tools to support network design and management.
Prerequisites:
IT-O 441 Network+ Certification Training II or equivalent experience.
Expected Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Demonstrate solid knowledge and some hands-on experience of the telecommunication network management technology.
- Understand the challenges and drivers, architectures and functions, as well as important concepts, methods and protocols used in telecom network management systems.
- Discuss important aspect of modern telecommunication networks.
Course Outline:
- Introduction to Telecommunications Network Management
- Drivers for Network Management
- Management Architecture
- Network Management Protocols
- Development of Standard Protocols
- The Management Information Base (MIB)
- ASN.1 Syntax
- Traversal of the MIB Tree
- SNMP
- OSI Management of Object Model
- Structure of Management Information (SMI)
- Manager/Agent Concept
- GDMO
- CMIS/CMIP
- Name Binding
- Global Registration Tree
- GDMO Templates
- ASN.1 Compilers
- Implementation of CORBA in C++
- Monitoring Distributed System Management
- TMN Objectives, Functional Architecture
- Future telecommunications network management needs and directions

