COMPUTER NETWORKS Semester–II ADHNT Syllabus

COMPUTER NETWORKS Semester–II ADHNT Syllabus
COMPUTER NETWORKS Semester–II
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAPER-SETTER
The question paper will consist of Two parts, A and B. Part A will have 15 short answer questions (40-60 words) of 2 marks each. Part B will have 12 long answer questions of 5 marks each.
The syllabus of the subject is divided into 3 sections I, II and III. The question paper will cover the entire syllabus uniformly. Part A will carry 5 questions from each section and Part B will carry 4 questions from each section.
INSTRUCTION FOR CANDIDATES
Candidates are required to attempt all questions from Part A and 9 questions of Part B out of 12.
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Section I
Basic Concepts
Components of Data Communication, Distributed processing, Standards and Organisations, Line Configuration, Topology and Types of Topology, Transmission Mode, Categories of Networks.
OSI and TCP/IP Models
What is Protocol, OSI Model, Layers and their functions. Transport Protocol: Introduction to TCP/IP, Internet Protocol. Protocols forming part of IP, Internet Upper-Layer Protocols: FTP, TELENT. Comparison of different models (TCP/IP vs. OSI Model)
Section II
Digital Transmission Interfaces and Modems
Types of Data: Digital Data, Analog Data., Data Transmission: Difference between digital data and analog data transmission, Digital to Analog conversion, Interfaces and Modems: DTC-DCE Interface. Modem: Analog Modem, Digital Modem, Asynchronous Modems, Cable Modem.
Transmission Media
Noise absorption, Radiation, Attenuation, Bandwidth. Guided and Unguided media. Comparison of media
Introduction to Signals
Analog and Digital Signals, Periodic and Aperiodic Signals, Time and Frequency domains. Composite signals.
Section III
LANS and MANS
Local area network: Advantages, disadvantage, characteristics. Metropolitan area network. IEEE 802, Ethernet : Physical layer, Physical layer interface, Data link layer, system configurations, 10Base-5, 10Base-2, 10Base-T, Physical network topology used
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for Ethernet. Token passing Networks. Fiber distributed data interface for MANs. Switched multimegabit data services.
Switching
What is switched network? Circuit Switching, Packet switching, Message switching
Point to Point Protocols
What is remote access? RAS, Transmission states, Point to Point layers, Link control protocol, Authentication, Network control protocol.
ADHNT-202 WINDOWS 2003 SERVER ADMINISTRATION
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAPER-SETTER
The question paper will consist of Two parts, A and B. Part A will have 15 short answer questions (40-60 words) of 2 marks each. Part B will have 12 long answer questions of 5 marks each.
The syllabus of the subject is divided into 3 sections I, II and III. The question paper will cover the entire syllabus uniformly. Part A will carry 5 questions from each section and Part B will carry 4 questions from each section.
INSTRUCTION FOR CANDIDATES
Candidates are required to attempt all questions from Part A and 9 questions of Part B out of 12.
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Section I
Overview of MS Windows Server 2003 System Administration
Microsoft windows server 2003, Domain controllers and members servers, Understanding and using server roles, frequently used tools, Using control panel utilities, Using graphical administrative tools, Using command line utilities.
Managing Servers Running Windows Server 2003
Managing networked systems, connecting to other computers, sending console messages, using computer management system and storage tools, Working with services and applications, Managing System environments, profiles and properties, Managing hardware devices and drivers.
Section II
Monitoring Processes, Services and Events
Managing applications, processes and performance, Task manager, Administering applications and processes, Viewing and managing system performance and networking performance, Managing system services, Event logging and viewing, Monitoring server performance and activity, Why monitor your Server?, Getting ready to monitor, Using performance logs ,Viewing and replaying performance logs, Configuration alert for performance counters, Running scripts as actions, Tuning system performance, Monitor and tuning memory usage, processor usage, disk I/O.
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Understanding User and Group accounts
The windows server 2003 security model, Differences between user and group accounts, Default user accounts and groups, Account capabilities, Using default group accounts.
Creating User and Group accounts
User account setup and organization, Configuring account policies, Configuring user rights policies, Adding a user account, Adding a group account, handling global group membership.
Section III
Working with Support Services and Remote Desktop
Introducing support services, Working with the automated help system, using the help and support center, introducing the application frame work, monitoring system health. Understanding and using automatic updates, an overview of automatic updates, configuring automatic updates, and update servers, downloading and installing automatic updates ,removing automatic updates to recover from problems, Managing remote access to servers, Configuring remote assistance and remote desktop access, Making remote desktop connections, Configuring windows time and window server 2003, enabling and disabling window time on stand – alone and member servers.
ADHNT-203 LINUX ADMINISTRATION
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAPER-SETTER
The question paper will consist of Two parts, A and B. Part A will have 15 short answer questions (40-60 words) of 2 marks each. Part B will have 12 long answer questions of 5 marks each.
The syllabus of the subject is divided into 3 sections I, II and III. The question paper will cover the entire syllabus uniformly. Part A will carry 5 questions from each section and Part B will carry 4 questions from each section.
INSTRUCTION FOR CANDIDATES
Candidates are required to attempt all questions from Part A and 9 questions of Part B out of 12.
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Section I
Installing Red Hat Linux
Starting the Red Hat Linux installer, Beginning the installation, Installation type, Disk partitioning setup, Disk setup, Boot loader configuration, Account configuration, Installing packages, Graphical interface configuration, Finishing first run configuration.
Navigating Linux at the Console
Understanding virtual consoles, Logging in a virtual console, Introducing the shell, Working with the filesystem, Linux file system, Home directory, Current working directory, manipulating files and directories, Understanding permissions. ADHNT Syllabus (August 2005) Page 11 of 13
Making the console work for you
Creating, Editing and Saving text files using vi, Using emacs to create text files, Grouping files for efficient file management, Searching files and directories quickly, Using pipes, Moving between multiple open applications.
Section II
Introducing the Red Hat Desktop
GNOME and KDE Environment, Logging in to desktop, Launching applications, Using window controls, working with multiple windows, Understanding virtual desktops.
Working with files on the desktop
Opening, editing and closing an existing file, Cutting, copying and pasting files, Duplicating a file, Renaming, Deleting items, Changing file permissions, Creating a new directory, Manipulating files using drag and drop, Working with trash contents.
Section III
Command Line System Administration
Using the su command, Managing system processes, Managing running services, Managing filesystems, Managing accounts.
Desktop System Administration
Managing system processes, Managing running services, Managing network interfaces, Managing accounts, Reading system logs, Mounting and unmounting filesystems
ADHNT -204 DATABASE ADMINISTRATION
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAPER-SETTER
The question paper will consist of Two parts, A and B. Part A will have 15 short answer questions (40-60 words) of 2 marks each. Part B will have 12 long answer questions of 5 marks each.
The syllabus of the subject is divided into 3 sections I, II and III. The question paper will cover the entire syllabus uniformly. Part A will carry 5 questions from each section and Part B will carry 4 questions from each section.
INSTRUCTION FOR CANDIDATES
Candidates are required to attempt all questions from Part A and 9 questions of Part B out of 12.
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Section I
Intro to Database and SQL Server 2000: Client/Server Concept, Types of Databases, Relational Vs. Flat File Database. Background of SQL Server, Versions of SQL Server and Clients Supported by SQL Server. Installation & Configuring SQL Server: Installing
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SQL Server 2000, Unattended Installations, SQL Server Services. Configuring SQL Server Network Protocol Settings. Installing SQL Server Clients.
SQL Server Tools and Utilities: Managing SQL Server with Enterprise Manager, Query Analyser, SQL Server Groups. Tools Menu, Action Menu. Introduction to Transact – SQL(T-SQL)
Section II
Managing Database: Creating Database, Database File Placement(RAID 0, RAID 1 RAID 5), Creating Database using T-SQL and Enterprise Manager. Altering, Renaming, Dropping Database. Creating Objects in Database: Tables, Views, Constraints, Indexes.
Managing Security: Understanding Security Modes, Windows Authentication Modes, Mixed Mode, SQL Server Logins, Windows Logins, Fixed Server Logins, Creating Users, Database Roles, (Grant, Revoke, Deny) N-Tier Security.
Section III
Database Backups and Restore: Copying Database with Copy Database Wizard. SQL Database Backup Modes(Full, Differential, Transactional Log Backup). Backing Up of the Database. Restoring Database. DTS: Its meaning, DTS Packages. DTS Storage and Designer.
SQL Server Agent: Configuring Understanding Alerts, Jobs and Events. Creating Jobs: Multi Server Jobs, Creating, Editing and Deleting of Jobs. Optimization Techniques: Queries and Stored Procedure, Proper Indexing, Locks and Defragmentation.
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