Study-unit NETWORKS AND PROTOCOLS
| Course name | Informatics |
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| Study-unit Code | 55036706 |
| Curriculum | Comune a tutti i curricula |
| Lecturer | Damiano Perri |
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| CFU | 6 |
| Course Regulation | Coorte 2023 |
| Supplied | 2025/26 |
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| Learning activities | Affine/integrativa |
| Area | Attività formative affini o integrative |
| Sector | ING-INF/03 |
| Type of study-unit | Opzionale (Optional) |
| Type of learning activities | Attività formativa monodisciplinare |
| Language of instruction | Italian |
| Contents | Introduction Protocols Data transmission Data transmission networks ISO-OSI second layer protocols ISO-OSI third layer protocols Introduction to network management; TCP/IP configuration; Routing configuration; Network services (DNS, NIS, NFS, sendmail); Control and diagnostic tools; Security: TCP wrappers, firewalls and DMZs; Monitoring tools and IDS. Examples and exercises on all topics covered, including with virtual machines and dockers. GNS3 network simulator. |
| Reference texts | Multimedia material provided by the lecturer. |
| Educational objectives | Provide knowledge and experience of network protocols and the management of network hardware, Internet services and network security tools. |
| Prerequisites | No prerequisite required |
| Teaching methods | The course includes theoretical lessons and classroom discussions. Lessons will be face-to-face and will take place in classrooms at the DMI according to the calendar published on the department's website. |
| Other information | Course website: www.unistudium.unipg.it |
| Learning verification modality | The course will be assessed through a written examination to be taken in the classroom using LibreEOL and an oral examination. |
| Extended program | Introduction Information and its measurement Network topologies Protocols Code and error Synchronous and asynchronous systems. Data transmission Analogue and digital signals Modulation Multiplexing Modems Interfaces Data transmission networks Network structures Switched networks and dedicated networks Point-to-point and multipoint systems, Types of WAN networks The second ISO-OSI layer Protocol specifications The third ISO-OSI layer The IP protocol Definition of subnets and interfaces Routing configuration (minimal, static and dynamic) Network services Name management (Host table and DNS) Access to network resources E-mail (aliases and the sendmail service) Network control and management services Network security Risk assessment criteria Risk control tools Access restriction TCP wrappers Firewalls Monitoring tools. GNS3 network simulator. Practical exercises with virtual machines, dockers, and classroom network configurations guided by the instructor. |
| Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile | This teaching contributes to the achievement of the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development goals. |