ClassInfo

TDC 384 Scripting for Network Management (Formerly TDC 384)

James Yu

Winter 2015-2016
Class number: 26834
Section number: 801
W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
LEWIS 01514 Loop Campus

Summary

This is a hands-on course of using Perl to develop practical applications for for System Administration and Network Management. Students will first learn the fundamentals of Linux system and the Perl language for task automation and web development. After that, the course will cover Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), and use Perl to automate network tasks of Fault Management, Configuration Management, Accounting Management, Performance Management, and Security Management (FCAPS). The final project of the course is to develop a comprehensive web site for network management, including servers, Ethernet switches and IP routers.



Texts

There are no textbooks as most course information can be found via the web site.
The following are reference books:
Perl Power! The Complete Guide by John P. Flynt. Thomson Course Technology, 2006
Essential SNMP, 2nd Edition; by Douglas Mauro and Kevin Schmidt; O'Reilly; 1 September 2005?? This book is available on-line


Grading

Homework: 60% Final Project: 20% Final Exam: 20%


Prerequisites

(IT263 or equivalent) and a programming course (any programming language)


Course Introduction, Linux Administration, and HTML Primer

Shell Script Languages and Awk Introduction to Perl Scripting for Syslog Analysis Scripting for Web Services Network Management and SNMP Perl API for Configuration Management Scripting for Performance Management and MRTG Scripting for Fault Management and MySQL Final Project, Course Reflection, and Final Exam Review

School policies:

Changes to Syllabus

This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.

Online Course Evaluations

Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation. Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.

All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.

Academic Policies

All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.

Students with Disabilities

Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd.
Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296