Course Info

NET 384: Scripting for Network Management (Formerly TDC 384)

This is a hands-on course on using script languages to develop practical applications for Network Management. Students will first learn the fundamentals of Linux system and script language(s) for task automation, and use scripts to develop dynamic web sites. After that, the course will cover Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), and use Application Programming Interface (API) to automate networks tasks of Fault Management, Configuration Management, Accounting Management, Performance Management, and Security Management (FCAPS). The final project of the course is to develop a dynamic web site with the above five functional areas to manage Linux servers, Ethernet switches and IP routers.

NET 311 or CSEC 378 is a prerequisite for this class.

Winter 2022-2023

Section: 810
Class number: 28583
Meeting time: -
Location: Online: Async

Winter 2021-2022

Section: 810
Class number: 28183
Meeting time: -
Location: Online: Async

Winter 2020-2021

Section: 801
Class number: 28015
Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: Online: Sync
Section: 810
Class number: 28023
Meeting time: -
Location: Online: Async (Sync-Option)