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Module number |
CO32010 |
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Module name |
Network Operating Systems |
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Module leader |
W.Buchanan |
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Session |
Semester 1, 2001/2002 |
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w.buchanan@napier.ac.uk |
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Student workload |
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Lectures/Tutorials |
24 hours |
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Practicals/Project Work |
12 hours |
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Examination |
2 hours |
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Assessment |
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Examination |
40% |
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Project |
60% |
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Aims |
The aims of the module are:
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To develop an in-depth understanding of the component parts
of a networking operating system. |
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To provide a foundation on the operation of the three main
network operating systems: Microsoft Windows, UNIX and Novell
NetWare. |
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To analyse different methods of implementing security in
a network operating system. |
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To understand how differing networking protocols interface
to each other to create a network operating system. |
The aims of the module are:
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Understand the basic concepts in implementing security
methods, and develop practical solutions in a network operating
system. |
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Identify problems in distributed processing problems, and
how they can be overcome. |
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Develop an in-depth understanding of routing protocol methods,
their associated drawbacks, and how they can be overcome. |
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Contrast differing distributed files systems, and their
associated characteristics. |
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Develop an in-depth understanding of the mechanics of
operating systems, such as process control and scheduling,
and how these elements can operate over a network. |
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Module content |
The areas covered are:
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Process Control/scheduling. Multitasking and threading. |
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Distributed Processing. Interprocess communications, RPC. Deadlock. |
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Distributed File Systems. NFS, NIS, XDR, Active Directory Structure. |
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Novell NetWare. Protocols, NetWare 3, NDS. |
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Microsoft Windows. Domain set-up, structure, peer-to-peer networks, server/workstation configuration. |
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Security. Firewall configuration, Encryption methods, Public-key encryption. |
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Routing protocols. Link-state, Distant vector, Routing protocol problems. |
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Definition of Network Operating System |
"The infrastructure that allows the reliable distribution of processes, files systems, networking components, networking protocols, and other associated components in order to produce a system which is reliable and secure and which operates within a required specification".
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Reference material |
Buchanan WJ, Mastering Computing, Palgrave.
Buchanan WJ, “Distributed Systems and Networks”, McGraw-Hill, 2000, ISBN 0-077-09583-9.
Buchanan WJ, “Mastering Networks”, Macmillan, 1999. ISBN 0-333-748042.
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Notes |
Please note that localization is required on Practical Worksheets and the Project.
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Timetable |
The following is a draft timetable, and is likely to change.
Week No. |
Lecture/Tut 1 |
Lecture/Tut 2 |
Practical |
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Pre-introduction |
Introduction (Unit 1) |
Router programming |
2 |
Routing Protocols (Unit 5) |
Tut |
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Routers (Unit 6) |
Tut |
Router programming |
4 |
Processes and Scheduling (Unit 2) |
Tut |
Router programming |
5 |
Distributed Processing (Unit 3) |
Tut |
Router programming |
6 |
Distributed Files Systems (Unit 4) |
Tut |
Linux |
7 |
NT, UNIX and Linux (Unit 8) |
Tut |
NT |
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Encryption (Unit 7) |
Tut |
Project |
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Tut |
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Revision |
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Notes |
Table of contents
Unit 1 (Operating Systems)
Unit 2 (Processes and Scheduling)
Unit 3 (Distributed Processes)
Unit 4 (Distributed File Systems)
Unit 5 (Routing Protocols)
Unit 6 (Routers)
Unit 7 (Encryption)
Unit 8 (NT, UNIX and NetWare)
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Presentations |
Pre lecture [SWF]
[PPT]
Unit 1 (Operating Systems)
[SWF] [PPT]
Unit 2 (Processes and Scheduling)
[SWF] [PPT]
Unit 3 (Distributed Processes)
[SWF] [PPT]
Unit 4 (Distributed File Systems)
[SWF] [PPT]
Unit 5 (Routing Protocols)
[SWF] [PPT]
Unit 6 (Routers) [SWF]
[PPT]
Unit 7 (Encryption) [PPT]
Unit 8 (NT, UNIX and NetWare)
[SWF] [PPT]
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Tutorials |
Unit 1 (Operating Systems)
Unit 2 (Processes and Scheduling)
Unit 3 (Distributed Processes)
Unit 4 (Distributed File Systems)
Unit 5 (Routing Protocols)
Unit 6 (Routers)
Unit 7 (Encryption)
Unit 8 (NT, UNIX and NetWare)
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On-line tests |
Unit 1 (Operating Systems)
Unit 2 (Processes and Scheduling)
Unit 3 (Distributed Processes)
Unit 4 (Distributed File Systems)
Unit 5 (Routing Protocols)
Unit 6 (Routers)
Unit 7 (Encryption)
Unit 8 (NT, UNIX and NetWare)
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Previous Exam papers |
Semester 1, 2000/2001.
Semester 1, 2001/2002.
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Worksheets (for Practicals) |
To be completed.
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Project |
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