This course builds upon the network design concepts that were introduced in ITM 600. This course focuses on understanding industry best practices in the design and deployment of TCP/IP based networks. Specific topics such as: subnetting, route aggregation, IPv6, interior and exterior routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, and BGP), and the selection of IP routing protocols will be presented. Other issues such as the deployment of VPN’s (Virtual Private Networks) reliability and scalability issues may also be covered depending on the students’ interests and the time available. Lect: 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ITM 600 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
