Informatics Training for CDC Public Health Advisors
Networks
Instructor: Wally Wilhoite July 21, 1997; 3:30pm
Teaching methods: Lecture and discussion; HTML-based presentation
Topics to be covered:
- History of networks (Pre-network days, strapped by limited mainframe access; Development of personal computer; File/Resource sharing needs; Early network solutions
– sneaker-net, serial connections, Ethernet/Token Ring, proprietary connectivity)
- Network components (Essential terminology; Topology options; Network Operating Systems—Novell, Unix, Windows NT, OS/2;
Network components – NICs, File Servers, Workstations, Printers, Concentrators; Standards)
- From LAN to WAN (Routers; Bridges; Gateways; Telecommunication services—dial-up, ISDN, Frame Relay, etc.)
- LAN/WAN Applications (Office automation; Electronic messaging; WEB Services; Groupware)
- Security (Login security—authenticating user access
; File security; Resource Security; Remote access; Software protection/piracy)
- Sustaining a LAN/WAN (Typical costs for LAN/WAN Hardware; Support requirements; Contract services; Help Desk creation; Measuring support services)
- Connecting to The Internet, creating your own Intranet (Description of The Internet; connection options; Internet Service Providers; Intranet functionality)
Learning objectives:
By the end of this session, students will be able to:
- Provide an overview of the historic developments in computer network technology;
- Understand the most important and common terms associated with computer networks;
- Describe the cost and support implications of various networking solutions;
- Find on-line, authoritative resources providing greater depth of information about computer networking.
Resources:
References & suggested readings
- Provided in class and on diskette.
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