The world of computer operations and networking is an ever evolving field with new technology being developed and rapidly introduced into corporations. Additionally, the use of technologies is adapting as new models of usage change. Any graduate needs to be able to evaluate current and near future technology in context of the requirements of the industry they are working within. This module will look at current and near future technologies and provide the information so that you can further develop lifelong learning skills with being able to evaluate new technology in relation to their current understanding.

1. EXPLAIN THE NEED FOR THE TAUGHT CLOUD AND VIRTUALISATION TECHNOLOGIES WITHIN THE MODULE.
Knowledge and Understanding

2. UNDERSTAND THE PLACE OF TECHNOLOGY IN RELATION TO CURRENT KNOWLEDGE BEING ABLE TO EVALUATE THE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES THROUGH CRITICAL ANALYSIS.
Enquiry,
Reflection

3. DEMONSTRATE THE OPERATION OF THE TECHNOLOGIES THROUGH PRACTICAL USAGE WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF ALREADY OPERATING TECHNOLOGIES.
Problem Solving

4.BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES TAUGHT TO A TECHNICAL AND NON-TECHNICAL AUDIENCE.
Communications

50% - Case Study with a 1500 word limit looking at a networking delivery problem within a commercial context, addressing Learning Outcomes 1, 3, and 4.

50% - Written examination within the exam period, addressing Learning Outcomes 1 and 2.

This module will look at the current and near future developments of computer operation and communications at a practical level. The networking field is changing quickly with new technologies being released regularly. We will introduce these technologies so that a student can evaluate them in context to their knowledge (using them) and where this can be useful within a commercial environment. The knowledge which they will gain will supplement what they have learnt on taught modules or whilst on placement in the industry.

This module will involve lectures and practical elements which will be carried out in the networking labs to allow the student to use the technology. It is expected though that the students will also make the best use of the independent study time to research in a lot more detail about the technologies and where they are useful. The content for this module is not fixed and will change as new developments are introduced to the networking and infrastructure community.

In this module we will have a 1 hour lecture each week which will look at the underlying technology. This will be supplemented with a 1-hour practical session where we can investigate and evaluate the technology in a commercial context. The students on this module will also be expected to make the maximum use of the self-study time researching technology usage in different contexts.

Blanchet, (2016), "Migrating to IPv6: A Practical Guide for Implementing IPv6 Networks", Wiley-Blackwell, 1119950147
Chauhan, Devine, Halachmi, Lehwess, Matthews, Morad, and Seymour, (2018), "AWS Certified Advanced Networking Official Study Guide: Specialty Exam", Sybex, ISBN 1119439833
Fordham, (2015), "VPNs and NAT for Cisco Networks: A CCIE v5 guide to Tunnels, DMVPN; VPNs and NAT: Volume 3 (Cisco CCIE Routing and Switching v5.0)", CreateSpace, ISBN 1507646585
Schulz, (2017), "Software-Defined Data Infrastructure Essentials: Cloud; Converged; and Virtual Fundamental Server Storage I/O Tradecraft", Auerbach, ISBN 149873815X

Access to a networking lab, and the Department of Computing's Grid room.

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