Edge Networks (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

Purpose of the course
You learn the structure of access networks, protocols and their design principles. You learn to search for information from industry standards and manuals in order to solve problems occurring in access networks.

EUR-ACE: Knowledge and understanding 
EUR-ACE: Engineering practice 
EUR-ACE: Investigations and information retrieval 

Competence goal of the course
You know the protocols and principles of data transfer in access networks. You know the technologies and protocols used in access networks, and know how to configure them. You know how to design solutions used in the access network. You know how to search for information on industry standards and device manufacturers' manuals to solve problems in access networks. You know how access networks connect different (backbone, data center, local area) networks with different technologies and protocols.

Content

There are several technologies used in access networks and their development is continuous. The implementation of the study course describes its current, essential technologies. This list described in the course description is indicative:
- Connection solutions in different geographical situations (5G, DSL, FTTH/PON)
- Solutions connecting different networks (site-to-site & remote-worker VPN, VPN routing)
- Publishing technologies for internal network services (DNS, Network Address Translation)
- Programmable access network solutions (SD-WAN, SASE)
- Automatic initialization of access network devices (Zero-touch Provisioning)

Materials

Materials in the e-learning environment.

Teaching methods

- lectures
- independent study
- webinars
- small group learning
- exercises
- learning tasks
- seminars

Employer connections

If possible
- visiting lecturers
- projects

Exam schedules

The possible date and method of the exam will be announced in the course opening.

Completion alternatives

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit (1 Cr) corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work.

- lectures 52 h
- exercises 15 h
- assignment 35 h
- independent study 30 h
- company visits 3 h
Total 135 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1: The student must master the theory of access networks and identify some sections of existing access networks. The student can solve simple problems in access networks. The student knows how to plan and implement parts of a small access network based on the specification of requirements.

Satisfactory 2: The student satisfactorily masters the theory of access networks and identifies parts of existing access networks. The student can solve simple problems in access networks. The student knows how to plan and implement parts of a small access network based on the specification of requirements.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3: The student has a good command of the theory of access networks and recognizes sections of existing access networks. The student can solve problems with access networks. The student knows how to plan and implement parts of the access network based on the specification of requirements.

Very good 4: The student has a commendable command of the theory of access networks and recognizes sections of existing access networks. The student can solve problems with access networks. The student knows how to plan and implement parts of the access network based on the specification of requirements.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: The student has an excellent command of the theory of access networks and comprehensively identifies sections of existing access networks. The student knows how to solve complex problems about access networks. The student knows how to plan and implement a scalable access network based on requirements definition.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student necessarily masters the theory of access networks and recognizes some sections of existing access networks. The student can solve simple problems in access networks. The student knows how to plan and implement parts of a small access network based on the specification of requirements.

Qualifications

Data networks
IT service platforms
Linux basics