25174: Advanced Data Network
Course Name: Advanced Data Network
Course Number: 25174
Prerequisite(s): 25167 (Data Networks)
Co-requisite(s): -
Units: 3
Level: Postgraduate
Last Revision: Fall 2012

Description: 
This course is designed to provide an in-depth review of advanced topics in data networks. Data networks have evolved rapidly during the past two decades. The objective of this course is to review important concepts that have profound importance in the practical deployment of data networks. The course provides a review of new technologies such as optical networks and their evolution in providing new data services, packet-based voice networks, quality of service in data networks, and software-defined networks. Noting the rapid evolution of technology in this field, students should review course material and suggested papers and reference books. Also, students should choose a related topic and do a detailed review and study on the subject. They should present their results as class presentations and term papers.
 
Syllabus:
  • Optical Networks and Protocols
    • SDH: PDH Mapping, Ethernet Mapping (GFP, VCAT), Overheads and their functionalities, Network/Equipment Synchronization, Network Topology and Protection
    • Packet Ring Networks: RPR Architecture, RPR MAC features and QoS, RPR Congestion Control
    • Optics technology in the access networks: PON: Passive Optical Networks (PON) and their key network architecture and services, FTTx architecture and services, EPON, GPON
    • WDM Networks: WDM Network Architecture and operation, Optical line terminals, Optical Amplifiers, Optical Add Drop Multiplexers, Optical Cross-Connects
  • Advanced Topics in Next-Generation Voice Networks
    • Key concepts, standard bodies, and telecom operators
    • Legacy Network Architecture and Protocols: Switch architecture and functionality, Access network architecture and key elements, SS7, V5.2
    • Next Generation Network: Architectures and Protocols: Media Gateway Controller, Media Gateway, Signaling Gateway, Access Gateway, MEGACO/H.248, H.323, SIP, RTP/RTCP, SIGTRAN
  • Quality of Service in Packet Networks
    • QoS in ATM Networks
    • QoS in IP Networks
    • Traffic Modeling and Shaping
    • Admission Control
    • Traffic Shaping and Scheduling
    • Congestion Control
    • TCP Congestion Control and its variations
    • QoS Routing, DiffServe, IntServe
    • MPLS
  • Sensor Networks
    • Overview of key concepts and applications
    • PHY
    • MAC
    • Routing
    • Cross-Layer Design
  • Software Defined Networks
    • Evolution of Network Architecture
    • Open flow fundamentals
    • Applications of SDN in Data Centers
    • Applications of SDN in Wide Area Networks

References:
  • R. Ramaswami, K. Sivarajan, G., Optical Networks: A Practical Perspective, Morgan Kaufmann
  • G. Kramer, Ethernet Passive Optical Networks, McGraw-Hill
  • H. J. Chao, X. Guo, Quality of Service Control in High-Speed Networks, Wiley-Interscience
  • H. Karl, A. Willig, Protocols and Architectures for Wireless Sensor Networks, Wiley-Interscience
  • P. Goransson, Ch. Black, Software Defined Networks A Comprehensive Approach, Morgan Kaufmann

 
Last Update: 2024-07-09