Overview
In this unit, you will explore how modern IP networks support secure and scalable communication for small to medium enterprises. You'll learn to build and manage network infrastructure using technologies such as VLANs, NAT, DHCP, and IP routing, and deploy Internet-based services including secure web servers, DNS, VPNs, and cloud-hosted applications. Through hands-on labs and projects, you'll use tools like GNS3, Git, and Ansible to automate network configuration and streamline operations. Working in teams, you'll troubleshoot network issues and develop collaborative solutions, preparing you for real-world roles in network administration and support.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisite: COIT20246 Cyber Security and Networking.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2027
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Academic Progression Policy and Procedure
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Student Unit and Teaching Evaluations
Further clarity around assessment requirements would enhance the student learning experience.
Provide clear and consistent assessment instructions and clarify requirements when needed.
Feedback from Unit Coordinator’s Reflection
It would be beneficial to deliver the in-class lab test questions directly through Moodle, allowing students to complete and submit their responses within Moodle rather than using a separate template.
Conduct the in-class lab tests directly through Moodle to make the process simpler for students.