Network Management & Security (CS 330)

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Department of Computer Science & IT

University of Balochistan, Quetta
Pakistan
September 27, 2013

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Networks

Network classification

Network functions and evolution

Network architectures

Future of Networks

Trend of Networks

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About the course

Course
Network Management & Security (CS 330)
Book
Advances in Network Management, by Jianguo Ding

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Networks

Network classification

Network functions and evolution

Network architectures

Future of Networks

Trend of Networks

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Networks

Introduction

Definitions (1/2)

In general, the term network can refer to any interconnected group or

system
A network is any method of sharing information between two systems
A network is a series of points or nodes interconnected by
communication paths
Networks can interconnect with other networks and contain
sub-networks

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Introduction

Definitions (2/2)

Digital networks may consist of one or more routers that route data
to the correct user
An analogue network may consist of one or more switches that
establish a connection between two or more users
Networks and communication networks are used interchangeably
In current information area, networks are identified as
telecommunications networks and computer networks

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Introduction

Telecommunication vs computer networks

Telecommunication networks
A network of telecommunications whose messages may be passed
from one part of the network to another over multiple links and
through various nodes
The process of information exchange involves the sending of
electromagnetic waves by electronic transmitters
Computer networks
A collection of computer systems or devices connected to each other
Allows computers to communicate with each other and share
resources and information
A computer network generally involves at least two devices capable of
being networked with at least one usually being a computer
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Network architectures

Future of Networks

Trend of Networks

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Classification of communication networks

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Network topologies

Map of a network
Three basic categories
Physical topology describes the layout of the cables and workstations
and the location of all network components
Signal topology describes the mapping of the actual connections
between the nodes of a network
Logical topology describes the mapping of the apparent connections
between the nodes of a network

A network can have one type of physical topology and a completely

different logical topology

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Network classification

Network topologies

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Network types

Personal Area Network (PAN)

Local Area Network (LAN)
Campus Area Network (CAN)
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
Wide Area Network (WAN)
Internetwork
Intranet
Extranet
Internet

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Network functions and evolution

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Network classification

Network functions and evolution

Network architectures

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Trend of Networks

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Network Functions (1/3)

Information transmission
To transfer information between a source and a destination
Communication may involve
the transfer of a single block of information
the transfer of a stream of information between nodes

Information storage
voice data
Text
Figures
Multimedia data and potential new kind of data

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Network Functions (2/3)

Information processing
Various computing techniques to meet the continuing requirements
for network users
Users can execute complex applications and obtain service from
ubiquitous networks
Can work as a virtual society of real-life world such as:
Virtual university (education)
Virtual game environment
Virtual social networks, etc.

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Network Functions (3/3)

Network management
The network operation must ensure that network resources are used
effectively under normal as well as under problem conditions
Traffic controls are necessary to ensure the smooth flow of
information through the network
It includes
Monitoring the performance of the network
Detecting and recovering from faults
Configuring the network resources
Maintaining accounting information for cost and billing
Providing security by controlling access to the information flows in the
network

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Network functions and evolution

Internet evolution

Users: 16 million in Dec. 1995, 2749 million in Mar. 2013

Population: 0.40% in Dec. 1995, 38.80% in Mar. 2013

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Network architectures

Outline

Networks

Network classification

Network functions and evolution

Network architectures

Future of Networks

Trend of Networks

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Network architectures

OSI reference model

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Network architectures

TCP/IP reference model

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Future of Networks

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Laws related to NW evolution

Moores Law (1970s)
The processing power of a microchip doubles every 18 months;
corollary, computers become faster and the price of a given level of
computing power halves every 18 months
Gilders Law (1927)
The total bandwidth of communication systems triples every twelve
months for the next 25 years
Bandwidth grows at least three times faster than computer power
Cost per communication bit will begin to sink farther than it has
fallen previously and eventually the cost of a telephone call, or of a bit
transmitted, will be free

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Laws related to NW evolution

Metcalfes Law (1970s)

The value of a telecommunications network is proportional to the
square of the number of connected users of the system (n2 )

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Trend of Networks

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Networks

Network classification

Network functions and evolution

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The technical and application trends

Nomadic computing (Mobility)

Wireless high-speed networks
Scalability
Security (Trust)
Interoperability
Context-awareness
Autonomic computing
Integration
Expanded Services

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