Network Software

Background Necessary

• Strong Programming skills.
• Unix (user) skills
• Systems programming experience.
• Ability to survive in an environment which does not include the spoon feeding of every detail.
• Knowledge of the Internet
• OOP programming a plus.

Grading

• Tests(2) 30%
• Homework/Projects 45%
• Term Project 15%

Programming Projects

• Will use the C and C++ programming languages
• Unix
• Can work in teams
• Source code -and- written report due.
• Electronic Submission

Term Project

• Pick something you would like to learn about.
• Typically a programming project, but can be almost anything.
• Can work in teams.
• Plan topic ahead - can be related to your case study!

Classroom Activities

• Lectures
• Problem solving, brainstorming.
• Code Reviews
• Case Studies
• Questions

Academic Integrity

• No cheating tolerated !!!
• Document use of source code you did not write.
• Team projects must include a list of who did what.
• Request for HW extensions must be made in advance !!!

Topics

• Networking
• Unix
• OSI Reference Model
• TCP/IP
• Client/Server Programming
• Bridges & Routers
• Sockets Programming
• RPC Programming
• CORBA
• Existing Network services
• Security
• Performance
• Protocol suites
• Internet software