227-0575-00L Advanced Topics in Communication Networks
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2024 |
| Lecturers | L. Vanbever |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Abstract | This course covers advanced topics and technologies in computer networks, both theoretically and practically. It is offered each Fall. Repetition for credit is possible with the consent of the instructor. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The goals of this course is to provide students with a deeper understanding of the existing and upcoming Internet technologies used in large-scale computer networks such as Internet Service Providers (e.g., Swisscom or Deutsche Telekom), Content Delivery Networks (e.g., Netflix) and Data Centers (e.g., Google). Besides covering the fundamentals, the course will be "hands-on" and will enable students to play with the technologies in realistic network environments. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | In 2023, the course will cover advanced topics in communication networks such as: - Advanced Internet routing (convergence, optimality, scalability, flexibility); - Network programmability (OpenFlow, P4); - Traffic engineering / Load Balancing; - Network verification and synthesis; - Network measurements; - Network security; - Upcoming transport protocols and technologies; - Adaptive video streaming; and - Network sustainability. The course will be composed of lectures and practical exercises (some of which including labs). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Lecture notes and material will be made available before each course on the course website. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Relevant references will be made available through the course website. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisites: Communication Networks (227-0120-00L) or equivalents / programming skills (in any language) are expected (some of the exercises will involve coding). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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