TELE08008 2018 Converged Networks
This module aims to provide students with the necessary skills to successfully design and implement a complete unified communications infrastructure.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Deploy single site and multiple site unified networks
Manage user accounts and differentiate endpoints
Configure voice gateways and call routing components
Design call privileges, coverage and media resources
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Classroom lectures and practical lab sessions
Module Assessment Strategies
Contineous assessment will take place in a laboratory environment employing simulation techniques as well as hands on testing using approved industry standard equipment
Repeat Assessments
A closed book exam to assess all learning outcomes to be attained.
Module Dependencies
Indicative Syllabus
Unified Communications Manager Archittecture
Multisite WAN with Centralized and Distributed call processing
Clustering over IP WAN environment
User account settings and privilidges
Integration of catalyst multilayer switch environment
Voice Gateways, call routing and PSTN/ISDN/Mobile/VoIP integration
QOS in converged networks
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Practical Evaluation Configure multiple site unified network | Coursework Assessment | Closed Book Exam | 20 % | Week 6 | 1,2,3 |
2 | Practical Evaluation Design Presentation Deploy Integrated Converged Environment | Coursework Assessment | Practical Evaluation | 30 % | Week 14 | 1,2,3,4 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Final Exam Written assessment of all concepts in module | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 50 % | End of Semester | 1,2,3,4 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Flat Classroom | Fundamentals of Converged Networks | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Practical / Laboratory | Computer Laboratory | Building converged and unified communications networks | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent Learning | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Online Learning Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Online Lecture | Distance Learning Suite | Lecture | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Directed Learning | Not Specified | Directed Learning | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent Learning | 5 | Weekly | 5.00 |
Required & Recommended Book List
2013 Service Creation and Deployment in Converged Networks VDM Verlag
Service Creation and Deployment in Converged Networks This monograph presents different experiences related to architectures and mechanisms for deployment of telephony services, understood as especial features complementing the basic voice service. The context for these experiences is the transition of telecommunication (telephony) networks from circuit switched based systems towards packet based ones. The text of this monograph proceeds, unaltered for the most, from the author's PhD thesis "Framework for Deployment of Advanced Telecommunication Services in Current and Future Converged Networks," carried out at the Technical University of Denmark in the period [April 2002, April 2005].
Module Resources
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Wireshark Network Analyser
Cisco 2900 or 2800 Series Routers with Voice and advanced IP modules
Packet Tracer Simulation Tool
VoIP Servers Phones - (Hard and Soft)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express
Cisco Unity Express Router Modules
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