Course Summaries

(T represents level of Technical content.)

Introductory and theory Courses

JANET plays an important role in supporting teaching, learning, administration and research. By connecting in one form or another all the educational sectors in the UK JANET enables individuals, disciplines and projects to communicate, share information and access national international resources.  The aim of this course is to improve delegates understanding of the network and associated services with a view to enabling them, and their respective organisations, to make effective use of their JANET connection. The focus of the course is…more

Every time someone uses JANET or the commercial Internet they make use of DNS.  DNS handles the mapping between the users requests and internet addresses.  The main objective of the course is to provide a basic understanding of DNS principles and theory.  Some of the key technical implementations will be reviewed in the context of a Windows 2003 DNS interface but the priority of the course is to focus on the basics...…more

Note: This course was previously know as DNS on Windows® 2003

Technical Courses

The main objective of this course is to provide delegates with a basic understanding of computer network technologies and concepts.  The course begins with an overview of different network types and how these fit together within JANET. It then moves on to consider different network models and how they can be applied…more

Note: This course was previously know as Introduction to Networking

Routers play a major role in any network and their effective configuration is vital in ensuring they run efficiently.  The objective of this course is to provide a basic understanding of the configuration of network devices.   Starting with the basics, this course will provide an overview of network devices and components. Delegate will have an opportunity to get hands-on experience in logging on to equipment and using configuration files….more

Wireless Courses

Wireless networks can be a useful complement to a wired network, freeing users from fixed network connection points and allowing more flexible use of spaces. WiFi connectivity could allow students to access library resources from a campus café, or lecturers to discuss and share resources in a common room. This course aims to provide organisations and individuals with a sound overview of wireless networking, an insight into some of the issues of implementing this type of network…more

Note: This course was previously know as Introduction to Wireless Networks

Videoconferencing Courses

Videoconferencing can provide fast and cost effective access to colleagues, peers and subject experts.  However the technology involved can sometimes appear daunting.  The aim of this course is to prepare you for using videoconferencing by familiarising you with the equipment and addressing the issues that you may encounter.  The course will include participation in a number of short videoconferences….more

Videoconferencing is becoming more popular as it reduces travel time, costs and environmental impact.  It enables staff to maintain a better work life balance and supports the sharing of resources.  Within the context of national JANET services, this course will provide a useful introduction to the technical aspects of videoconferencing ….more

Security Courses

The Security of computer, data and networks is now a matter of importance to everyone who uses them.  Computers connected to a network, whether local or wide area, are exposed to many threats against their effective operation and the safety and privacy of the data they hold.  This course aims to provide an overview of the security aspects of computer networks from the managerial perspective and focuses on prevention through effective policy and procedures.  This is supported by an opportunity for delegates to discuss issues with their peers…more

Logfiles are one of the most useful tools in detecting and investigating problems with computer systems.  Logs can provide information about systems faults and misuse as well as early warning of problems.  This course provides a hands-on guide to the use of intrusion prevention and detection systems in conjunction with logfile analysis.    The course will provide participants with the skills necessary to obtain information about the performance and security of computer systems.  This will include practical experiences of detecting attacks…more

Note: This course was previously know as Monitoring Network Performance and Security

Information is critical to most of the functions of an education organisation, whether for teaching, research, administration, employment or funding. The effective operation of all those functions depends on reliably accurate information being available when it is needed to those who are authorised to see it, and not disclosed to those who are not authorised to see it.   This course takes a broad view of what is needed to achieve the necessary level of information security, concentrating almost entirely on people, processes and policies, not on computers or networks. It is intended for staff who will be involved in the design and implementation of information security management, processes or drafting policies…..more

Note: This course was previously know as Information Security Toolkit:policies and Procsses

Early at the inception of the Internet, attacks started to occur with an increased frequency. This lead to the development of tools to prevent unwanted communications according to a defined security policy.  Firewalls now play a key part of any modern day network infrastructure and the concept has extended from a System Administration term into everyday vocabulary.  This course provides a sound background behind the theory of firewalls then provides a practical guide to the implementing and configuration of various types of firewalls...more