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1W. Owen – ISECON 2003 – San Diego
Designing Labs for Network Courses
William OwenMichael Black
School of Computer & Information SciencesUniversity of South Alabama
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Background
•Complex topic
•“Hands-on” experience necessary
•More depth needed
•Curriculum standards requirements
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Design Objectives
Lab facilities must be:
• Affordable
• Maintainable
• Flexible
• Accessible
1. Affordable2. M
aintainable
3. Flexib
le
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Our Course Sequence
1. Network AdministrationHardware/software installation – Normal operations
2. Advanced Network AdministrationTrouble shooting, diagnosis, and repair
3. Network Infrastructure SystemsNetwork technologies (media, routers, switches, etc.)
4. Network Security ManagementSecure network facilities and assets
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Administration Lab Design
Requirements:
• ~ 25 students per offering
• 2 students per workstation
• Limited floor space
• Systems easily accessible to students
• Use existing equipment, if possible
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Network Cluster
• Vertical design
• Shared I/O devices
• Network switch
• Cable & cord management
Network Cluster Design Diagram
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Lab Configuration
• Lab switch for interconnectivity labs
• Rack mounted equipment
• 2 high capacity servers
• 100 Mbps minimum capability (gigabit preferred)
Admin. Lab Block Diagram
Tab
le
(30
”x7
2”)
NetworkInfrastructure
27’
18’
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Infrastructure Lab
• Rack mounted equipment
• Minimum space needed
• Wiring systems
• Limited student access
• Remote management
Infrastructure Lab Block Diagram
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Network Security Lab
• Isolated from the World
• Network equipment
• Two sets – two functions
• Protected assets
Tab
le
(30
”x7
2”)
NetworkInfrastructure
24’
18’
Attack Equipment
Atta
ck E
qu
ipm
ent
SecuredLANs
SecuredLANs
SecuredLANs
SecuredLANs
SecuredLANs
SecuredLANs
Security Lab Block Diagram
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Lab Scheduling Options
Fixed SchedulingMore potential students
Open SchedulingMatches student’s schedules
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Sample Lab Assignments
Network Administration Course•Install & Configure Hardware & Software•Monitor Operations•Inter-connectivity•Device Connectivity
Advanced Network Administration Course•Trouble shooting & debugging•Reports/Debriefs Required•Timed Labs
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Network Security Labs
• 3 Teams: Attackers, Defenders, Monitors
• 2 Weeks to build defenses
• 2 Weeks to attack the system
• Switch Roles and Repeat
• Ethics Discussions
• Isolated Environment
Capture the Flag
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Infrastructure Lab
• Installation & configuration
• Cabling & Signaling Systems (coax, cat5e, fiber, T1/T3)
• Normal Operations / Monitoring
• Trouble Shooting / Debugging
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