Computer Networks and Distributed Applications

5 credits

Basic concepts of local and wide-area computer networking including an overview of services provided by networks, network topologies and hardware, packet switching, client/server architectures, network protocols, and network servers and applications. Also addresses management, security, authentication, and policy issues associated with distributed systems. Course overlaps with: CSS 431 and T INFO 250. Prerequisite: either CSE 122, CSE 123, CSE 142, or CSE 143.