INET 4041
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Credits4
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Delivery MethodFully onlineIn person
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About This Course
This course explores the latest advancements in enterprise networking, including network design, network security, network troubleshooting, and the implementation of scalable and redundant infrastructures. The course also introduces emerging technologies such as software-defined networking (SDN), network automation, and programmability, to reflect current industry developments. Students will use Cisco Network Academy resources throughout the course, including simulation-based labs, assessments, and professional development modules aligned with Cisco certification pathways such as the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). Upon completing INET 4041, students are prepared for further self-study and the acquisition of conceptual knowledge and practical skills required for the latest Cisco® Certified Network Associate (CCNA®) exam.
This course is held either entirely online synchronous or entirely in person, not as asynchronous.
Prerequisites: INET 4002 and INET 4011
Sample textbook: An Engineering Approach to Computer Networking, S. Keshav, Addison-Wesley, 1997.
Instructors
MS, software engineering, University of St. Thomas; BS, electronics engineering, University of Nebraska
Mr. Axberg has worked in many roles in telecommunications and information technology, from architecture to system administration. He has experience with virtualization and cloud services including VMware, Amazon Web Services, and Azure. He is a cloud architect at Optum Technology, leading a team of developers transitioning virtual desktop services to a hybrid cloud solution. Prior to that, he worked at CenturyLink in telecommunications engineering and operations deploying voice and data services, where he managed the transition of a national 8XX call routing platform from Sybase to MySQL. Mr. Axberg is currently pursuing a BA in English at St. Catherine University.
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- INET 4031 – Introduction to Systems
- INET 4032 – Systems I: Enterprise Storage and Protection
- INET 4041 – Networking II: Next-Gen Networking Technologies
PhD in organizational leadership, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota; MBA and Master of Information Technology, University of Texas; Master of Health Informatics, University of Minnesota; BS in engineering, NED Engineering University of Pakistan
Dr. Saeed’s background is a blend of engineering, information technology, and education, with more than 15 years of related experience at Westinghouse, General Nanosystems, General Dynamics C4 Systems, Samsung, and others in managing and delivering various IT projects. Her experience includes leadership roles in application and web development, database design, IT infrastructure system modifications, process and product development, and operational improvements. She has worked as a program director of information technology and assistant adjunct professor of ITIS at the Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, where she designed and managed three degree programs in areas such as information technology, business administration, and accounting.
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