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CPS214 is a graduate course in computer networks and distributed systems. The goals are:
- To understand the state of the art in network protocols, network architecture, and distributed systems.
- To understand how to engage in networking and systems research.
- To investigate novel ideas in networking and distributed systems through a semester-long research project.
The past few years have seen a remarkable growth in the global network infrastructure. The Internet has grown from a research curiosity to something we all take for granted.
How does this network infrastructure work? What are the design principles upon which it is based, and how are those principles applied in practice? How are robust and effective distributed systems engineered? We will examine these issues and more during the course.
This course assumes a basic familiarity with networking concepts. The course will consist of a reading/lecture/discussion component and a project component. The class will cover approximately 30 research papers on various aspects of computer networking and distributed systems. These papers will introduce students to the basic design principles on which today's networks and distributed systems are based. In addition, these papers will cover recent proposals to improve performance, functionality and scalability. Specific networking topics that will be covered include: LAN/WAN technologies, congestion/flow control, traffic analysis, routing, internetworking, multicast, security, and quality of service. Fundamental distributed systems such as the Domain Name Service (DNS), global routing protocols (e.g., BGP), content delivery networks (CDNs), and peer-to-peer applications will also be examined. Students are expected to read papers before the class and participate in the discussion during the class.
- Lecture time: MW 1:15PM - 2:30PM
- Units: 3
- Location: LSRC D243