Network Design and Management
MET CS 685
Prerequisites: METCS535 or METCS625 or consent of instructor. Explore network design and management principles as you work through specific design areas within a Content Delivery Network (CDN). You will start with an in-depth understanding of customer needs and requirements gathering as it relates to today’s implementation of Voice, Video, and Data services delivered via a CDN. This design will encompass transmission and modulation techniques such as payload structure for Optical and multi-GigaBit Ethernet circuits. The FCAPS Network Management model will also be implemented in a real world architecture.
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Arena | PHO 201 | M 6:00 pm-8:45 pm |
SPRG 2027 Schedule
| Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O2 | Rizinski | ARR 12:00 am-12:00 am | Students are assigned into class sections of about 20 with a member of the teaching team. Please note any prerequisite(s). Completion of the prerequisite course or consent of the instructor is required. F1 student visa holders should contact the CS Dept at metcs@bu.edu prior to registering for any online courses. |
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