Course Title: Undertake network performance analysis

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2009

Course Code: EEET6726C

Course Title: Undertake network performance analysis

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6080 - Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Engineering

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Noor Sateh

Nominal Hours: 150

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

There are no prerequisites

Course Description

This unit deals specifically with the monitoring of network performance. This unit may apply to switching, transmission and radio (both fixed and mobile) network and the various transmission paths i.e. cable, optic fibre, radio, microwave and satellite. This unit applies to computer systems including Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs).

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	ICTTC046C Undertake network performance analysis
Element:	1. Determine service levels
Performance Criteria:	uality of service standards levels are established in conjunction with equipment suppliers, taking into account customer opinion and equipment capability Trend analysis data is collected and analysed Statistical data related to customer evidence of network degradation is gathered Comparative data from across the whole network is analysed Mean time between failures is established using historical data, equipment capability records and allowing for process improvement Restoration times in the event of service breakdown are established Resources necessary to monitor service levels is determined, organised and allocated
Element:	2. Check the integrity of the network
Performance Criteria:	Service levels are continually monitored to ensure that established standards are achieved and/or improved Appropriate tests are undertaken on a regular basis to ensure performance levels are within prescribed specifications Network alarms relating to the overall network and the network elements are continually monitored All network repair and configuration activity on the network is continually monitored and managed Trouble reports are received and analysed on a regular basis Active fault queues are checked and progress reports obtained as to fault status Customer perception surveys are undertaken on a regular basis and information used to manage network health Performance data including customer feedback is used as a regular indicator of network performance
Element:	3. Monitor the delivery of quality service
Performance Criteria:	Alarm panels are monitored on an ongoing basis Real time analysis of data/information from all sources, as to network health is undertaken Message retrieval system is checked on a regular basis
Element:	4. Organise quality repair
Performance Criteria:	Performance results are analysed on a regular basis and investigations initiated as to problem in the event that performance levels are not within specified standards Causes of problems are analysed by testing specific network components Problems are isolated where possible and repair organised or escalated in accordance with enterprise policy Further testing is undertaken after repair to ensure that the problem is corrected Problems/faults are simulated in a captured environment where necessary
Element:	5. Co-ordinate upgrade of software/ hardware
Performance Criteria:	Features or standards lacking as a result of studies and customer feedback are determined and strategies developed to affect change Costs of change proposed are assessed and a cost/benefit study undertaken and submitted for approval Shortcomings in hardware are confirmed and negotiations undertaken with planners/designers for change or improvement Studies are undertaken to ensure that new or modified equipment is compatible with existing equipment Software and hardware changes are initiated with minimum downtime and minimum customer impact Tests are undertaken following upgrade to ensure the level of performance planned as a result of the upgrade is being achieved

Learning Outcomes

Details of Learning Activities

Classroom tutorial activities to consolidate the theory and application of mobile network which include system design & installation technique and system administrator.
Practical activities to develop skill in the commissioning of mobile network. Conduct complex testing process, diagnose & rectify faults and verify the performance as specification.
Work simulation projects involving the planning, installation and testing of mobile network. Specifications will be provided with work simulation (team or individual basis) or may be negotiated to suit a workplace based application

Teaching Schedule

Week 1
Introduction of course
Week 2
Transmission Impairments
Week 3 - 4
Digital Transmission
Week 5 - 8
Analog Transmission
Week 9 - 12
Multiplexing , Electromagnetic spectrum, Transmission Line Behaviour
Week 13 - 15
Cellular and PCS Radio Systems
Week 16 - 18
Assessment
Week 19 - 20
Personal Mobile Communication
Week 21 - 22
Mobile Radio Communication systems
Week 23 - 24
Mobile Radio communications
Week 25 - 27
Cellular Mobile Radio concepts
Week 28 - 30
GSM
Week 31 - 32
Third generation telecom systems
Week 33 - 34
WCDMA
Week 35 - 36
Assessment

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

• Cellular Communications Explained From Basics to 3G Ian Poole • Schwartz, M., “Mobile Wireless Communications”, Cambridge University Press, 2005 • Rappaport, T.S., “Wireless Communications Principles and Practice”, 2nd Ed., Prentice Hall PTR, 2002

References

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

ASssessment may include:

Assignment based research reports

Laboratory Exercises

Project or Written Test

Assessment Tasks

The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the criteria set in the National Training Package. The students are required to undertake summative assessments that bring together skills and knowledge as follows:
 Theoretical Written assessment.
 Project submission
 Work Simulation exercises

Assessment Matrix

Week 8& 26                                 Project work Assignment 20%
Week 6,11,13,14, 22,27,28                              Lab journal 10%
week 16,32                                                          Lab Exam 30%
Week 18 , 36                                         Final exam Written 40%

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