The course provides an introduction of how to make and defend estimates for spending on the maintenance of network infrastructure, and in evaluating multiple options in modifying network infrastructure in situations where there is substantial future uncertainty on the infrastructure requirements.
Learning objective
Upon completion of the course, students will - be able to make and defend estimates for spending on the maintenance of network infrastructure - be able to evaluate multiple options in modifying network infrastructure in situations where there is substantial future uncertainty on the infrastructure requirements
Content
- Setting goals and constraints - Predicting the future with certain demand - Justifying interventions with certain demand - Predicting the future with uncertain demand - Justifying interventions with uncertain demand
Lecture notes
Appropriate reading / study material will be handed out during the course. Copies of the slides will be handed out at the beginning of each class.
Literature
Appropriate literature will be handed out when required.
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course