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CISC244 Introduction to Microsoft Server

4 credits

3000

CISC202 (C or better) or CISC143 (C or better)

None

This course focuses on Microsoft Windows Server in the corporate environment. The course reviews the installation, set-up, and management techniques of Server. Classes are presented in lecture/lab format, with students configuring Microsoft Windows Server during extensive hands-on lab assignments.

Course Learning Goals

Students will:
1. identify the various types of file systems and their components, and perform common disk management tasks;
2. configure NTFS security, and configure security for shared folders;
3. configure a Server computer as a domain controller, and install and configure Active Directory services and objects;
4. create and administer various types of user accounts and group accounts, and manage group policy objects;
5. implement and administer network printing, manage documents, and administer printers from a Web browser; and
6. manage hardware devices and their drivers, backup and restore data, and recover from a disaster.
Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities

Course Outline:
1. Overview of Server
2. Installing and Configuring Server
3. Identify and Various File System Types
4. Configure Domain Controller
5. Identify and Administer Various User and Group Accounts
6. Identify Network Protocols and Services Supported by Server
7. Server Security Features
8. Manage Hardware Devices and Drivers
9. Monitor and Optimize Hard Disk Performance
10. Administer Internet Information Services
Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
The assessment of Course Learning Goals is based on written tests, labs, and other assignments, as well as performance-based tasks as appropriate.
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
Departmentally-selected textbook. Details provided by the instructor of each course section. See course syllabus.

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CISC244 Introduction to Microsoft Server

Department of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics: Computer/Information Science

Course Learning Goals

Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities

Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals

Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student: