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CISC244 Introduction to Microsoft Server
Department of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics: Computer/Information Science
- I. Course Number and Title
- CISC244 Introduction to Microsoft Server
- II. Number of Credits
- 4 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 3000
- IV. Prerequisites
- CISC202 (C or better) or CISC143 (C or better)
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- None
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- 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.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- identify the various types of file systems and their components, and perform common disk management tasks;
- configure NTFS security, and configure security for shared folders;
- configure a Server computer as a domain controller, and install and configure Active Directory services and objects;
- create and administer various types of user accounts and group accounts, and manage group policy objects;
- implement and administer network printing, manage documents, and administer printers from a Web browser; and
- manage hardware devices and their drivers, backup and restore data, and recover from a disaster.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
Course Outline:
- Overview of Server
- Reviewing the features of Server
- Comparing Server and Desktop
- Comparing Server and Novell
- Networking with Server
- Installing and Configuring Server
- Installation requirements
- Planning and installation
- Planning an unattended installation
- Identify and Various File System Types
- Configure NTFS
- Create DFS roots and links
- Configure Domain Controller
- Install and configure active directory
- Administer active directory objects
- Identify and Administer Various User and Group Accounts
- Administer group policies
- Manage group policy objects
- Identify Network Protocols and Services Supported by Server
- Configure TCP/IP
- Configure DHCP
- Configure WINS and DNS
- Server Security Features
- Analyze security on an existing server
- Configure certificate services
- Configure encryption
- Manage Hardware Devices and Drivers
- Configure UPS
- Backup and restore data
- Implement disaster recovery protection
- Recover from a disaster
- Monitor and Optimize Hard Disk Performance
- Monitor system performance
- Install SNMP service
- Administer Internet Information Services
- Configure Telnet services
- Configure Terminal services
- Configure Terminal services licensing
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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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Review/Approval Date - 9/01; Revised 6/09: New Core 8/2015