Windows Networking II CNSS 251

Course focuses on advanced Windows network administration. Course maps directly to Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certifications. Emphasis on role of administration of network devices, fault tolerance, Active Directory and DNS troubleshooting. Group Policies, Web Servers, Virtual Private Networking, Interoperability with other NOS' and IP routed networking. Students load and administer Windows servers, workstations, hubs, routers, switches, UPS and security software. Prerequisite: CNSS-250

Correlated Learning Outcomes

  • IT. 1. Carry out trouble-shooting strategies for resolving an identified end-user IT problem.
  • IT. 2. Differentiate among various operating systems.
  • IT. 3. Explain the process of authentication and authorization between end-user devices and computing network resources.
  • IT. 6. Implement a hardware and software configuration responsive to an identified scenario.
  • IT. 8. Summarize strategies to support or train users with their IT resources.
  • IT. 9. Use a variety of practices for making end-user IT systems secure.
  • IT. 10. Describe the data management activities associated with the data lifecycle.
  • IT. 11. Diagram a database design based on an identified scenario.
  • IT. 12. Differentiate between public and private data.
  • IT. 13. Discuss applications of data analytics.
  • IT. 14. Discuss issues relevant to dealing with very large data sets, both structured and unstructured.
  • IT. 15. Identify database administration tasks.
  • IT. 16. Produce simple database queries.
  • IT. 17. Use data analytics to support decision making for a given scenario.
  • IT. 18. Differentiate among a variety of technology-based sensory interactions.
  • IT. 19. Differentiate among data types, data transfer protocols and file characteristics specific to the targeted use.
  • IT. 22. Carry out basic computer network troubleshooting techniques.
  • IT. 24. Diagram the components of an integrated IT system.
  • IT. 26. Differentiate among various techniques for making a computer network secure.
  • IT. 27. Summarize the flow of data through a computer network scenario.
  • IT. 33. Use a programming or a scripting language to share data across an integrated IT system.
  • IT. 34. Use a programming or a scripting language to solve a problem.
  • IT. 35. Differentiate among strategies for business continuity provisioning of IT resources at the enterprise level.
  • IT. 36. Discuss data governance and its implications for users as well as IT professionals.
  • IT. 37. Identify a variety of enterprise-level digital storage technologies.
  • IT. 38. Implement an application of virtualization.
  • IT. 39. Modify a system to improve data confidentiality or regulatory compliance.
  • IT. 40. Summarize the implications of various cloud computing models.
  • IT. 41. Summarize the security implications and risks for distributed IT systems.
  • IT. 42. Use communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills as a member of a diverse team.
  • IT. 43. Describe the attitudes, knowledge and abilities associated with quality customer service.
  • IT. 44. Produce technical documentation responsive to an identified computing scenario
  • IT. 45. Use documentation or a knowledge base to resolve a technical challenge in an identified computing scenario.
  • IT. 46. Discuss significant trends and emerging technologies and their impact on global society.
  • IT. 47. Demonstrate professional behavior in response to an ethically-challenging scenario in computing.
  • IT. 48. Summarize the tenets of ethics and professional behavior promoted by international computing societies.
  • IT. 49. Describe IT procurement processes for goods and services.
  • IT. 50. Summarize the role of IT in supporting the mission and goals of an organization.