Title: Syllabus
Course: RITA MC - ITNW 1308

NCTC_Syllabus_ITNW_1308_FALL_2017.docx

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Name & Number | Implement & Support Client Operating System ITNW-1308 | Semester & Year | FALL 2017

Instructor's Name

Office Phone #

E-mail Address

Office #
Donnie Willis

(940) 498-6282

drwillis@nctc.edu

Lab Room: C0255
Office Hours
M/W 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Tu/R 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Catalog Description | The fundamentals of managing and configuring network clients.

Textbook & Materials Required/
70-687 Confg Win8 8.1 MLO Reg Card

by Microsoft Official Academic Course

978-1-118-88263-4

June 2014, ©2015, Paperback

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated

Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course the student will be able to:

·         Install and configure network clients;

·         Setup users, groups, policies, and profiles;

·         Configure hardware components and applications;

·         Setup and maintain logon security and security for files and printers; and

·         Configure and optimize clients in multiple environments.

Scholastic Integrity | Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.  See Student Handbook “Student Rights & Responsibilities:  Student Conduct [FLB (LOCAL)]” #20 on page 175.

Attendance Policy | Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  Absence does not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work.  Dropping a course is the student's responsibility. See Attendance Regulations in the North Central Texas College Catalog.

Grading Policy & Procedures
COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS AND GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements | Graded Course Elements | Percentage
16 | Chapter Assessments/Homework | 25
23 | Chapter Lab Exercises | 25
2 | Exams Mid -term and Final Exams | 30
16 | Discussion Boards | 10
 | QUIZZES | 10

GRADING SCALE

90-100 | A |  | 60-69 | D
80-89 | B |  | >60 | F
70-79 | C |  |  |

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION

Tentative Class Schedule
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION

Topic   General Description of Subject Matter

Lesson 1: Evaluating Hardware Readiness and Capability

Lesson Objectives: The following objectives will be covered in this lesson:

1.     Evaluate hardware readiness and compatibility.

2.     Choose between an upgrade and a clean installation;

3.     Determine which SKU to use, including Windows RT;

4.     Determine requirements for particular features,

5.     Including Hyper-V, Miracast display,

6.     Pervasive device encryption,

7.     Virtual smart cards and,

8.     Secure Boot.

Lesson 2: Installing Windows 8.1

Lesson Objectives: The following objectives will be covered in this lesson:

1.     Install Windows 8.1.

2.     Install as Windows To Go,

3.     Migrate from previous versions of Windows to Windows 8.1,

4.     Upgrade from Windows 7 or Windows 8 to Windows 8.1,

5.     Install to a VHD,

6.     Install additional Windows features,

7.     Configure Windows for additional languages.

Lesson 3: Migrating and Configuring User Data

Lesson Objectives: The following objectives will be covered in this lesson:

1.     Migrate and configure user data.

2.    Migrate user profiles;

3.    Configure folder location;

4.    Configure profiles, including profile version, local, roaming, and mandatory.

Lesson 4: Working with Disks and Devices

Lesson Objectives: The following objectives will be covered in this lesson:

1.     Configure devices and device drivers.

2.     Install, update, disable, and roll back drivers;

3.     Resolve driver issues;

4.     Configure driver settings, including signed and unsigned drivers;

5.     Manage driver packages.

Lesson 5: Installing and Configuring Desktop Applications

Lesson Objectives: The following objectives will be covered in this lesson:

1.     Installing and configuring desktop apps and Windows store apps.

2.     Install and repair applications by using Windows Installer,

3.     Configure default program settings,

4.     Modify file associations,

5.     Manage access to Windows Store.

Lesson 6: Controlling Access to Local Hardware and Applications

Lesson Objectives: The following objectives will be covered in this lesson:

1.     Configure application restrictions, including Software Restriction Policies and AppLocker;

2.     Manage installation of and access to removable devices;

3.     Configure Assigned Access.

Lesson 7: Configuring Internet Explorer 11 and Internet Explorer for the Desktop

Lesson Objectives: The following objectives will be covered in this lesson:

1.     Configure Internet Explorer 11 and Internet Explorer for the Desktop.

2.     Configure compatibility view;

3.     Configure Internet Explorer 11 settings, including add-ons, downloads, security, and privacy.

Lesson 8: Configuring Hyper-V

Lesson Objectives: The following objectives will be covered in this lesson:

1.     Configure Hyper-V.

2.     Create and configure virtual machines, including integration services;

3.     Create and manage checkpoints;

4.     Create and configure virtual switches;

5.     Create and configure virtual disks;

6.     Move a virtual machine’s storage.

Lesson 9: Configuring IP Settings

Lesson Objectives: The following objectives will be covered in this lesson:

1.     Configure IP settings.

2.     Configure name resolution; Connect to a network;

3.     Configure network locations;

4.     Resolve connectivity issues.

Lesson 10: Configuring Network Settings

Lesson Objectives: The following objectives will be covered in this lesson:

1.     Configure networking settings.

2.     Connect to a wireless network;

3.     Manage preferred wireless networks;

4.     Configure network adapters;

5.     Configure location-aware printing.

Lesson 11: Configuring and Maintaining Network Security

Lesson Objectives: The following objectives will be covered in this lesson:

1.     Configure Windows Firewall;

2.     Configure Windows Firewall with Advanced Security;

3.     Configure connection security rules (IPsec);

4.     Configure authenticated exceptions;

5.     Configure network discovery.

Lesson 12: Configuring Remote Management

Lesson Objectives: The following objectives will be covered in this lesson:

1.     Configure remote management.

2.     Choose the appropriate remote management tools;

3.     Configure remote management settings;

4.     Modify settings remotely by using MMCs or Windows PowerShell;

5.     Configure Remote Assistance, including Easy Connect.

Lesson 13: Configuring Shared Resources

Lesson Objectives: The following objectives will be covered in this lesson:

1.     Configure OneDrive shared folder permissions,

2.     Configure HomeGroup settings,

3.     Configure libraries,

4.     Configure shared printers,

5.     Set up and configure OneDrive.

Lesson 14: Configuring File and Folder Access

Lesson Objectives: The following objectives will be covered in this lesson:

1.     Encrypt files and folders by using EFS;

2.     Configure NTFS permissions;

3.     Configure disk quotas;

4.     Configure file access auditing.

Lesson 15: Configuring Authentication and Authorization

Lesson Objectives: The following objectives will be covered in this lesson:

1.     Configure Authentication and Authorization.

2.     Configure user rights,

3.     Manage credentials,

4.     Manage certificates,

5.     Configure biometrics,

6.     Configure picture password,

7.     Configure PIN,

8.     Set up and configure Microsoft account,

9.     Configure virtual smart cards,

10.                        Configure authentication in workgroups or domains,

11.                        Configure User Account Control (UAC) behavior.

Lesson 16: Configuring Remote Connections

Lesson Objectives: The following objectives will be covered in this lesson:

1.     Configure remote connections.

2.     Configure remote authentication,

3.     Configure Remote Desktop settings,

4.     Configure virtual private network (VPN) connections and authentication,

5.     Enable VPN reconnect and,

6.     Configure broadband tethering.

Lesson 17: Configuring Mobility Options

Lesson Objectives: The following objectives will be covered in this lesson:

1.     Configure mobility options.

2.     Configure offline file policies;

3.     Configure power policies;

4.     Configure Windows to Go;

5.     Configure sync options;

6.     Configure Wi-Fi direct.

Lesson 18: Configuring Security for Mobile Devices

Lesson Objectives: The following objectives will be covered in this lesson:

1.     Configure security for mobile devices.

2.     Configure BitLocker and BitLocker to Go;

3.     Configure startup key storage.

Lesson 19: Configuring and Managing Updates

Lesson Objectives: The following objectives will be covered in this lesson:

1.     Configure and Manage Updates.

2.     Configure update settings, Configure Windows Update policies,

3.     Manage update history, roll back updates and,

4.     Update Windows Store apps.

Lesson 20: Managing Local Storage

Lesson Objectives: The following objectives will be covered in this lesson:

1.     Manage local storage.

2.     Manage disk volumes and file systems;

3.     Manage storage spaces.

Lesson 21:   Monitoring System Performance

Lesson Objectives: The following objectives will be covered in this lesson:

1.     Monitor system performance.

2.     Configure and analyze event logs;

3.     Configure event subscriptions;

4.     Configure Task Manager;

5.     Monitor system resources;

6.     Optimize networking performance;

7.     Configure indexing options.

Lesson 22: Configuring System Recovery Options

Lesson Objectives: The following objectives will be covered in this lesson:

1.     Configure system recovery.

2.     Configure a recovery drive,

3.     Configure system restore,

4.     Perform a driver rollback,

5.     Perform a refresh or recycle,

6.     Configure restore points.

Lesson 23: Configuring File Recovery Options

Lesson Objectives: The following objectives will be covered in this lesson:

1.     Configure file recovery options.

2.     Restore previous versions of files and folders,

3.     Configure file history,

4.     Recover files from OneDrive.

Date    Topic   Activity

Aug 22            Introduction

Aug 29            Chapter 1:  Introducing Windows 8.1 Pretest

Sep  05            Ch. 1 Labs  Chapter 2:  Installing Windows 8.1

Sep 12               Ch. 2 Labs  Homework 1 Ch. 1-2

Sep 19             Chapter 3:   Ch. 3 Labs   Homework 1 due

Sep 26             Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 Homework and Labs

Oct 03            Chapter 6 and Chapter 7 Homework and Labs

Oct 10             Chapter 8 and Chapter 9 Homework and Labs

Oct 17             Chapter 10and Chapter 11 Homework and Labs

Oct 24            Chapter 12 and Chapter 13 Homework and Labs

Oct 31             Chapter 14 and chapter 15 Homework and Labs

Nov 07            Chapter 16 and Chapter 17 Homework and Labs

Nov 14                       Chapter 18 and Chapter 19 Homework and Labs

Nov 21            Chapter 20 and Chapter 21 Homework and Labs

Nov 28            Chapter 22 and Chapter 23 Homework and

Dec 04             Final Exam

Please note: This schedule is tentative and may be subject to change.

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