Title: Syllabus
Course: RITA MC - ITNW 1354

Course Name & Number:

Implement and Support Servers ITNW-1354

Semester & Year:

Fall 2016

Instructor Contact Information:

Donnie Willis

(940)498-6282

drwillis@nctc.edu

Lab Room: CO255

Office Hours:

M/W 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
T/R 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Virtual Office Hours by appointment

Catalog Description:

Implement, administer, and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate servers in a networked computing environment.

Prerequisites - N/A

Required Textbook:

70-411 Administering Windows Servers 2012 R2 Reg Card (w/e-text & MOAC Labs Online)

Author: Microsoft

ISBN: 9781118882832

Copyright Year: 2014

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated

Learning Outcomes:

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

- Configure peripherals and devices
- Set up servers
- Configure directory replication
- Manage licensing
- Create and manage system policies and profiles
- Administer remote servers and disks resources
- Create and share resources
- Implement fault-tolerance
- Configure servers for interoperability
- Install and configure Remote Access Service (RAS)
- Identify and monitor performance bottlenecks and resolve configuration problems

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:

Attendance is not taken in this online class, but you are expected to actively participate in the assignments and the graded discussion forums on a weekly basis. I also expect you to check your email everyday  M-F. I do not check emails on the weekends from Friday at 5:00 pm to Monday morning at 9:00 am.

Dropping a course is the student's responsibility. See Attendance Regulations in the North Central Texas College Catalog.

Grading Policy and Procedures

# of Graded Course Elements | Graded Course Elements | Percentage
11 | Quizzes | 10
22 | Chapter Assessments/Homework | 25
22 | Chapter Lab Exercises | 25
2 | Exams: Mid-term and Final Exam | 30
10 | Discussion Boards | 10

GRADING SCALE

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

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION

- Lesson 1: Deploying and Managing Server Images
- Lesson 2: Implementing Patch Management
- Lesson 3: Monitoring Servers
- Lesson 4: Configuring Distributed File System (DFS)
- Lesson 5: Configuring File Server Resource Manager (FSRM)
- Lesson 6: Configuring File Services and Disk Encryption
- Lesson 7: Configuring Advanced Audit Policies
- Lesson 8: Configuring DNS Zones
- Lesson 9: Configuring DNS Records
- Lesson 10: Configuring VPN and Routing
- Lesson 11: Configuring Direct Access
- Lesson 12: Configuring a Network Policy Server
- Lesson 13: Configuring NPS Policies
- Lesson 14: Configuring Network Access Protection (NAP)
- Lesson 15: Configuring Server Authentication
- Lesson 16: Configuring Domain Controllers
- Lesson 17: Maintaining Active Directory
- Lesson 18: Configuring Account Policies
- Lesson 19: Configuring Group Policy Processing
- Lesson 20: Configuring Group Policy Settings
- Lesson 21: Managing Group Policy Objects
- Lesson 22: Configuring Group Policy Preferences

Other Pertinent Information:

Last day to withdraw from a class with a grade of ‘W’ for regular 16 week session is November 7, 2016.

Email is the best way to communicate with me. To avoid any communication problems, all students will use Canvas to email me. Please put the following information in the email:
1. Your name: First Name Last Name
2. Class and section in the subject line: John Smith ITNW 1308
I will response to emails within 24 hours of receiving them on weekdays and within 48 hours on weekends.

Be sure to update your contact information on the course website. Students are required to check their email as well as the announcement section daily in case there are changes or important information that need to be communicated before class.

Even though your grades will be posted on the Canvas grade book, it is your responsibility to keep a record of your grades. Please give me at least two weeks to post your grades after the final due date of the assignment.

Filing a complaint –“If the complaint involves a problem with an instructor, the student shall discuss the matter with the instructor before requesting a conference with the Department Chair…. If the complaint involves a grade received, the student shall collect all tests, papers, daily assignments, class notes and other relevant material prior to the conference with the instructor.” (See Student Handbook > Discussion of Complaint). Failure to follow the procedure will result in no action taken. Please don't hesitate to email or call me if you need help.

Disability Services:

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. A disability is anything that can interfere with learning, such as a learning disability, psychological challenge, physical illness or injury. Accommodations may include extra time on tests, tests in a distraction reduced environment, volunteer note taker in class, etc.

On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 in the Administration (100) Building or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209 to arrange for an intake appointment with OSD.

North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).
http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx

Support Services:

Counseling and Testing staff offer a variety of services to current and prospective students, such as College 101, placement testing, academic advising and course registration, transfer assistance, and College Success seminars (Time Management, Study Skills, Test Anxiety, Choosing a Major, Learning Style Strategies, Career Exploration), and much more. http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/CounselingTesting.aspx

Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, free 24/7 online tutoring through Grade Results and assist new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students. First generation students can also participate in TRIO which offers specialized support services.
http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices.aspx

Financial Aid offers financial resources for students that qualify, visit the financial aid offices for more information. http://www.nctc.edu/FInancialAidHome.aspx

EEOC Statement:

The Childcare Reimbursement Program provides support services for NCTC students pursuing a career in a technical field of study to help them complete their career plans. The program will reimburse technical declared students a percentage of their daycare expenses if the child is attending a licensed or registered daycare facility.  This is on a first come first serve basis, and is available to students on all 5 campuses. Please note, we do not have a childcare facility on any of our 5 campuses. This is a reimbursement program only.

Students who wish to become eligible for Childcare Assistance Program need to:

- Declare in a technical field of study
- Establish financial need
  - Ex: Pell Grant recipient, Food Stamp recipient, W2,  etc.
- Complete a Childcare Reimbursement Program Application and provide all necessary documentation.  The  Application can be found online at http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/Childcare.aspx

For more information, please contact Yvonne Sandmann on the Gainesville Campus at 940-668-4209 ext. 4321, or by email at ysandmann@nctc.edu.

North Central Texas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability in the employment or the provision of services.

Tentative Semester Schedule

Note: Due dates for online elements are shown in red below this panel.