CTS 2383C - Managing a Server NOS: Syllabus

Updated January 2016

CET 2383C
   Managing a Server Network Operating System
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Table of Contents

Faculty Contact Information Methods of Instruction
Course Description Pace Chart and Assignments
General Course Outcomes Course Progress and Evaluation Policy
Course Prerequisites Communication Policy
Course Attendance & Participation Policy Other Policies and Procedures
Computer Requirements Student Success Tips and Resources
Required Course Materials  

Faculty Contact Information

Course Instructor:   Prof. XXX
Office Phone:   954-201-XXX
Department Phone:   954-201-XXX
Email:   All communication should be through the course email tool. Use my BC email ONLY if you are unable to access the course email:smartin5@broward.edu
BC Safety Office Phone#:   954-201-HELP (4357)

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Course Description

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install and configure a network server and perform post-installation and day-to-day administrative tasks. The course gives the student the background needed to provide technical support for network servers. This course is taught using a networking operating dictated by industry conditions. This course will assist the student in preparing for the related Microsoft certification examination.

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General Course Outcomes

Section 1

  1. Access the Control Panel
  2. Access the Start screen
  3. Execute a command from a command prompt
  4. Open Computer Management within Administrative Tools
  5. Open the Network and Sharing Center
  6. Open Windows Explorer and browse the Windows Server 2008 R2 file structure
  7. View available Administrative Tools from the Start menu
  8. Configure a Global Catalog server
  9. Configure and configure a site
  10. Create a new domain.
  11. Enumerate group membership
  12. Troubleshoot DNS issues with Active Directory
  13. Open Administrative Tools within Server Manager
  14. Open an application from the Start screen
  15. Open File Explorer and browse the Windows Server 2012 file structure
  16. Run a command from a command prompt
  17. Configure a server for remote management
  18. Configure a volume
  19. Configure fault tolerant volumes
  20. Configure NIC Teaming
  21. Convert a Windows Server 2012 full installation to a Server Core installation
  22. Convert a Windows Server 2012 Server Core installation to a full installation
  23. Create a mount point
  24. Create and mount a VHD
  25. Create storage pools
  26. Deploy roles and features to a remote server
  27. Deploy roles and features to an offline image
  28. Extend a volume
  29. Initialize a disk
  30. Install and configure a Windows Server 2012 Server Core system
  31. Install roles on Windows Server 2012
  32. Install Windows Server 2012
  33. Manage disks and volumes
  34. Plan a Windows Server 2012 installation
  35. Use PowerShell cmdlets to configure a Windows Server 2012
  36. Use the WINRM command to manage a remote server
  37. Create a virtual machine
  38. Manage a virtual machine:
  39. Create a virtual hard disk
  40. Install a parent virtual machine using a fixed virtual hard disk
  41. Create differencing disks from a parent disk
  42. Create, apply, and delete snapshots
  43. Convert, compact, merge, and expand virtual hard disks
  44. Create a virtual network
  45. Change group scope.
  46. Create a distribution group
  47. Create a user account
  48. Create computer accounts and manage computer account properties
  49. Create global groups
  50. Create groups
  51. Create nested organizational units
  52. Create organizational units
  53. Create security groups and delegate authority based on role
  54. Delegate administrative control
  55. Disable a user account
  56. Implement a group strategy
  57. Manage user account passwords
  58. Manage user accounts
  59. Perform an offline domain join
  60. Prevent accidental deletion of OUs
  61. Redirect the computer container
  62. Use Csvde to import and export Active Directory objects
  63. Use Domain Services (DS) commands to create and manage Active Directory objects
  64. Use Ldifde commands to create and manage Active Directory objects
  65. Use PowerShell commands to create and manage Active Directory objects
  66. Use the Delegation of Control wizard to assign permissions
  67. Use the Ldp utility
  68. Configure a DNS Suffix Search List
  69. Configure DNS Registration
  70. Configure DNS server properties in DNS Manager
  71. Configure the DNS service to forward name resolution requests
  72. Convert an existing zone to an Active Directory-integrated zone
  73. Create a CNAME record to be used as an alias to redirect requests
  74. Create a new zone and configure it to be stored in Active Directory
  75. Create A records and associated PTR records for specified hosts
  76. Create a root zone on a specified server
  77. Manage zone properties
  78. Use IPConfig to manage the contents of the DNS cache
  79. Use Ping and NSLookup to troubleshoot DNS

 Section 2

  1. Centrally manage administrative templates using the central store
  2. Configure a DHCP Relay Agent
  3. Configure a password policy and apply it to specific users or groups
  4. Configure a software restriction policy for a specific user
  5. Configure ABE
  6. Configure and manage shared folders and files
  7. Configure automatic and alternate addressing
  8. Configure combined NTFS and share permissions
  9. Configure exclusion ranges and client reservations
  10. Configure group policy preferences to centrally manage settings in the user environment
  11. Configure IPv6 settings
  12. Configure NTFS permissions
  13. Configure printer filters
  14. Configure printer pooling
  15. Configure restricted groups
  16. Configure security options
  17. Configure shadow copy settings, including storage location, size, and schedule
  18. Configure static IPv4 settings
  19. Configure the scope of Group Policy objects
  20. Configure user rights to secure network resources
  21. Convert an IPv4 address from binary to its decimal equivalent
  22. Create a hash rule to create software restrictions
  23. Create a path rule for an application
  24. Create a quota entry
  25. Create a starter GPO
  26. Create an AppLocker executable rule
  27. Create and activate scopes
  28. Create and link GPOs to appropriate objects
  29. Create shares on Windows Server 2012 using Server Manager
  30. Create snapshots
  31. Enable and disable share caching
  32. Enable quota restrictions
  33. Enable shadow copies on a volume.
  34. Enforce User Account Control
  35. Given a network address and custom mask, identify valid subnet addresses
  36. Given a network address and the subnet mask, identify valid host addresses on that subnet
  37. Given a scenario with the desired number of hosts, choose a subnet address and mask
  38. Install and authorize a DHCP server
  39. Manage printer drivers
  40. Modify quota limits
  41. Remove inherited permissions
  42. Restrict print access
  43. Restrict share access through share permissions and user limits
  44. Save, copy, or restore previous versions of files
  45. Troubleshoot common DHCP issues
  46. Use Group Policy to deploy printers to computer and user accounts
  47. Use Group Policy to enforce auditing and secure audit logs
  48. Use Group Policy to enforce firewall rules
  49. Use the Basic Firewall to allow traffic based on port, protocol, or application.
  50. Use the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security to manage custom firewall rules

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Course Prerequisites

To maximize your chances for success in this course, make sure that you meet the following course course prerequisites:

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Course Attendance and Participation Policy

Attendance/Withdrawal Policy:

During the first week of class, you must complete the Course Challenge Assessment or else you will be administratively withdrawn from the course. Simply logging into the course will not satisfy your attendance during this time. As with on-campus courses, students who are reported for non-attendance in an online course and are withdrawn are still responsible for paying for the course. If you do not complete the requirements of the first week of class, you should drop the course by the official drop/add deadline or expect to pay for the course.

It is very important for you to actively participate in this online class. Students will have a maximum of 16 weeks to complete this course from the first day of registration. If the entire course, including the Course Evaluations, is not completed by the last day of the 16th week students will receive a U for the course.

Students must obtain the permission of their Academic Coach to go beyond 16 weeks in the course.

Participation:

Regular, active, and meaningful participation is a critically important component of this course and is essential to your success. It is recommended that you log into the course several times during the week. Frequency and quality of participation may affect your success in the program. Return to Table of Contents

Computer Requirements

To complete this course, you must have access to computer hardware and software that meets the standards listed below.

System and Software Requirements for this course 
Operating System​

PC

Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8
Windows 8 recommended

Browser​ ​Firefox 20.0 or higher, latest recommended
Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher
Download version 10 (recommended)
Firefox 20.0 or higher, latest recommended
JAVA​ ​Java 7.0.x update 21
Download version 7.0 update 21 (recommended)
​Java SE 6.0 update 26
Download 1.6.0_26 (recommended)
The following are true for both PC and Mac​
​ ​
​Internet ​Cable modem or DSL
RAM 2 GB, 4 GB preferred​ ​
Processor ​2.0 GHz or higher ​ ​
Video​ ​SVGA monitor with minimum resolution of 1024 x 768, with 1280 x 1024 or greater recommended
JavaScript ​ ​Enabled
Cookies​ ​Enabled
Software Requirements for successful completion of this course.

 

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Required Course Materials

Required:

Title: TextOut's LabSim for Windows Server Pro Install & Configure: Microsoft Exam 70-410
Author: TestOut
ISBN: 978-1-935080-46-6

TestOut's LabSim Server Pro. TestOut’s course for entry-level Server 2012 administration, will give you the knowledge you need to pass Microsoft’s 70-410 exam, plus the hands-on experience that you will need to pass TestOut’s Windows Server Pro: Install and Configure Certification exam (beta). Throughout this interactive course you will be able to practice your ability to design, implement, configure, and manage a Windows network that incorporates Windows Server 2012

What's Included:

Where to Purchase:

You can purchase an access code from the Broward College Central Campus bookstore or you can purchase online directly from TestOut Student Purchasing using code 14-232TA to get the discount.

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Tel: (954) 201-6830
Fax: (954) 201-6895

How to Create an Account:

After you purchase an access code you can create an account by following the instructions located @ TestOut Quick Start Guide.

There are also instructional videos that guide you through the process @ How-To Tutorials.

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Methods of Instruction

This is a 3-credit hour fully online course. Normally, a 3-credit hour on-campus course would meet two times each week (during a 16 week term) for a total of 3 hours per week or 48 hours per term. This is a self paced fully online course so students will have to guide themselves accordingly. There is a pace chart included below that will show you how to successfully complete this course in a 4 week period. 

Read and refer to this document regularly. It will tell you what assignments you should complete, and how to complete them.

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Pace Chart - 4 week completion goal

Purpose

The purpose of this Pace Chart is to give students in this course an indication of how long they will on average spend to complete this course. This Pace Chart is only a guideline and depending on a students' proficiency with computers, learning style, prior knowledge of the subject and personal motivation, actual times may differ widely from the guidelines given.

Entire Course

The entire course should be completed within a sixteen (16) week time frame. Students who can demonstrate competencies faster than the recommended time could complete the course in a four (4) week period.

Section 1

All modules in section 1 should take at most two (2) weeks assuming at least twelve (12) hours per week are spent on each module.

Section 2

All modules in section 2 should take at most two (2) weeks assuming at least twelve (12) hours per week are spent on each module.

Week/Section/Learning Outcomes Learning Materials Assignments & Assessments
Week 1/Section 1    
Course challenge    
Upon successful completion of this section, the student shall be able to:

Module 1.0 Windows as a server

  1. Access the Control Panel
  2. Execute a command from a command prompt
  3. Open Administrative Tools within Server Manager
  4. Open Computer Management within Administrative Tools
  5. Open the Network and Sharing Center
  6. Open Windows Explorer and browse the Windows Server 2008 R2 file structure
  7. View available Administrative Tools from the Start menu
  8. Access the Control Panel
  9. Access the Start screen
  10. Open Administrative Tools within Server Manager
  11. Open an application from the Start screen
  12. Open Computer Management within Administrative Tools
  13. Open File Explorer and browse the Windows Server 2012 file structure
  14. Open the Network and Sharing Center
  15. Run a command from a command prompt

 Module 2.0 Installation and Configuration

  1. Configure a server for remote management
  2. Configure a volume
  3. Configure fault tolerant volumes
  4. Configure NIC Teaming
  5. Convert a Windows Server 2012 full installation to a Server Core installation
  6. Convert a Windows Server 2012 Server Core installation to a full installation
  7. Create a mount point
  8. Create and mount a VHD
  9. Create storage pools
  10. Deploy roles and features to a remote server
  11. Deploy roles and features to an offline image
  12. Extend a volume
  13. Initialize a disk
  14. Install and configure a Windows Server 2012 Server Core system
  15. Install roles on Windows Server 2012
  16. Install Windows Server 2012
  17. Manage disks and volumes
  18. Plan a Windows Server 2012 installation
  19. Use PowerShell cmdlets to configure a Windows Server 2012
  20. Use the WINRM command to manage a remote server

 Module 3.0 Hyper-V

  1. Create a virtual machine
  2. Manage a virtual machine:
  3. Create a virtual hard disk
  4. Install a parent virtual machine using a fixed virtual hard disk
  5. Create differencing disks from a parent disk
  6. Create, apply, and delete snapshots
  7. Convert, compact, merge, and expand virtual hard disks
  8. Create a virtual network
Complete content for modules 1-3 Complete practice quizzes, labs and discussions for Modules 1 - 3
Week 2/Section 1    
Upon successful completion of this section, the student shall be able to:

Module 4.0 Active Directory

  1. Change group scope.
  2. Configure a Global Catalog server
  3. Configure and configure a site
  4. Create a new domain.
  5. Enumerate group membership
  6. Troubleshoot DNS issues with Active Directory
  7. Create a distribution group
  8. Create a user account
  9. Create computer accounts and manage computer account properties
  10. Create global groups
  11. Create groups
  12. Create nested organizational units
  13. Create organizational units
  14. Create security groups and delegate authority based on role
  15. Delegate administrative control
  16. Disable a user account
  17. Implement a group strategy
  18. Manage user account passwords
  19. Manage user accounts
  20. Perform an offline domain join
  21. Prevent accidental deletion of OUs
  22. Redirect the computer container
  23. Use Csvde to import and export Active Directory objects
  24. Use Domain Services (DS) commands to create and manage Active Directory objects
  25. Use Ldifde commands to create and manage Active Directory objects
  26. Use PowerShell commands to create and manage Active Directory objects
  27. Use the Delegation of Control wizard to assign permissions
  28. Use the Ldp utility

Module 5.0 DNS

  1. Configure a DNS Suffix Search List
  2. Configure DNS Registration
  3. Configure DNS server properties in DNS Manager
  4. Configure the DNS service to forward name resolution requests
  5. Convert an existing zone to an Active Directory-integrated zone
  6. Create a CNAME record to be used as an alias to redirect requests
  7. Create a new zone and configure it to be stored in Active Directory
  8. Create A records and associated PTR records for specified hosts
  9. Create a root zone on a specified server
  10. Manage zone properties
  11. Use IPConfig to manage the contents of the DNS cache
  12. Use Ping and NSLookup to troubleshoot DNS

Complete content for modules 4 - 5 Complete practice quizzes, labs and discussions for Modules 4 - 5
Section 1 Evaluation    
Week 3/Section 2    
Upon successful completion of this section, the student shall be able to:

Module 1.0 File and Share Access

  1. Configure NTFS permissions
  2. Remove inherited permissions
  3. Enable quota restrictions
  4. Create a quota entry
  5. Modify quota limits
  6. Configure ABE
  7. Enable shadow copies on a volume.
  8. Configure shadow copy settings, including storage location, size, and schedule
  9. Create snapshots
  10. Save, copy, or restore previous versions of files
  11. Configure and manage shared folders and files
  12. Restrict share access through share permissions and user limits
  13. Enable and disable share caching
  14. Create shares on Windows Server 2012 using Server Manager
  15. Configure combined NTFS and share permissions

Module 2.0 Print and Document Services

  1. Configure printer pooling
  2. Restrict printer access
  3. Configure printer pooling
  4. Manage printer drivers
  5. Configure printer filters
  6. Restrict print access
  7. Use Group Policy to deploy printers to computer and user accounts

Module 3.0 Group Policy

  1. Create and link GPOs to appropriate objects
  2. Create a starter GPO
  3. Centrally manage administrative templates using the central store
  4. Configure the scope of Group Policy objects
  5. Configure a password policy and apply it to specific users or groups
  6. Use Group Policy to enforce auditing and secure audit logs
  7. Configure user rights to secure network resources
  8. Configure security options
  9. Enforce User Account Control
  10. Configure restricted groups
  11. Use the Basic Firewall to allow traffic based on port, protocol, or application.
  12. Use the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security to manage custom firewall rules
  13. Use Group Policy to enforce firewall rules
  14. Configure a software restriction policy for a specific user
  15. Create a path rule for an application
  16. Create a hash rule to create software restrictions
  17. Create an AppLocker executable rule
  18. Configure group policy preferences to centrally manage settings in the user environment
Complete content for modules 6 - 8 Complete practice quizzes, labs and discussions for Modules 6 - 8
Week 4/Section 2    

Upon successful completion of this section, the student shall be able to:

 Module 4.0 Networking

  1. Configure IPv6 settings
  2. Configure static IPv4 settings
  3. Convert an IPv4 address from binary to its decimal equivalent
  4. Given a network address and custom mask, identify valid subnet addresses
  5. Given a network address and the subnet mask, identify valid host addresses on that subnet
  6. Given a scenario with the desired number of hosts, choose a subnet address and mask

Module 5.0 DHCP

  1. Configure a DHCP Relay Agent
  2. Configure automatic and alternate addressing
  3. Configure exclusion ranges and client reservations
  4. Create and activate scopes
  5. Install and authorize a DHCP server
  6. Troubleshoot common DHCP issues
Complete content for modules 9 - 10 Complete practice quizzes, labs and discussions for Modules 9 - 10
Section 2 Evaluation    
Course Evaluation    

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Course Progress and Evaluations Policies

Assessment

S/U

Course Evaluation

Student will need to score 81% or higher on The Course Evaluation to obtain an S for the course

Grading Scale

Grades

Percentage

Grade = S

81-100+%

Grade = U

0-80%

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Communication Policy

Expectations for Course Communication

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Other Policies and Procedures

Special Needs - Students having special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should:

Academic Honesty

Logging Off Lab Safety (if applicable)

24/7 Helpdesk Information

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Student Success Tips

In order to be successful in this course, you need to be organized and manage your time well so that you can complete all assignments and assessments in a timely manner. Make sure that you do not allow yourself to procrastinate, and that you communicate with the instructor or your classmates via the Course Cafe if you have any questions on any course materials or need assistance completing any assignments.

Online Resources for Students

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The material contained in this course uses direct excerpts from the required textbook for this course:

Title: TextOut's LabSim for Windows Server Pro Install & Configure: Microsoft Exam 70-410
Author: TestOut
ISBN: 978-1-935080-46-6

The use of this material is authorized under the publisher's academic use license which requires the user to purchase the required textbook.