REND LAKE COLLEGE

Fall 2008
CNS 1232 – Windows Server

I. PREREQUISITE: CNS 1231, or instructor consent.

II. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will develop computer professional skills necessary to install,

configure, customize, integrate, and troubleshoot Windows Server.

III. CREDIT: 3 Semester hours: Lecture 2 hours, Lab 2 hours.

IV. LEARNER OUTCOMES:

A. The student will be able to install, configure, and troubleshoot

Windows Server.
B. The student will be able to configure and install network services for
interoperability.
C. The student will be able to monitor, configure and control access to
files, folders, and shared folders.
D. The student will be able to monitor, configure and troubleshoot
disks and volumes.
E. The student will be able to configure and manage user profiles.
F. The student will be able to monitor, configure and troubleshoot
disks and volumes.
G. The student will be able to install, configure, and troubleshoot
shared access.
H. The student will be able to implement, configure, manage, and
troubleshoot policies.

V. MATERIALS REQUIRED:

Microsoft Academic Learning Series: Windows Server book and lab manual, and
USB 2.0 hard drive.

VI. COURSE OUTLINE:

A. Introduction to Microsoft Windows Server

1. Overview
2. Operating System Architecture
3. Directory Services

B. Installing and Configuring

1. Overview
 2. Installation
3. Upgrading
4. Troubleshooting

C. Unattended Installation
1. Overview
2. Automating Installation of Server
3. Automating Installation of Server Applications

D. File Systems
1. Disk Management Basics
2. File Allocation Table (FAT)
3. NT File System (NTFS)
4. File System Security

E. Advanced File Systems

1. Distributed File Systems
2. File Replication Service

F. Active Directory Services

1. Overview
2. Planning Active Directory Implementation
3. Implementing Active Directory Services
4. Administering Active Directory Services

G. Administering User Management

1. Using Microsoft Management Console
2. Administering User Accounts
3. Administering Group Accounts
4. Administering Group Policies

H. Administering Print Services

1. Overview
2. Setting Up Network Printers
3. Administering Network Printers
4. Printing and Active Directory Services
5. Connecting to Network Printers

I. Network Protocols and Services

1. Network Protocols
2. Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Control Protocol (TCP/IP)
3. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Service (DHCP)
4. Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS)
5. Domain Name System (DNS)
 J. Routing and Remote Access
1. Overview
2. Features of Routing and Remote Access Service (RAS)
3. Remote Access
4. Virtual Private Networks (VLAN)
5. Routing and Remote Access Tools

K. Security
1. Public Key Infrastructure
2. Public Key Technologies
3. Kerberos Protocol
4. Security Configuration Tools
5. Auditing

L. Reliability and Availability

1. Managing Hardware Devices and Drivers
2. Backing Up Data
3. Implementing Disaster Protection
4. Recovering from a Disaster

M. Monitoring and Optimization

1. Disk Monitoring and Optimization
2. Simple Network Management Protocol Service (SMPT)
3. Performance Console
4. Network Monitor
5. Task Manager

N. Application Servers
1. Exploring Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)
2. Administering a Web Environment
3. Configuring and Running Telnet Services
4. Installing and Configuring Terminal Services

VII. METHOD OF EVALUATING STUDENT’S WORK:

A. Tests and Quizzes

B. Laboratory Exercises
C. Homework Assignments
D. Class Participation
E. Mid-term and Final
Classroom Policies

Class begins and ends at the scheduled time, unless otherwise

specified by the instructor. If shift work or employment will cause an
interruption of the student’s class time, please confer with the
instructor on the first day of class, to see if some arrangement can be
worked out to prevent loss of grade points. This must be done whether
the conflict would prevent the student from attending all or any part of
the class.

Talking or other distractions will not be tolerated during the lecture.

Questions and discussions are welcome pertaining to relevant and
current class material only.

Computers are provided to be used in relation to class material only.

No music, games, surfing the net, checking e-mail, etc. is allowed
during class time. No programs are to be downloaded to the
computers without the permission of the instructor. Failure to abide by
these rules will result in loss of computer privileges.

Personal computers are not allowed in the classroom. All cell phones
are to be turned off or in silent mode during class.

The classroom will be available as an open lab during various times of

the day when classes are not being conducted. Use of the classroom
as an open lab when class is being conducted is at the discretion of the
instructor.

No food or drink is allowed in the classroom. Smoking is not allowed

inside the Technical Building.
Horseplay will not be tolerated.

Grading System

The student’s grade will be calculated using the following formula:

% Grade = ((Accumulated Points) / (Possible Points)) X 100

Quizzes and Tests – Each correct answer has a value of one point.

Assignments - Assignment point values will be assigned by the

instructor.
Late assignments will not accepted unless prior
arrangements have been made with the instructor.
Reports – Point value will be assigned by the instructor.

Laboratory Exercises – Labs, if assigned points, will have a maximum

value of
five points per lab.

The grading scale is as follows:

A = 100 - 90
B = 89 - 80
C = 79 - 70
D = 69 - 60
E = 59 or less

Makeup Policy

It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor about any

work missed. All makeup work must be made up within two weeks of
the date missed unless prior arrangements have been made with the
instructor. Any quiz missed due to absenteeism, arriving late or
leaving class early cannot be made up.

You will not be allowed make up work missed if you are unexcused or
have more than three excused absences.

The student is cautioned that absenteeism, arriving late or leaving

early can quickly lower a grade point average.

It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor about

exams missed to due to absenteeism or tardiness. All makeup
work must be completed one week prior to the final exam date.

Department Attendance Policy

If you are not going to be able to attend a class session, you must
notify the instructor prior to the beginning of class (excused absence).
You are allowed three excused absences.

Office Hours

Office hours will be posted at the door of the instructor’s office. The
instructor will be available to answer questions regarding the class
curriculum during these hours. Availability after office hours is by
appointment only.

Finding Help

If you need tutoring, free help can be obtained by contacting the

tutoring coordinator,
Ed Ruffino in the administration building or calling 618-437-5321
extension 1343.
If you are able to tutor students, also contact the tutoring coordinator
so that funding
can be arranged for you.

Rend Lake College is committed to providing equal educational

opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
age, national origin, or disability. Inquires regarding this policy and
availability of accommodative services for students with disabilities
may be addressed to the Director of counseling, Ext. 1265.

In Case of an Emergency
In the event of an emergency Rend Lake College security will deliver a
message to the student. The number to be called in the event of an
emergency is: (618) 437-5321 (Main Switchboard).

When attending classes at Rend Lake College the student should leave
a copy of his/her schedule stating day, time, building and room number
where they will be while on campus with a responsible person.

Right to Change and/or Modify Course Syllabus

The instructor has the right to change or modify this course syllabus at
his discretion.