Network Administration and Design Program Syllabus

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Network Administration

and Design

Program Syllabus

Total In Class Clock Hours: 850

Assigned Course Preparation Clock Hours: 230 Academic Credits: 42

Prerequisites: High School Diploma or GED Program Description

In this program, students learn how to analyze the business requirements and design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft© Windows platform. Implementation responsibilities include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network systems. The program also prepares students for many industry-sought certifications including 3 CompTIA® exams, and multiple certifications through Microsoft®.

Program Objectives

• Provides graduates the range of skills required to effectively analyze business requirements for IT and design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows® 2003 platform.

• Prepare for entry-level employment as Computer Repair/Support Technicians, Desktop Support Technicians, Help Desk Technicians, and Networking Support. Network

Administrators, and Network Designers. Methods of Instruction

*All courses are computer based and instructor lead which consists of: One-on-one Instruction, textbooks and workbooks, scheduled lectures, interactive courseware and content through our LMS (Learning Management System), and measurement testing to reinforce content.

†Externship is hands on experience off campus. They are not guaranteed or included in the total number of hours.

Program Outline ITC-MO-01

Course Title: Microsoft Office Basics In Class Clock Hours: 40

Assigned Course Preparation Clock Hours: 10

Introductory course in Microsoft Office utilizing the basic functions of Windows, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Object linking between Word and Excel and

PowerPoint. Designed for the office professional person or others wishing to learn and/or upgrade software skills.

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ITC-AP-03

Course Title: A+ Essentials In Class Clock Hours: 60

Students in this course, students will install, upgrade, repair, configure, optimize, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance on basic personal computer hardware and operating systems. Text Books:

Gordon, CompTIA A+ Certification: Essentials, 2009 Edition (Windows 7), Axzo Press, ISBN-10: 1-4260-2016-3

ITC-AP-04

Course Title: A+ Practical Application In Class Clock Hours: 60

This is the second of two courses in the CompTIA A+ certification program. Building upon the skills learned in the A+ Essentials course, the student will perform more advanced tasks in

installing, configuring, upgrading, and maintaining personal computers in a business environment. More complex techniques are presented for troubleshooting PC, OS, and network connectivity issues and security implementation

Text Book:

CompTIA A+ Certification: Practical Application, 2009 Edition (Windows 7), Axzo Press, ISBN-10: 1-4260-2018-X

ITC-NP-01

Course Title: Network+ In Class Clock Hours: 60

This course is designed to provide network technicians and support staff with the foundation-level skills they need to install, operate, manage, maintain, and troubleshoot a corporate network. This course assists in preparing students for the CompTIA Network+ (2009 Edition) Certification Examination.

Text Book:

CompTIA Network+ Certification, 2009 Objectives, Axzo Press, ISBN-10: 1-4260-0608-X IT-SC-02

Course Title: Security+ In Class Clock Hours: 60

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate a broad knowledge of security concerns and perform day-to-day security functions. Security+ certification is recognized around the world as the benchmark for foundation-level security professionals.

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CompTIA Security+ Certification, Exam SYO-301, Axzo Press, ISBN-10: 1-4260-2832-8 IT-MC-13

Course Title: Microsoft Windows 7, Configuring In Class Clock Hours: 90

In this course, students learn how to install, upgrade, and migrate to Windows 7 client. Students then configure Windows 7 client for network connectivity, security, maintenance, and mobile computing. This course helps students prepare for the Exam 70-680, TS: Windows 7, Configuring.

Text Book:

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-680): Configuring Windows® 7, Microsoft Press, ISBN-13: 978-0735627086

ITC-MC-04

Course Title: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment In Class Clock Hours: 90

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills that are required to manage accounts and resources, maintain server resources, monitor server performance, and safeguard data in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environment.

Text Book:

Managing & Maintaining a Windows Sever 2003 Environment, Axzo Press, ISBN-10: 1-4188-4094-7 ITC-MC-05

Course Title: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infastructure In Class Clock Hours: 90

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to implement, manage, and maintain a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure. The course is intended for systems

administrator and systems engineer candidates who are responsible for implementing, managing, and maintaining server networking technologies. These tasks include implementing routing; implementing, managing, and maintaining Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name System (DNS), and Windows Internet Name Service (WINS); securing Internet Protocol (IP) traffic with Internet Protocol security (IPSec) and certificates; implementing a network access infrastructure by configuring the connections for remote access clients; and managing and monitoring network access.

Text Book:

MCSE 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network, Axzo Press, ISBN-10: 1-4188-4100-5

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Course Title: Windows Server 2008, Active Directory Configuration In Class Clock Hours: 90

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to configure active directory domain services in a distributed environment, implement group policies, perform backup and restore, and monitor and troubleshoot active directory related issues.

Text Book:

70-640 Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration, Microsoft Press, ISBN-10 0-7356-5193-0 ITC-MC-16

Course Title: Windows Server 2008, Network Infrastructure Configuration In Class Clock Hours: 90

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to configure and troubleshoot Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Sp1 Network Infrastructures. It will cover networking

technologies most commonly used with Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Sp1 such as DNS, DHCP, IPv4 and IPv6 network addressing, Network Policy server and Network Access Protection and configuring secure network access. It also covers fault tolerant storage technologies, Network Storage and routing and remote access, monitoring and compliance updates as well as other relevant technologies Text Book:

70-642 Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Microsoft Press, ISBN-10 0-7356-5160-4 ITC-MC-17

Course Title: Windows Server 2008, Administration In Class Clock Hours: 90

This course prepares the students to handle day-to-day management of the Windows Server 2008

operating system, file structure, and directory services; handle software distribution and updates; monitor servers; provide tier-2 troubleshooting support; support engineering and change-management projects; build and configure servers; implement auditing policy; perform scheduled vulnerability-assessment scans; and monitor logs for firewalls and intrusion-detection systems.

Text Book:

MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-646): Windows Server Administration, Microsoft Press, ISBN-10: 0-7356-2510-7

PRO-ITC

Course Title: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Configuration In Class Clock Hours: 30

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A USB/flash drive is needed for the duration of the program to save work/notes.

National Certifications CompTIA A+ Essentials CompTIA A+ Practical CompTIA Network+ CompTIA Security+ Microsoft 70-680 Microsoft 70-290 Microsoft 70-291 MCSA Microsoft 70-640 Microsoft 70-642 Microsoft 70-646