NETW 191 Syllabus MCSE Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Revised 21 March 2002 Professor Andrew H. Andersen, Jr.
COURSE DESCRIPTION In this course, the student will learn to install and configure Microsoft Windows 2000 Server. Students will learn how to implement, manage and troubleshoot access to resources; monitor and optimize system performance, reliability and availability; configure and troubleshoot system storage; implement, manage and troubleshoot network connections, protocols and services; and implement, monitor and troubleshoot network security. At the conclusion of this course, the student will earn three credits, and be ready to take the Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server MCSE exam. PREREQUISITES A grade of C or better in COMP 190 or NETW 190. REQUIRED TEXT AND MATERIALS MCSE: MCSE: Windows 2000 Server Study Guide by Lisa Donald with James Chellis, Sybex Press, 0-7821- 2947-1 STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION 1. Active participation in this course by all students is required and expected. ance for all lectures is strongly advised. 2. There will be a minimum of two major exams, and each carries equal weight. 3. The progress of the student will be evaluated by class participation, graded assignments, performance, test grades, and on time submission of In order to pass the course, the student must have a passing test average, a passing average for laboratory performance, and a passing grade for the lab skills practical and the capstone project. If you have a documented disability and would like to request an accommodation and/or academic adjustment, contact the Disability Services Office at (732) 224 2730 or TTY (732) 842 4211. FINAL GRADE The following scale will be used to determine satisfactory progress on each unit examination and for the final as follows: Final Grade Range A 90 to 100 B 80 to 89 C 70 to 79 D 65 to 69 F Below 65 You must obtain a grade of C or better to use this course as a prerequisite for all NETW designated courses. The final grade will be determined by the following: Page 1
50% for exams and quizzes. 50% for Laboratory ance 100% Grade for the Course INCOMPLETE It is the student's responsibility to submit all classwork on a timely basis, and it is expected that all course requirements be completed by the last class meeting. In cases of hardship or emergency, your instructor may grant a grade of INC. In order to be considered for the grade INC, the student must have satisfactorily completed 80% of the course, have a passing test average, and must meet with the instructor prior to the last class meeting to request this option. Your instructor is under no obligation to grant an INC. In the event that you are granted an INC, it must be completed by the first week of the following semester or an earlier date specified by the instructor. You will be required to withdraw from the next course in a sequence if you have not successfully completed an INC in a prerequisite course with a C or better before the first meeting. WITHDRAWING FROM CLASS Last day to withdraw from a class with a grade W is the 10 th week. While a W does not affect your GPA, it may have impact if you are receiving Financial Aid. Before withdrawing from any class, you should consult with your counselor, or a Financial Aid representative. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Academic integrity is submitting one's own work, and properly acknowledging the work of others. Any violation of this principle constitutes academic dishonesty. Forms of academic dishonesty include: Plagiarism Submitting another's work, in whole or part, as one's own. This includes an examination, a computer program, a laboratory report, or a written assignment. Facilitating Academic Dishonesty Helping another commit an act of dishonesty such as substituting for an examination or completing an assignment for someone else. Cheating Using or attempting to use unauthorized materials on an examination or assignment, such as using unauthorized texts or notes or improperly obtaining, or attempting to obtain, copies of an examination or answers to an examination. Illegal System Access Altering, transmitting, or permitting unauthorized individuals to access your account, or an attempt to alter or destroy system files on any server or computer. This also includes altering, transmitting, or attempting to alter or transmit academic information or records by unauthorized individuals. Students that participate in dishonest activities: will receive a 0 for that project, examination, or assignment may be given a grade of F for the course will be reported to the Dean for disciplinary action Page 2
For additional information, refer to the current issue of Answers, the Brookdale Community College Student Handbook. CORE COMPETENCIES The student will design, build, and install Windows 2000 server. This course teaches and measures the following Core Competencies: COMMUNICATION SKILLS Students will develop and enhance the skills that allow them to think critically and communicate ideas in a clear, concise manner. Students will: 1.1 Communicate information and ideas clearly and effectively in writing form. 1.2 Communicate information and ideas clearly and effectively in spoken form. 1.5 Demonstrate effective listening skills. 1.6 Demonstrate effective reading skills. CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING Students will use critical thinking and problem solving skills in analyzing information. Students will: 2.1 Identify a problem and analyze it. 2.2 Create or develop hypotheses. 2.3 Recognize and construct logical forms of argumentation. SCIENTIFIC PERSPECTIVE Students will develop a familiarity with the principles and methods of scientific inquiry, and with its significance to society. Students will: 5.1 Develop appropriate skills in observation and experimentation to solve problems. 5.3 Be able to evaluate and apply appropriate technology. INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY Students will process information including defining, accessing, gathering, organizing, evaluating, and presenting information. The student will describe or perform the following: 7.2 Conduct and complete effective research. 7.4 Use appropriate technologies and services to access and process information. Page 3
UNIT 1 OF 9 Installing Windows 2000 Server The student will learn how to install Windows 2000 Server, troubleshoot installation problems, and configure the Windows 2000 Server environment Class participation and the grading of homework and 3 weeks 1. Overview of the Windows 2000 Server Family 2. Preparing to Install Windows 2000 Server 3. Choosing Your Installation Method 4. Running the Windows 2000 Server Installation Process 5. Supporting Multiple-Boot Options 6. Upgrading to Windows 2000 Server 7. Troubleshooting Installation Problems 8. Extracting the Windows 2000 Development Tools 9. Using Disk Images 10. Using Setup Manager to Create Answer Files 11. Using Unattended Installation 12. Windows 2000 Management Utilities 13. Installing Hardware 14. Configuring Hardware Devices 15. Managing Device Drivers 16. Troubleshooting Devices 17. Managing Windows 2000 Services Read The text Chapter 1, 2, and 3 Homework 1 - Chapter 1 Review Questions in text Homework 2 - Chapter 2 Review Questions in text Homework 3 - Chapter 3 Review Questions in text Page 4
UNIT 2 OF 9 Managing Users and Groups The student will learn how to implement, configure, manage and troubleshoot local accounts Class participation and the grading of homework and 1 week 1. Local and Active Directory User and Group Accounts 1. Working with Local User Accounts 2. Working with Active Directory User Accounts 3. Working with Local and Active Directory Group Accounts Read The text Chapter 4 Homework 4 - Chapter 4 Review Questions in text Page 5
UNIT 3 OF 9 Managing Security The student will learn how to implement, configure, manage and troubleshoot policies. Class participation and the grading of homework and 1 week 1. 1. Managing Security Settings 2. Using Account Policies 3. Using Local Policies 4. Using System Policies 5. Using the Security Configuration and Analysis Tool Read The text Chapter 5 Homework 5 - Chapter 5 Review Questions in text Page 6
UNIT 4 OF 9 Managing Disks The student will learn how to manage dynamic and basic storage, and upgrade from basic to dynamic storage. The student will manage local and network access to resources and configure NTFS permissions and network share permissions, and and how to configure and manage the Distributed File System. Class participation and the grading of homework and 3 weeks 1. Configuring File Systems 2. Configuring Disk Storage 3. Using the Disk Management Utility 4. Recovering from Disk Failure 5. Managing Data Compression 6. Setting Disk Quotas 7. Managing Data Encryption with EFS 8. Using the Disk Defragmenter Utility 9. Using the Disk Cleanup Utility 10. Troubleshooting Disk Devices and Volumes 11. Managing Local File Access 12. Managing Network FileAccess 13. Reviewing the Flow of Resource Access 14. Understanding the Distributed File System 15. Configuring and Managing the Distributed File System 16. Troubleshooting Distributed File System Read The text Chapter 6, 7, and 8. Homework 6 - Chapter 6 Review Questions in text Homework 7 - Chapter 7 Review Questions in text Homework 8 - Chapter 8 Review Questions in text Page 7
UNIT 5 OF 9 Managing Network Interoperability The student will learn how to install and configure network adapters, manage network protocols, and install networking services Class participation and the grading of homework and laboratory assignments. 1 week 1. Installing and Configuring Network Adapters 2. Installing and Configuring Network Protocols 3. Installing and Configuring Network Services Read The text Chapter 9 Homework 9 - Chapter 9 Review Questions in text Page 8
UNIT 6 OF 9 Managing Web and Print Services The student will be able to install Internet Information Services and how to configure and manage website properties, and will set up and configure network printing services. Class participation and the grading of homework and 2 weeks 1. Installing Internet Information Services 2. Configuring and Managing Internet Information Services 3. Troubleshooting Web Site Access 4. Setting Up Printers 5. Managing Printer Properties 6. Managing Printers and Print Documents 7. Managing Print Servers Read The text Chapter 10 and 11 Homework 10 - Chapter 10 Review Questions in text Homework 11 - Chapter 11 Review Questions in text Page 9
UNIT 7 OF 9 Administering Remote Access Services The student will install and configure Terminal and Remote Access Services Class participation and the grading of homework and 2 weeks 1. Understanding Terminal Services 2. Planning the Terminal Services Configuration 3. Installing and Configuring the Terminal Services Server 4. Setting Up Terminal Services Clients 5. Running Terminal Server in Application Server Mode 6. Running Terminal Services in Remote Administration Mode 7. Troubleshooting Terminal Services 8. Installing and Configuring a Remote Access Service Server 9. Configuring Remote Access Policies and Profiles 10. Installing and Configuring a Virtual Private Network Read The text Chapter 12 and 13 Homework 12 - Chapter 12 Review Questions in text Homework 13 - Chapter 13 Review Questions in text Page 10
UNIT 8 OF 9 Optimizing Windows 2000 The student will learn how to monitor and optimize Windows Server Class participation and the grading of homework and 1 week 1. Keeping Windows 2000 Up to Date 2. Using System Monitoring Tools 3. Using the Task Manager Read The text Chapter 14 Homework 14 - Chapter 14 Review Questions in text Page 11
UNIT 9 OF 9 ing System Recovery Functions The student will learn how to use Windows 2000 Server System Recovery functions. Class participation and the grading of homework and 1 week 1. Safeguarding Your Computer and Recovering from Disaster 2. Using Event Viewer 3. Understanding the Windows 2000 Boot Process 4. Using Advanced Startup Options 5. Using Startup and Recovery Options 6. Creating Windows 2000 Server Setup Boot Disks 7. Using the Backup Utility 8. Using the Recovery Console Read The text Chapter 15 Homework 15 - Chapter 15 Review Questions in text Page 12