Course Syllabus: Windows/Virtualization Instructor: Roger Elliott Email: relliott@c-tec.edu Phone: Office: (740) 364-2299 Cell (740) 814-7504 Textbook Supplemental Material Course #: Hours: Virtualization Essentials (Matthew Portnoy) NT8500H 80 hours Meeting Days & Times: Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30pm 9:30pm Location Room 1007 Course Prerequisites None Course Materials Notebook and pen for note taking Desktop Computer with Microsoft OS Personal Laptop (optional) Course Description Virtualization is the IT world's hottest trend in recent years. This course provides a learn-bydoing approach to mastering the core elements of virtualization and covers the fundamental concepts and skills, including how virtualization software operates within a computing environment. Throughout this course you will thoroughly discuss the concepts on virtualization software operates; hypervisor products; how to manage CPU, memory, storage, and networking; and more.
Course Objectives The course objectives include: Preparing students for post-program success, both in the work force and in their educational pursuits. Preparing students to process information using higher order thinking skills and to engage in sound decision-making. Providing a rich learning environment utilizing research-based methods of instruction, state-of-the-art technology, and current resources and materials. Maintaining high expectations for all students regardless of educational needs and providing support necessary for achievement. Providing a challenging, worthwhile curriculum based on current industry/academic expectations. Specifically and upon successful completion of the course students will be able to: o Install, and configure Windows OS o Install Hypervisor o Manage devices and disks o Create Virtual Machines o Install Windows and Linux on a Virtual Machine o Managing CPUs Memory and Storage on Virtual Machines o Configure Virtual Switching o Copy a Virtual Machine o Explain cloud computing Grading Evaluation of student performance is based upon pupil performance objectives relating to course competencies study. The number of competencies mastered and the degree of mastery is translated into appropriate grades consistent with the C-TEC Board of Education policy on grading guidelines, practices, and procedures. In the process of evaluation, instructors obtain several grades for each student within the time frame of the program/course. These grades may include, but are not limited to, performance on tests, quizzes, homework, assignments, special research projects, classroom participation, lab competency mastery and/or improvement and the demonstration of positive employability traits. Projects This course will use hardware, software, and library projects which are designed to give you an opportunity to apply what you are learning and to research particular aspects of networks and networking more deeply than class time alone would allow. 2
Getting Help If you have questions or need to have something explained there are lots of ways to get help. Here are some options, in no particular order: Stop by and see Program Coordinator Send your question via email to Program Coordinator or course instructor Quizzes and Exams There will be quiz at the end of each chapter for this class and a Final Exam. Participation/Attendance It is expected each student to participate in class discussion and to engage your fellow students along with the instructor in the activity of learning. Among other things this means that each student will have completed any reading, exercises, projects, etc. that are due. Additional means of measurement is the component of taking attendance at the start of class. Assignments will be turned-in at the start of class on the day they are due. Any assignment (exercise or project) will be accepted for partial credit for up to one week after the due date. They will be marked down according to how late they are. One week or more after the due date for any particular assignment it will not be accepted any longer for credit. The breakdown for how your grade will be determined is as follows: Quizzes 10% Projects/Labs 30% Homework Assignments 30% Participation/Attendance 10% Final Exam/Certification 20% Students must maintain a 70% GPA. Final grades will be assigned based upon the student's accumulated points. Letter grades will be assigned using the following scale: Grading Scale 90-100% - A 80-89% - B 70-79% - C 60-69% - D 59% or below F Credentialing No exam 3
Course Policies Disruptive Behavior Disruptive behavior of any type is NOT permitted and may result in dismissal from the program. Sleeping during class, tardiness to class, excessive talking during class, use of cell phones in class, inappropriate Internet usage, and disrespectful behavior are examples of disruptive behavior. Plagiarism Submitting plagiarized work for an academic requirement is considered academic misconduct. Plagiarism is the representation of another s work or ideas as one s own; it includes the unacknowledged word-for-word use and/or paraphrasing of another person s work, and/or inappropriate unacknowledged use of another person s ideas. Diversity - It is the responsibility of the instructor and the students to foster and maintain a harmonious, non-threatening and non-discriminating environment in the classroom. Therefore, all individuals are to be respected as equal and contributing partners of our society. Attendance: Must maintain at least 90% rate of attendance. You are required to attend all classes. However, you may miss up to 2 classes and still pass the course. Any other absences must be approved by the program supervisor. 4
Windows Virtualization: Course Sequence Lesson 1: Introduction to Virtualization Understanding Virtualization Textbook - Chapter 1 Lesson 2: Understanding Hypervisors Textbook - Chapter 2 Lesson 3: Understanding Virtual Machines Textbook - Chapter 3 Lesson 4: Creating a Virtual Machine Textbook - Chapter 4 Lesson 5: Installing Windows on a Virtual Machine Textbook - Chapter 5 Lesson 6: Installing Linux on a Virtual Machine Textbook - Chapter 6 Lesson 7: Managing CPUs for a Virtual Machine Textbook - Chapter 7 Lesson 8: Managing Memory for a Virtual Machine Textbook - Chapter 8 Lesson 9: Managing Storage for a Virtual Machine Textbook - Chapter 9 Lesson 10: Managing Networking for a Virtual Machine Textbook - Chapter 10 Lesson 11: Copying a Virtual Machine Textbook - Chapter 11 Lesson 12: Managing Additional Devices in Virtual Machines Textbook - Chapter 12 Lesson 13: Understanding Availability Textbook - Chapter 13 Lesson 14: Understanding Applications in a Virtual Machine Textbook - Chapter 14 Review: Review / Final Exam 5