Certificate in Microsoft Server Administration
2020-2021 Map
Total Units: 13
Term 1
4 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CSCI-49: PCs and Peripherals/A+ | 4 | Recommended/not required. | |
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Unit(s): 4.00
This is an introductory course in computer hardware, operating systems and connectivity. The course prepares students to take the CompTIA A+ exams. Students will learn and demonstrate baseline security skills for IT support professionals. They will configure device operating systems, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS, Android and iOS and administer client-based virtualization as well as cloud-based (SaaS) software. Students will develop skills to support basic IT infrastructure and networking, troubleshoot and problem-solve core service and support challenges while applying best practices for documentation, change management, and scripting. They will configure and support PC, mobile and IoT device hardware, Implement basic data backup and recovery methods and apply data storage and management best practices. |
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Term 2
3 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CSCI-73: Windows Server 2016 70-740 | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is the first in a three course series in which students learn the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a Windows Server 2016 infrastructure. The focus of the course is on the initial installation storage and compute functionalities and configuration of core services for all versions of Server 2016. It includes Hyper-V virtualization configuration and management, deploying Windows containers, clustering, and High Availability options. It is designed to prepare the student for the 70-740 Microsoft Certification Exam. |
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Term 3
3 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CSCI-74: Windows Server 2016 | 3 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): CSCI 73 or MCSA 70-740 Certification This course is the second in a three course series in which students learn the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a Windows Server 2016 infrastructure. The focus of the course is on networking features and functionality available in Windows Server 2016. It covers Domain Names Services (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Internet Protocol Address Management (IPAM), file sharing with Distributed File Systems, remote access solutions and implementation of Software Defined Networking (SDN). Students will learn about new network technology changes and functionality in a Windows Server 2016 enterprise environment. The course prepares students for the Microsoft certification exam 70- 741, Networking with Windows Server 2016 exam. |
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Term 4
3 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CSCI-75: Windows Server 2016, 70-742 | 3 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): CSCI 74 or MCSA 70-741 Certification This course is the third in a three course series in which students learn the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a Windows Server 2016 infrastructure. The focus of the course is on the mastery of advanced Windows Server 2016 services including Active Directory Domain Services, Group Policy, Certificate, Federation Identity and access Services, advanced management and maintenance of a Windows Server 2016 infrastructure. The course prepares students for Microsoft certification exam 70-742 Identity with Windows Server 2016. |
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