Chabot College
December, 1995
Course Outline for Electronics and Computer Technology 77
COMPUTER NETWORK ADMINISTRATION
Catalog Description:
77 - Computer Network Administration - 2.5 units
Computer Network Administration using Netware 3.X and Netware 4.X. Introduction to Netware
Directory Services and directory services security. Netware File System and file system security.
Customizing the user environment. Network configuration and management of servers. Network
printing administration. Network fault tolerance and backup solutions. Using Networking utilities.
Hardware and Software troubleshooting in the networking environment. Use of electronic test
equipment. Prerequisite: Electronics and Computer Technology 76 or equivalent. 2 hours lecture, 2
hours laboratory.
Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering the course the student should be able to:
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use basic DOS (disk operating system) commands;
describe the creation and use of directories;
describe basic LAN (local area network) user procedures.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
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describe networking components and make a network connection;
describe the server-client model;
describe the use of Network Directory Services;
compute effective rights to user objects;
use the Netware Operating System for administrative task;
use common Netware loadable modules for administrative purposes;
use hardware and software components required to perform a network backup;
use basic electronic test equipment to perform system analysis and troubleshooting.
Course Content:
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Hardware and software requirements for making a local area network connection
Performing common system administration tasks
Netware directory services and directory service security
Management of network resources
Netware file systems and file system security
The default file system and its use
Directory and file rights
Customization of the User environment
Using Server Commands
Hardware and software strategies for protecting the Netware file server
Configuring printing services
Troubleshooting basic printer hardware and software problems
Basic troubleshooting of LAN hardware
Electronic test equipment for LAN troubleshooting
Chabot College
Electronics and Computer Technology 77
December 1995
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture-discussion
Multi-media presentations
Laboratory exercises and demonstrations
Method of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Homework assignments
Quizzes and exams
In-class assignments
Final examination
Textbook:
Network Training Guide: Netware 4 Administration, Karanjit Siyan, New Riders Publishing
Special Student Materials:
None
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