COURSE SYLLABUS
A. INSTITUTION: Oglala Lakota College
B. INSTRUCTOR NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, EMAIL
ADDRESS:
James Dudek and IT and TSS staff
C. SEMESTER/YEAR: Spring, 2012
D. COURSE PREFIX, NUMBER AND TITLE: IT 363 Implementing and
Administering Web Servers
E. CREDIT HOURS: 3 (2,2)
F. APPROVED COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this course you will learn the
fundamentals of designing, installing, configuring, maintaining and upgrading
you web site. Protocols that will be covered include SNMP, SMTP, Certificate,
Index, FTP, HTTP, SSL, CGI, SHTML, SML, and Streaming Media.
Management of users and groups as they pertain to Web Servers will also be
covered. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
G. TEXTBOOK AND OTHER REFERENCES:
Web resources used today by IT professionals and handouts will be provided
during the course.
K. COMPUTER SKILLS USED:
Software installation
Adding users
Adding folders
Hardware installation
Driver installation
Network Diagnostics
L. CORE OBJECTIVES:
This course is designed to enable students to:
 Plan what network model to apply to your network
 Explain the new features in Windows 2000
 Describe the file systems that are compatible with Windows 2000 and
choose the file system that is right for your server
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Explain basic network concepts, including network terms, types of
networks, and network cards
Install Windows 2000 Server using different methods, including from a
CD-ROM, from the installation disks, over a network, unattended, and
from another operating system
Troubleshoot installation problems and uninstall Windows 2000 Server
Create and manage accounts, including setting up a new account,
configuring account properties, delegating account management, and
renaming, disabling, and deleting an account
Manage objects, such as folders, through user rights, attributes
permissions, share permissions, auditing, and Web permissions
Use the System Monitor to monitor page file, memory, processor, disk and
other critical server performance functions and to tune these functions as
needed
Troubleshoot configuration, security, connectivity, and network printing
problems
Understanding HTTP basics
Compiling Apache from source code
Installing Apache on a Linux system
Creating and hosting virtual Web sites
Using Server Side Includes to create Web pages with dynamic content
Using Apache directives to configure your site
Assessment: Learners will develop strategies for the implementation and
administration of webservers within the education setting. Evaluation will
include written testing, research projects and hands on lab activities.
M. Program Objectives , met, in part, through the course:
Develop the skills needed to implement and administer webservers.
Understand the capabilities of the webserver, its impact on education, business,
industry and government; and will be able to adapt to, understand, evaluate and
make use of new and emerging innovations in webserver technology.
Be proficient in the use and application of webserver software.
N. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGIES:
1. Lectures/Demonstrations/Guest Speakers:
2. Labs:
3. Implement and Administer an Operational Webserver
O. COURSE OUTLINE:
Networking with Microsoft Windows NT 2000 Server
Planning Network Protocols and Compatibility
Planning for Server Hardware Compatibility, Disk Storage, and Operating System
Requirements
Planning the Active Directory Implementation
Server Installation
Server Configuration
Configuring Storage, Backup, and Performance Options
Managing the Server and Clients through Accounts and Groups
Managing Server Folders, Security, and Software Installation
Printer Installation and Management
Server Monitoring and Optimization
Network Monitoring and Tuning
Troubleshooting
P. EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
Grading:
Quizzes
Group Documentation Project
Lab Assignments
Final Project
Total
Grading Scale
90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
Below 70% F
10%
10%
30%
50%
100%
Attendance Policy: Students will be expected to attend all class sessions