IT221 SYLLABUS
Instructor:
Donna Warrren
email adress: donna.warren@comcast.net
Class hours:
Saturday 9 am - 2 pm
Class website: http://donna-warren.com/Classes
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The current Microsoft networking server operating system will be the focus of this course.
Coverage includes installation, configuration and management of a popular Microsoft network
server in relation to its clients and to other servers. Aspects of typical Microsoft client-server
network administration functions are discussed.
MAJOR INSTRUCTIONAL AREAS
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4.
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6.
7.
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9.
10.
Installing and Configuring Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Introducing Active Directory and Domain Structures
Administering and Monitoring Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Backing Up and Restoring Data
Maintaining the Operating System with Updates, Service Packs, and Hotfixes
Configuring and Maintaining User, Group, and Computer Accounts
Managing and Maintaining File System Resources
Managing Network Printers
Implementing and Monitoring Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Implementing and Monitoring Domain Name System (DNS)
COURSE OBJECTIVES
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2.
3.
4.
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6.
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9.
Configure Microsoft Windows Server 2003.
Implement a domain structure using Active Directory.
Manage Microsoft Windows Server 2003 using the Performance console and a
custom Microsoft Management Console (MMC).
Configure backup and restore operations in Microsoft Windows Server 2003.
Maintain the Windows Server 2003 operating system with updates, upgrades, and
patches.
Manage domain user, group, and computer accounts.
Manage the sharing of file system resources.
Manage network printers.
Manage DHCP in a network environment.
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10. Manage name resolution services in a network environment.
11. Locate helpful descriptions and documentation on Windows Server 2003 features
using the ITT Tech Virtual Library.
Related SCANS Objectives
1. Demonstrate competence in selecting a technology to achieve the desired results.
2. Demonstrate competence to understand the overall intent and proper procedure for
setting up and operating machines, which includes computers and programming
systems.
3. Demonstrate competence in maintaining and troubleshooting technology, which
includes identifying, understanding, and performing routine preventative
maintenance.
4. Demonstrate competence in performing the tasks of communicating and interpreting
information.
5. Demonstrate competence in using computers to process information, which includes
entering, modifying, retrieving, storing, and verifying data and other information.
TEACHING STRATEGIES
This course is instructor-led and uses various learning strategies, which include lectures with
demonstration of procedures and illustration of concepts. The course employs student-centered,
problem-solving exercises in the lab assignment. Whenever possible, instructors should use realworld examples and scenarios for illustrating the objectives being taught.
Instructors may provide students with extra reading material obtained from the ITT Tech Virtual
Library and other sources. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the technical reference
material provided by the ITT Tech Virtual Library.
The lectures are based on the content in the course textbook. Each chapter includes exercises for
demonstrating concepts and procedures during class, review questions for in-class or homework
assignments, and case scenarios for group or individual application of concepts.
The lab assignments are based on the content in the course lab textbook. They are designed to
challenge students on the concepts and procedures covered during the lecture period. Students
will engage in hands-on, problem-solving exercises. The project will be a lab-based simulation
that incorporates several lessons covered throughout the course.
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COURSE RESOURCES
Student Textbook Package
A Custom book comprising of the following reading material:
Textbook:
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Chapters 1–10 from
ƒ Zacker, Craig. Microsoft Official Academic Course: 70-290, Managing and
Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment. Washington:
Microsoft Press, 2004.
„
Chapters 1–4 from
ƒ Bott, Greg. Microsoft Official Academic Course: 70-291, Implementing,
Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
Infrastructure. Washington: Microsoft Press, 2004.
Lab Manual:
„
Labs 1–4 from
ƒ Hall, Michael D., and Tony Smith. Microsoft Official Academic Course: 70-291,
Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Network Infrastructure. Washington: Microsoft Press, 2004.
„
Labs 1–10 from
ƒ Fugatt, Mark. Microsoft Official Academic Course: 70-290, Managing and
Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment. Washington:
Microsoft Press, 2004.
References and Resources
ITT Tech Virtual Library
Log on to the ITT Tech Virtual Library (http://www.library.itt-tech.edu/) to access online
books, journals, and other reference resources selected to support the ITT Tech
curriculums.
„ General References
• > Reference Resources> Computers> Microsoft Windows
• > Reference Resources> Computers> PC Mechanic
• > Program Links> Information Technology-Computer Network Systems
(ITCNS)> Recommended Links> Microsoft TechNet
• > Program Links> Information Technology-Computer Network Systems
(ITCNS)> Recommended Links> Tech Republic
• > Program Links> Information Technology-Computer Network Systems
(ITCNS)> Professional Organizations
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Books
The following book is related to this course and is available in the ITT Tech
Virtual Library.
Ebrary
ƒ Cole, Eric, Ronald L. Krutz, and James Conley. Network Security Bible.
Indianapolis, IN: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2005.
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Periodicals
ƒ ProQuest> ProQuest Computing
„ Other Resources
• Microsoft Servers Web Site
http://www.microsoft.com/servers/default.mspx (accessed September 07, 2007).
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/default.mspx (accessed
September 07, 2007).
• Microsoft Windows Server TechCenter
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/windowsserver/default.mspx (accessed
September 07, 2007).
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Family: Support Centers
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/support/default.mspx (accessed
September 07, 2007).
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web and Application How-to Articles
http://support.microsoft.com/winsvr2003howtoguide (accessed September 07,
2007).
• Microsoft Events and Webcasts
http://www.microsoft.com/events/webcasts/ondemand.mspx (accessed September
07, 2007).
All links to Web references outside of the ITT Virtual Library are always subject to change
without prior notice.
EVALUATION & GRADING
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Attendance and Participation
Regular attendance and participation are essential for satisfactory progress in this course.
2. Completed Assignments
Each student is responsible for completing all assignments on time.
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3. Team Participation (if applicable)
Each student is responsible for participating in team assignments and for completing the
delegated task. Each team member must honestly evaluate the contributions by all
members of their respective teams.
Evaluation Criteria Table
The final grade will be based on the following weighted categories:
CATEGORY WEIGHT
Exercises
Quizzes
Labs
Project
Final Exam
Total 100%
15%
15%
20%
20%
30%
Grade Conversion Table
Final grades will be calculated from the percentages earned in class as follows:
Grade Percentage
A 90–100%
B+ 85–89%
B 80–84%
C+ 75–79%
C 70–74%
D+ 65–69%
D 60–64%
F <60%
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Credit
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
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COURSE OUTLINE
Notes:
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Unit 1: All the concepts will be covered in the class; therefore, the specified readings are
merely for your reference.
For all units, except unit 1: It is recommended that you complete the readings before
attending the class.
Unit #
1— Installing,
Configuring,
and
Administering
Microsoft
Windows
Server 2003
Activities for the Unit
• Content Covered
o “Introducing Microsoft Windows Server 2003”
o “Administering Microsoft Windows Server 2003”
• Lab: 1
• Exercise: 1-1 through 1-4
• Project Introduction
2—Monitoring,
Backing Up,
and Restoring
Data
•
3—Maintaining
the Operating
System and
User Accounts
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4—Managing
Groups and
Computer
Accounts in a
Windows
Server 2003
Domain
5—Managing
and
Maintaining
Shared
Resources
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Content Covered
o “Monitoring Microsoft Windows Server 2003”
o “Backing Up and Restoring Data”
Lab: 2
Exercise: 2-1 through 2-5
Content Covered
o “Maintaining the Operating System”
o “Working with User Accounts”
Lab: 3
Exercise: 3-1 through 3-5
Content Covered
o “Working with Groups”
o “Working with Computer Accounts”
Lab: 4
Exercise: 4-1 through 4-4
Quiz: 1
Content Covered
o “Sharing File System Resources”
o “Working with Printers”
Lab: 5
Exercise: 5-1 through 5-7
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Unit #
6—
Implementing
DHCP
Activities for the Unit
• Content Covered
o “Implementing DHCP”
• Lab: 6
• Exercise: 6-1 through 6-9
7—Managing
and Monitoring
DHCP
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8—
Implementing
Name
Resolution
Using DNS
9—Managing
and Monitoring
DNS
10—Project
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Content Covered
o “Managing and Monitoring DHCP”
Lab: 7
Exercise: 7-1 through 7-7
Quiz: 2
Content Covered
o “Implementing Name Resolution Using DNS”
Lab: 8
Exercise: 8-1 through 8-3
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•
Content Covered
o “Managing and Monitoring DNS”
Lab: 9
Exercise: 9-1 through 9-8
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Quiz: 3
Project
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11—Review and •
Final Exam
12 - Final Exam
Review and turn in all work
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