NOS 231
WINDOWS ADMIN II
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Prerequisites: NOS 230
Corequisites: None
This course covers implementing, managing, and maintaining a Windows Server network
infrastructure. Topics include implementing, managing, and maintaining IP addressing, name
resolution, network security, routing and remote access, and managing a network infrastructure.
Upon completion, students should be able to manage and maintain a Windows Server
environment. Course Hours Per Week: Class, 2. Lab, 2. Semester Hours Credit, 3.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course,students will be able to:
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Install and configure network server and network services
Create user, group, and computer accounts
Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot network services
Manage access to resources
Implement a security policy and procedures
Manage data storage
Manage disaster recovery
Maintain software installations and upgrades
OUTLINE OF INSTRUCTION:
I.
Networking Concepts Review
a. IPv4 addressing, netmask, gateways
b. DNS and WINS
c. DHCP
II. Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2008
a. Server Roles and Features
b. Server Core Installation
c. Server Manager
III. The Domain Name System (DNS)
a. Installing the DNS Server Role
b. Configuring the DNS Server Role
c. Configuring DNS Zones
d. Configuring DNS Zone Transfers
e. DNS Maintenance
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IV. Configuring and Troubleshooting DHCP
a. Installing DHCP Server Role
b. DHCP Scopes and Options
c. Monitoring and Troubleshooting DHCP
d. DHCP Security
V.
Routing and Remote Access
a. Configuring Network Access
b. Installing Remote Access Service
c. Configuring VPN Access
d. Overview of Network Policies
e. Troubleshooting RRAS
VI. Configuring File Services
a. Disk and volume types
b. Shares, Permissions, and Access Control
c. Distributed File System (DFS)
VII. Configuring Print Services
a. Deploying a Print Server
b. Print Services Role
VIII. Maintain Server Security
a. Windows Infrastructure Security
b. Securing Servers with Security Templates
c. Windows Server Update Services
d. Managing WSUS
IX. Configuring IPsec
a. Overview of IPsec
b. Configuring IPsec Settings
c. Configuring Connection Security Rules
d. Working with IPsec NAP Enforcement
e. Monitoring and Troubleshooting IPsec
X. Network connectivity control and certificates
a. Active Directory Certificate Services
b. Certificate Authority configuration
c. Configure Key Archive and Recovery
d. Network Access Protection
e. Configuration of NAP
f. Maintaining NAP
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XI. Configuring and Managing Storage Technologies
a. File Server Resource Manager
b. Configuring Quota Management
c. Backing Up Data
d. Configuring Shadow Copies
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS:
Text to be assigned by the instructor each semester
STATEMENT FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
Students who require academic accommodations due to any physical, psychological, or learning
disability are encouraged to request assistance from a disability services counselor within the
first two weeks of class. Likewise, students who potentially require emergency medical
attention due to any chronic health condition are encouraged to disclose this information to a
disability services counselor within the first two weeks of class. Counselors can be contacted by
calling 919-536-7207, ext. 1413 or by visiting the Student Development Office in the Phail
Wynn Jr. Student Services Center, room 1209.
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