Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Course of Study

Course Number and Name:

IST 1243 Network Administrator using Windows Server

Department/Program:

IST/IT Specialist Technician

Instructor Name:

Eric Shoemaker, A+

Semester Credit Hours:

4 Semester Hours

Contact Hours:

Lecture: 2 hours
Lab: 2 hours

Prerequisite Course:

N/A

Course Description:

This course focuses on the management of a computer

network using the Microsoft Windows Server network
operating system. Emphasis will be placed on daily
administrative tasks performed by a network administrator

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes
students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or
qualified disability.

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Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course a student should learn:

1. Discuss administration functions and responsibilities.

a. Describe Windows interface (Desktop).
b. Demonstrate Windows Explorer.
c. Discuss Control Panel.
d. Describe the software architecture.
2. Apply knowledge of domains.
a. Describe the purpose of a domain.
b. Compare domains and workgroups.
c. Discuss the different trust relationships in domains.
d. Configure devices to participate within a domain.
e. Outline components of the Active Directory.
3. Create user accounts and login security.
a. Create and convert local and global user accounts.
b. Describe login security.
c. Assign access restrictions using appropriate server utilities.
d. Convert user accounts by copying existing user accounts.
e. Create user profiles.
f. Add group membership to users.
4. Create groups.
a. Discuss default groups.
b. Create groups.
c. Support group accounts using appropriate server utilities.
d. Distinguish domain local group types.
5. Plan file systems.
a. Compare and contrast FAT and NTFS file systems.
b. Discuss advanced NTFS EFS and compression attributes.
c. Justify drive conversion of FAT32 to NTFS.
d. Compare basic and dynamic drives.
e. Assess dynamic drive types.
f. Create partitions/volumes using administrative tools/disk management.
6. Manage files and directories.
a. Discuss directory structure.
b. Name file and folder attribute settings.
c. Manipulate file and folder permissions.
d. Explain permission inheritance.
e. Create shares.
f. Discuss installation of applications.
7. Establish network print services.
a. Explain print spooling.
b. Install a logical printer and printer driver.
c. Create a new printer, and share it on the network.
d. Explain and support the management of printer properties.
e. Set printer share security.
f. Use print job management for both local and remote printers.
g. Discuss printer pooling.
8. Explore Fault Tolerance.
a. Discuss RAID.
b. Examine mirroring systems.
9. Establish a backup and recovery policy.
a. Describe the different backup types.
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b. Discuss backup strategies.

c. Discuss windows backup utility.
d. Discuss third party backup software.
e. Implement a server restoration from backup media.
f. Plan for server backup and restoration.
10. Analyze trends in new and emerging technologies.
a. Research emerging technologies.
b. Hypothesize changes in the use of technology.

Content Outline
I.
II.
III.

IV.

Introduction to Windows Server 2008

1. Installing
2. Configuring
Active Directory And Account Management
1. Basics and Containers
2. Security Group Management
Configuring, Managing, and Troubleshooting Resource Access
1. Folders and Files
2. Printing
3. Data Storage
System Administration and Network Services
1. DNS, Wins, DHCP, and IIS
2. Remote Access
3. Security
4. Server and Network monitoring

References and Textbooks:

Hands-On Microsoft Windows Server 2008
ISBN 978-1-4239-0234-8
Textbook must be purchased before class.

Evaluation and Assessment Methods:

The grade range is a ten point scale as follows:
A = 90100%
B = 8089%
C = 7079%
D = 6069%
F = Below 60%
MS-CPAS/TECHNICAL ATTAINMENT ASSESSMENT
All students completing a career or technical program must complete either the MS-CPAS (Mississippi Career
Planning and Assessment System) or an MGCCC Board-approved Technical Attainment Assessment where
applicable.

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Reasonable Accommodation:
If you have a disability of any kind and will need reasonable accommodations or assistance in the classroom or
with this course, please notify the instructor.
Instructions for Additional Help
Any time additional assistance is needed the student may come to the instructor during normal office hours which
are posted on the door in Weeks Hall B-104 the instructor can also be reached by phone at 601-528-8917.
Additional resources are available through the Internet by searching for any topic that we may be discussing.
Email: eric.shoemaker@mgccc.edu
COMMUNICATION:
The instructor will communicate with students regularly using Canvas Announcements and e-mail. If an
emergency requires that class be cancelled (for example, a hurricane or an unplanned absence of the instructor),
assignments/announcements will be posted in Canvas. Students must check Canvas Announcements and their
MGCCC e-mail account daily.
Attendance Policy
See the College Catalog and your Student Manual. These will be strictly adhered to. Students are allowed
two class absences per semester. Three tardies of less than 15 minutes are equivalent to one absence. A tardy
of 15 minutes or more will be counted as one absence. An instructor must drop a student after the
student misses more than the number of absences per semester hour that the course carries.
Official absences are not counted and are excused. An official absence is any absence for an official college
function or as a member of an official college group, such as athletic teams, band, choir, drama groups, field
trips, or conventions, etc. Instructors will be notified of such absences by the college. In extenuating
circumstances, students who are dropped after exceeding allowable absences may petition for reinstatement.

Course Assignments/Projects
Assignments may be made at any time. A reasonable amount of time to complete them will be allowed.
Information regarding all of the above assignments may be researched in the Library, the Learning Lab or
through the instructor.
Instructional Methods
This course will consist of both lab and lecture. The lecture will consist of stand up instruction. We will discuss a
topic, perform some practice problems, and have an open discussion on the topic. The lab will consist of actually
performing a task or exercise assigned by the instructor.
Course Grading
Your grades will be based on points earned. Each graded item will have a set number of points. Your mid-term
and final grades will be determined by adding the total number of points you earned for the graded items
completed at that point and obtaining a percentage of the total points. To find a percentage grade, divide the
number of points you have earned by the total points that could have been earned.
Ex: 45/50

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45=the number of points you earned

50=the total points that could have been earned
45 divided by 50 = 90%
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There are two grading periods in each semester -- a Mid-term Report and a final Grade Report. Only your final
semester grade will appear on your transcript. Your grades can be found by going to web services on the college
web site ( http://vision.mgccc.edu ). Your grade is based on the percentage of total points that you have
accumulated.

Tests/Quiz. 40%
Labs 40%
Homework 10
Participation approx. 10%
Presentations: Will be assigned periodically and will need to be at least 15 minutes in length. Topics will be at instructors
discretion.
Periodic Quiz Average: Oral, written, online, or skills-based. May be administered at any time without notice.
Tests: Exams are a combination of multiple-choice, short-answer, and essay.
All students must take the final exam for this course at the published exam time. Note: the final exam schedule may
be modified by MGCCC if extenuating circumstances exist.
Cheating will not be tolerated. As stated in Statement No. 242-01, Due Process in Student Discipline, Some acts of
misconduct which are unacceptable and subject the student to disciplinary action are listed below. Those proven guilty of
violating these regulations may receive a maximum penalty of dismissal from the College. These offenses are: . . . (2)
Cheating on any test, examination or academic assignment of any kind. Students who cheat on any work will receive a
grade of zero and may face disciplinary charges.

Make up work
If for some valid reason (to be determined by the instructor) you must miss a test or a quiz, you must accept
the responsibility for making arrangements for the making up of the material. The work must be made up
within one week from the date of the original assignment. No late submissions of assignments are
allowed.
LAB RULES

1. Operate lab equipment only after checking with the instructor.

2. Do not change computer settings unless you are instructed to do so.
3. No tampering with computers or other equipment.
4. No game playing (like solitaire or any other computer game).
5. Do not download or copy any files to or from these computers unless you are instructed to do so.
6. Do not bring disks into or out of the classroom.
7. Do not use tobacco of any kind in the building.
8. No food or drinks in the building.
9. Rings, watches, and jewelry that may pose a safety threat will not be worn when working on open electronics.
10. Always clean your surrounding area. Any personal belongings left after each class will be discarded.
11. If you use any classroom resourcesstaplers, hole punchers, pencils, pens etc.put them back where they belong.
12. Do not move computers or monitors.
13. Return chairs to their proper location, and push them under the desk or table before you leave.
14. Students must have Instructor check tools before the student leaves or else it will result in a 0 for that lab. Missing tools will result in
disciplinary actions.

****All completers of technical programs are required to take an exit exam upon completion of
their program degree requirements. This test will be administered by the Vocational/Technical
Administration Department.
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