Syllabus for CNT 56 Admin. Windows Server MCSA II
CNT 56
Admin. Windows Server MCSA II
3.00 Units
This Administering Windows Server course covers the second of three exams required for Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification. The three MCSA exams collectively validate the skills and knowledge necessary for implementing, maintaining, and provisioning services in a Windows Server environment. This course prepares students to prove mastery of services such as user and group management, network access, and data security. In addition, this course also covers: Implementing a Group Policy Infrastructure, Managing User and Service Accounts, Maintaining Active Directory Domain Services, Configuring and Troubleshooting DNS, Remote Access, Network Policy Server Role, Optimizing File Services, Increasing File System Security, and Implementing Update Management.
Strongly recommended: Computer Networking Technology 52.
College: Las Positas College
Division: CATSS
CRN 23021
Beginning and End Date
AUG 17, 2016
DEC 20, 2016
Days and Times
W 07:00 PM - 09:15 PM
Room
L800 804
Required Materials
70-411: Administering Windows Server 2012 R2 Configuration with MOAC Labs Online by Microsoft Official Academic Course
Students are provided with a campus lab computer on which they do the lab work by connecting to the Microsoft Official Academic Course. Advanced students will enjoy the convenience of skipping the setup work. MOAC Online Labs provide a hosted emulation environment. All lab exercises are hosted on virtual machines running on Microsoft servers. Only a browser and an Internet connection are required for their use. Students may log into their virtual lab from any Internet-connected computer 24/7.
Student Learning Outcomes
Install and configure a DHCP, DNS, WINS and Web server. Applying network security protocols, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Internet Protocol Security (IPSec), and remote access.
Course Measurable Objectives
Deploy and manage server images
Implement patch management
Monitor servers
Configure Distributed File System (DFS)
Configure File Server Resource Manager (FSRM)
Configure File Services and disk encryption
Configure advanced Audit Policies
Configure DNS zones and DNS records
Configure VPN and routing
Configure Direct Access
Configure a Network Policy Server
Configure Network Access Protection (NAP)
Configure Server Authentication
Configure Domain Controllers with Active Directory
Configure Account Policies and Group Policies
Other Policies
Instructor's Bio | Grading Policy | Cheating Policy | Attendance Policy | Late Assignments | Course Transferability | Readings, Assignments, and Classroom Participation | Student Responsibilities | How to fail or be dropped from the course | Important Dates Fall 2016 | Office Hours
Course Specific Information
Course Outline
Lesson 1 Deploying and Managing Server Images 1
Lesson 2 Implementing Patch Management 33
Lesson 3 Monitoring Servers 65
Lesson 4 Configuring Distributed File System (DFS) 107
Lesson 5 Configuring File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) 134
Lesson 6 Configuring File Services and Disk Encryption 155
Lesson 7 Configuring Advanced Audit Policies 177
Lesson 8 Configuring DNS Zones 207
Lesson 9 Configuring DNS Records 232
Lesson 10 Configuring VPN and Routing 254
Lesson 11 Configuring Direct Access 286
Lesson 12 Configuring a Network Policy Server 312
Lesson 13 Configuring NPS Policies 338
Lesson 14 Configuring Network Access Protection (NAP) 358
Lesson 15 Configuring Server Authentication 383
Lesson 16 Configuring Domain Controllers 399
Lesson 17 Maintaining Active Directory 421
Lesson 18 Configuring Account Policies 447
Lesson 19 Configuring Group Policy Processing 462
Lesson 20 Configuring Group Policy Settings 484
Lesson 21 Managing Group Policy Objects 511
Lesson 22 Configuring Group Policy Preferences 523
Notice
Syllabus subject to change on notification by instructor. If you have any questions about this syllabus contact your instructor.
