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Network Administration: Microsoft Windows

Description:
The CIS: Network Administration: Microsoft Windows certificate provides instruction for both entry-level and IT professionals aiming for skill enhancement on the specific knowledge and skills required to master Microsoft Windows network administration. The focus of this certificate is on preparing for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and/or the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
  • demonstrate competency in basic Microsoft Windows and Linux operating system terminology, command line interface commands, account management, and file management and storage.
  • define networking terminology, protocols, industry standard models, and best practices for configuring network operating system services.
  • configure and implement basic data security methods for protecting servers, workstations and networks from unauthorized access.
  • evaluate and demonstrate basic procedures for troubleshooting and replacing field replaceable components in microcomputers.
  • implement, evaluate and troubleshoot a transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP) addressing scheme.
  • define, implement, evaluate and troubleshoot the most common utilities and protocols of the TCP/IP suite.
  • install, configure, monitor, manage, backup, and customize a Microsoft Windows server.
  • design, construct and apply group policies and New Technology File System (NTFS) permissions to secure files and network resources.
  • design, construct and troubleshoot a Microsoft Active Directory network using Microsoft workstation and server operating systems.

Course List:
Required Program
CISC 323 Linux Operating System 1
CISC 350 Introduction to Data Communications 1
CISC 361 Microcomputer Support Essentials - Preparation for A+ Certification 3
CISN 110 Networking Technologies - Preparation for N+ Certification 2
CISN 111 Intermediate Networking Technologies - Preparation for N+ Certification 2
CISN 300 Network Systems Administration 3
CISN 302 Intermediate Network Systems Administration 3
CISN 307 Windows Active Directory Services 3
CISN 308 Internetworking with TCP/IP (3) 3
   or CISN 119 TCP/IP Protocols (3)
CISS 310 Network Security Fundamentals 3
Total Units: 24

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The CIS: Network Administration: Microsoft Windows certificate provides instruction for both entry-level and IT professionals aiming for skill enhancement on the specific knowledge and skills required to master Microsoft Windows network administration. The focus of this certificate is on preparing for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and/or the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification.
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