| Units: |
1.00 |
| Prerequisite: |
None. |
| Advisory: |
CISC 320 (Operating
Systems) and 350 (Introduction to Data
Communications) |
| Hours: |
18 hours lecture, 18
hours laboratory |
| Description: |
This course introduces
local area networks (LAN) and provides hands-on
training in LAN applications and network
administration. Topics include planning, installing,
and maintaining a LAN, responsibilities of the
system administrator, and basic network security
principles. |
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Section 3: Learning Outcomes and Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the
student will be able to:
- describe the functions of a LAN and the devices that
may reside on a LAN.
- examine the advantages and disadvantages of
peer-to-peer LANs vs. domain-based LANs.
- explain LAN topologies, types of cabling, standards,
media and access methods.
- perform the basic functions required for day-to-day
LAN administration, such as: creating a directory
structure and network shares, creating users and groups,
defining user rights, setting access permissions, and
configuring user profiles.
- analyze the advantages and disadvantages of resource
sharing on a LAN and the factors to be considered when
planning and implementing a LAN.
- analyze the security implications of peer-to-peer
vs. centralized LAN administration.
- evaluate the security implications of a user being a
member of multiple groups and the potential impacts on
the effective permissions for the user.
- analyze best practices for sharing file resources
and configure the Microsoft New Technology File System
(NTFS) permissions for group and user needs.
- evaluate LAN security and configure shares,
permissions and authentication security in accordance
with best practices.
- create a plan to combat viruses, Trojans, network
worms, spyware and adware as it relates to LAN security
and file integrity.
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