Computer Information Science American River College
Courses

CISN 302: Intermediate Network Systems Administration

Units: 3.00
Prerequisite: CISN 300 (Network Systems Administration) with a grade of "C" or better
Hours: 45 hours lecture, 27 hours laboratory
Description: This course covers advanced system administration in a client/server network. Topics include configuring the server environment, implementing system policies, implementing and managing fault-tolerant disk volumes, and managing applications. Additional topics covered are managing connectivity for different network and client operating systems, as well as managing and implementing remote servers. This course covers material required for one of the Microsoft MCSE Networking certification examinations.

Section 3: Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • examine and configure a client-server network operating system.
  • evaluate and apply best practices for domain controller security policies.
  • compare and contrast supported file systems.
  • create and configure disk partitions.
  • compare and contrast the methods of fault tolerance that can be applied on network servers.
  • define, differentiate and configure supported network protocols.
  • plan and implement interoperation with different network and client operating systems.
  • configure and implement directory replication and file synchronization.
  • define and explain the network server boot process and optimize disks, partitions and pagefiles.
  • differentiate and apply the network troubleshooting tools used to solve advanced network problems.
  • apply and demonstrate network troubleshooting methodologies.
  • explain and differentiate client and server backup methodologies.
Certificates requiring this course: