Computer Information Science American River College
Courses

CISN 307: Windows Active Directory Services

Units: 3.00
Prerequisite: CISN 302 (Intermediate Network Systems Administration) with a grade of "C" or better
Hours: 45 hours lecture, 27 hours laboratory
Description: This course covers how to install, configure, and administer Microsoft Windows Active Directory services. It also focuses on implementing Group Policy and understanding the Group Policy tasks required to manage users and computers. Group Policies are used to configure and manage the user desktop environment, configure and manage software, and implement and manage security settings. Installation and configuration of Domain Naming System (DNS) and Windows Internet Naming System (WINS) are covered, as well as publishing, replication and the backup of the directory services data base.

Section 3: Learning Outcomes and Objectives

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

  • design network architecture, topology, interdependence, and constraints in relation to an Active Directory domain.
  • evaluate a plan to install, configure, and administer an Active Directory domain controller.
  • analyze a plan to install, configure, administer, and evaluate Group Policy in an Active Directory environment.
  • design Active Directory forests, trees, domains, and operational units.
  • explain a plan to install, configure, and administer Windows Internet Naming System (WINS) services and settings.
  • describe a plan to install, configure, and administer Domain Naming System (DNS) services and settings.
  • formulate a plan to publish, backup, and replicate the Active Directory database.
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