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Course Number:
CSCI 3770
Approved Starting Semester:
Fall 2021
Course Title:
Windows Server Administration
Credit Hours:
3
Course Description (Bulletin Description):
This course covers the fundamental Windows system administration and Windows network administration principles. Topics covered include: directory structures, file management, user management, domains, group policy, networking services provided as part of Windows, including IIS, RRAS, DNS, WINS, and DHCP.
Prerequisite:
CSCI 2700
Co-requisite:
None
Pre/Co-requisite::
None
Dual-Listed:
None
Course Objectives (Course-level Student Learning Outcomes):
At the completion of the course, the student will be able to: 1. Explain key features and versions of different Windows Server systems. 2. Understand about server roles and server installation. 3. Understand storage technologies and configure storage on Windows Server. 4. Understand IP addressing, subnetting, and configuring TCP/IP network protocol. 5. Understand Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization technology, install and configure Hyper-V server role. 6. Create and manager virtual machines, virtual hard disks and virtual network in a Hyper-V environment. 7. Deploy and manage active directory, user accounts, permissions, and security policies. 8. Apply and configure Group Policy for managing desktop and server environment. 9. Install, configure, and troubleshoot various Windows Server services such as DNS, DHCP, Remote Access, VPNs. 10. Understand the role of networking software, installation procedures and configuration.
Topics Covered (In Outline/Calendar):
Active directory and domains, file permissions, IP addressing, Hyper-V, users and groups, group policy, security policy, networking services including DNS, DHCP, RRAS
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions. (SLO1)
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline. (SLO2)
- Use systemic approaches to select, develop, apply, integrate, and administer secure computing technologies to accomplish user goals. (SLO6-CIT)
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Yingbing Yu
Instructor-in-charge:
Dr. Yingbing Yu
Previous Professors:
Dr. Jiang Li, Dr. Yingbing Yu
Technologies / Skills:
Windows network administration
Textbook(s):
Spring 2026
MCA Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Complete Study Guide with 400 Practice Test Questions: Exam AZ-800 and Exam AZ-801
Edition:
Author: William Panek
Publisher: WILEY
ISBN: 9781394155415
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