Master Syllabus CS1413, Windows Server I

Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description
This course is designed to provide students with the process to install Windows Server through manual and automated routines, Active Directory services, networking protocols, routing and other server functions. Part one of two courses that will prepare students for the Server+ certification.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

The CIS Program will provide superior learning opportunities in the area of information technology utilizing current technology to enable all students to archive their career and/or educational goals.

Academic Year
AY2025-26
SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.

Course Outcomes

Upon completing the Microsoft Windows Server I course with 80% or higher mastery of course competencies, the student should be able to:

  1. Install Windows Server
  2. Configure Networking Components
  3. Basic Disk Management
  4. File System Security
  5. Configure Active Directory Services
  6. Understand Local and Wide Area Networks
  7. Remote Access
  8. Secure Network
Course Outline
  1. Install and configure Windows Server
  2. Migrate from previous version
  3. Topologies and networking techniques
  4. Configure network using industry standards
  5. Install a network printer
  6. Basics of disk management and file system security
  7. Plan, install, monitor and maintain Active Directory
  8. Configure network protocols with routing
  9. Deploy remote access
  10. Use Microsoft Management Console
  11. Configure and maintain accounts and policies
  12. Secure the Windows Server installation
Instructional Methods
  1. Classroom lecture/discussion
  2. Handouts, videos, on-screen presentations
  3. Demonstrations using projector
  4. Hands-on computer lab projects both in teams and individually
  5. Instructors will enforce the Academic Honor Code & Cheating Policy as set forth in the SCCC College Catalog.
  6. Students who fail to adhere to this policy will receive an F for the course's final grade unless otherwise stated in the instructor's course policies.
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Textbook (TBD)
  2. Interactive student lab software
  3. Student Data Files
  4. Computers 
  5. Handouts
  6. Internet
Methods of Assessment
  1. Outcome 1 will be assessed and measured by the comprehension of reading assignments and in-class discussion.
  2. Outcome 5 will be assessed through tests, quizzes and the presentation of a final portfolio.
  3. Outcome 6 will be assessed through the completion of projects.

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