COURSE INFORMATION SHEET

 

 

 

COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE

 

ITNW 1353 – Supporting Network Server Infrastructure

 

COURSE (CATALOG) DESCRIPTION

 

Skills development in installing, configuring, managing, and supporting a network infrastructure.

 

INSTRUCTOR:     John Hagle                                              OFFICE: S-100 OFFICE HOURS:    TBA                                                       OFFICE TEL: (956)364-4801 EMAIL ADDRESS:     john.hagle@harlingen.tstc.edu

 

REQUIRED TEXT AND MATERIALS

1.      MCSE Guide to Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network , Enhanced, Jason Eckert and M. John Schitka. Course Technology, 2006. ISBN: 0-619-21753-7 –and- Web-Based Labs for MCSE Guide to Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

2.      Remote Installation Services – Handout

3.      Software Update Services – Handout

4.      eTrust Antivirus Services - Handout

5.      Cable Termination Kit with Tester

6.      Personal E-mail address (Students must use their TSTC NetMail E-mail address)

GRADING CRITERIA                                                        GRADING SCALE

 

Unit Test and Final Exams............................................ 30                                A.................... 89à100

Chapter Exercises, Journal, and Quizzes....................... 60                                B..................... 79à  89

Network Security Research Paper/presentation............ 10                                C.................... 69à  79

...................................................................................                                     D.................... 59à  69

...................................................................................                                     F..................... 00à  59

 

NOTE:  A grade of D is considered failing for NIM majors.

 

ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

 

If you have a documented disability which will make it difficult for you to carry out the work as the instructor has outlined and/or if you need special accommodations due to a disability, please contact (956) 364-4520 or visit Support Services Office located in the Auxiliary Building  as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.

 

OBJECTIVES

 

A.     Orientation and Introduction to Networking with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Networking Protocols

1.      Describe many of the new features in Windows Server 2003.

2.      Detail the differences between the four main Windows Server 2003 product family members.

3.      Explain the Windows Server 2003 networking architecture.

4.      Define the major networking protocols supported by Windows Server 2003.

5.      List the networking services available in Windows Server 2003.

6.      Install Windows Server 2003 Server and Windows XP Professional.

B.     Implementing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Networking Protocols

1.      Describe the TCP/IP protocol stack, and list TCP/IP addresses, classes, and subnet masks.

2.      Create a subnet scheme for a given TCP/IP network address.

3.      Define and assign static and dynamic TCP/IP addresses to Windows Server 2003 machines.

4.      Configure TCP/IP packet filtering.

5.      Describe the IPX/SPX protocol stack and frame types.

6.      Install and configure NWLink IPX/SPX.

7.      Optimize networking protocol bindings.

8.      Describe the dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP), and the dynamic IP leasing process.

9.      Configure a client to use DHCP.

10.  Install, configure, and authorize the DHCP server service.

11.  Describe the features of Domain Name System (DNS).

12.  Install, configure and manage the DNS service.

13.  Describe the features of the Windows Internet Name Service (WINS).

14.  Install and configure, manage, monitor, and troubleshoot WINS.

C.     Anti-Virus, Software Updates, and Remote Installation Services

1.      Describe the importance of anti-viral services on the network.

2.      Install anti-virus software on the Server and PC.

3.      Configure anti-virus software for the Server and PC.

4.      Describe the Software Update Service and its uses.

5.      Install Software Update Services (SUS).

6.      Update and configure the SUS server.

7.      Update the PC using the SUS server.

8.      Describe the uses of Remote Installation Services (RIS).

9.      Implement Remote Installation Services.

10.  Use RIS to install an operating system on the PC.

D.     Remote Access, and IP Routing in Windows Server 2003

1.      Describe the use of Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS).

2.      Configure Inbound RRAS Connections.

3.      Create a remote access policy.

4.      Configure a Virtual Private Network.

5.      Configure remote access security, including encryption and authentication protocols.

6.      Manage, monitor, and troubleshoot remote access.

7.      Describe the difference between interior and exterior routing protocols.

8.      Describe the routing protocols supported by Windows Server 2003, including RIP and OSPF.

9.      Configure static routing.

10.  Manage and monitor border routing.

11.  Manage and monitor interior routing.

12.  Manage and monitor RIP and OSPF.

13.  Manage, monitor, and troubleshooting network traffic.

E.      IP Security Network, Address Translation In Windows Server 2003, and Certificate Services

1.      Describe the features and benefits of the IP Security (IPSec) protocol.

2.      Describe the IP Security authentication and architecture.

3.      Configure IP Security for transport mode and tunnel mode on a Windows Server 2003 server.

4.      Manage and monitor IP Security.

5.      Explain the differences between Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) and Network Address Translation (NAT).

6.      Install and configure ICS on Windows Server 2003 server and Windows XP Professional.

7.      Install, configure, monitor, and manage NAT on Windows Server 2003 server.

8.      Describe the components of a public infrastructure.

9.      Explain the public/private key encryption process.

10.  Install and configure Microsoft Certificate Server.

11.  Issue, manage and revoke certificates.

 

Examination Policy

 

There will be a number of unit tests covering lecture materials, which will be written questions and/or performance. Test dates will be announced in advance so that students will have adequate preparation time. There will be no make-up tests - students will be expected to take all tests on the assigned day. At the conclusion of the course, the final exam grade will replace the lowest test grade.

 

Laboratory Exercises and Quizzes:

 

Exercises

1.      Homework assignments will be e-mailed and are due by 5 pm on the announced due dates. Assignments late one class day will be penalized 10 points; assignments two class days late will be penalized 20 points; assignments late three days or more will not be accepted.

2.      Your class meets with your instructor in your assigned classroom during assigned hours. There is no separate laboratory period.

3.      Laboratory time is used to work on laboratory exercises, take exams, and resolve homework questions.

4.      You may work in THIS classroom whenever the room is designated as an open lab. If you wish to work on a computer during another class, please ask the instructor first.

Quizzes

Periodic quizzes will be given on the assigned reading to make sure that students keep up with the reading assignments. 

 

Classroom and Lab Policies:

 

IP (In-Progress): A student may, at the instructor’s discretion, be assigned a grade of IP if unforeseen events make it impossible to finish the semester’s work on time. Before a grade of IP will be assigned, the student must initiate the process through consultation with the instructor and sign an IP contract detailing the time period to be allowed to complete any work. Failure to complete the work by the agreed-upon date may result in a failing grade.

Dropping the Class: It is the student’s responsibility to drop a class before the last day to withdraw.

Discipline and Order: There will be no smoking, eating, or drinking in class (theory and/or lab). Under NO circumstances will profane language or other situations that might disrupt the class be tolerated. No active cell phones, beepers, or pagers are allowed in class. Students may not visit chat rooms using laboratory computers. Playing games or any other non-class related computer use during class is strictly prohibited. The consequences for these behaviors may be dismissal from class or withdrawal from the course.

Scholastic Dishonesty: If a student, either expressly or impliedly, gives permission for another student to copy, then both will receive a "0" for that assignment, quiz, or test.  A student wishing to contest this ruling must do so within one (1) week after the return of the graded papers.

Office Hours: The instructor will be available for consultation during posted office hours, during labs, or by appointment.

 

Computer System and Software Used:

IBM-PC or compatible and Windows Server 2003 Server.

 

Course Weekly Outline

TBA