Courses & Descriptions

Hardware and Networking Fundamentals

Hardware and Networking Fundamentals is a handson course designed to introduce participants to the hardware and core concepts of current computers and wired networks. Participants gain an overview of the various hardware and connection issues that surface during hands-on building and wiring of computers and networks. Human factors in computing and desktop support will be explored in a project.

Computing Security Architecture

Computing Security Architecture is a course that examines the conceptual issues of security within a computing context. Logical designs and architecture are emphasized, putting conceptual design for security ahead of implementation. Security in areas such as physical design, access controls, and network infrastructure are discussed.

Desktop Support and Administration

Desktop Support and Administration is a projectbased course in which participants are exposed to desktop administration and troubleshooting. Topics include installing Windows, implementing and administrating OS and hardware resources, monitoring and optimizing system performance and reliability, configuring and troubleshooting the desktop environment, implementing, managing and troubleshooting network protocols and services, and configuring and managing security.

Introduction to Project Management

Introduction to Project Management is a hands-on course using Microsoft Office Project Professional as a tactical learning device. Participants will gain an appreciation for the breadth of project management along with industry-desired skills with the specific software Microsoft Office Project.

Server System Administration

This course covers the additional functionality provided by Windows Server 2003 as a server platform versus a desktop OS such as Windows XP Professional. It is expected that students bring a significant hands-on background with Windows XP Professional administration prior to this course. Server System Administration is a project-based course in which participants will work through a project to learn how the
Windows Server network operating system can be implemented and maintained in a basic network. Topics include managing and maintaining physical and logical devices, managing users, computers, and groups, managing and maintaining access to resources, managing and maintaining a server environment, and managing and maintaining disaster recovery.

Network Infrastructure Administration

Network Infrastructure Architecture examines the design and decision-making process of network architecture. Prior to implementing or administration of a network infrastructure, it is vital that a clear roadmap is considered prior to engagement. A project based on design and architecture is the basis of this course, which augments the knowledge gained in Network Infrastructure Administration (IT211); it is expected that students have strong knowledge and skills equivalent to the material in the co-requisites. Concepts covered include planning and implementing server roles and server security, planning, implementing and maintaining routing and remote access, planning and maintaining network security infrastructure and server availability.

Network Infrastructure Architecture

Network Infrastructure Administration is a project-based course in which participants will work through an intense project to learn how Windows-based organizations can inter-network. Concepts covered include Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name System (DNS), Routing and Remote Access Services, and Windows Internet Name Service (WNIS).

Programming for Systems Administration

Programming for Systems Administration is a pragmatic exploration of programming. The specific language used is Visual Basic Scripting, which is the language of choice for Windows Administration. This course covers the fundamental issues of computational programming, including algorithms, arithmetic computations, input/output, control structures and data files, sequencing, looping, decisions, and modular programming. Structures including arrays, characters and string processing will be utilized.

Network Programming Fundamentals

Participants will implement Active Directory forests. The knowledge spectrum will broadly expand in terms of Active Directory Domains, Trees, and Forests. Understanding architecture and design of active directory, doing secure network administration in bigger networks using DHCP, DNS, WINS, IPSEC, etc. Developing customized utilities to enhance network security administration. Utilize the knowledge of Project Management with a step ahead in networking projects.

Active Directory Infrastructure Administration

Active Directory Infrastructure Administration is a project-based course aimed at covering Active Directory. Active Directory serves as the foundation to Microsoft-based environments, providing a repository in which data can be organized for large enterprises. Topics include planning, implementing, managing and maintaining an Active Directory infrastructure, planning and managing user, computer, group, and group policy strategies.

Security Administration on Microsoft Windows

Security Administration on Microsoft Windows provides participants hands-on experience with implementing security in a Windows-based network. The widely deployed Windows has not historically been the most secure platform, which makes the study of security best-practices in Windows extremely important. Participants will gain an appreciation for solving the paradox of security in a Windows-based environment, instead of merely complaining about its insecurity. Content includes security concepts surrounding network infrastructure, Web services, and system updates.