This is course introduces students to computer network server administration and management using MS Windows Server products. CIT 112 or instructor's approval is a prerequisite for this course. (3+0)

Welcome to CIT 164, MS Server Administration. We will cover the essential Windows 2000 Server Administrative tools used to configure and manage a server for use in a basic network. The material covered in this course is aimed at assisting people take the MCSE 70?215 exam and working with networks based on this server operating system. The is a general outline of the material we intend to cover but it is subject to change based on the progress of those in the class.

I can be reached at the phone number listed above or you can make an appointment to see me during office hours or at other times. Office hours are posted on my office door and on my web site. The schedule of reading assignments, homework and tests is found below. Assignments will be provided verbally or as handouts in class.

• be familiar with material covered in the MCSE exam 70-215: Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
• be able to prepare for and perform the installation of Windows 2000 Server
• know how to identify the various types of Windows 2000 file systems and their components, and perform common disk management tasks
• have an understanding of configuration of NTFS security as well as security for shared folders as well as the creation of Dfs roots and links
• be able to create and administer various types of user accounts and group accounts and administer group policies, and manage group policy objects
• be familiar with the configuration of a Windows 2000 Server computer as a domain controller and the configuration of Active Directory services, and the administration of Active Directory objects
• know the essentials of configuring TCP/IP, DHCP, WINS, DNS, Routing and Remote Access Service, and RAS connections
• know common problems and solutions when operating a server and have a basic knowledge server troubleshooting

Your grade will be based 25% on assignments and on exercises, 15% on participation, and 60% on tests. This is a letter grade class; an A=90?100%, B=80?89%, C=70?79%, D=60?69%, F=59% or less or W=Official Withdrawal if done before the withdrawal deadline. There is no curve in this grading scale. All assignment due dates will be noted when the assignments are given. The instructor must agree in advance to any excused absences unless there are strong extenuating circumstances. One (1) unexcused absence results in a failing grade. The code of conduct stated in The Rules and Disciplinary Procedures for Members of the University Community will be enforced.

1. Server basics, hardware, software installation, and files systems
   • Chapters 1-4, Labs 1-4 (do not do Ex. 4 from the textbook)
2. Advanced file systems, active directory, and managing user accounts & groups
   • Chapters 5-7, Labs 5-7 (be careful with *.BAT files in Ex. 5, do not do Ex. 6 from the textbook)
3. Network resources, protocols, & services
   • Chapters 8-9, Labs 8-9 (do not do Ex. 9 from the textbook)
4. Routing and remote access & Windows 2000 server security
   • Chapters 10-11, Labs 10-11 (do not do Ex. 10 or Ex. 11 from the textbook)
5. Windows 2000 reliability, availability, monitoring, & optimization
   • Chapters 12-13, Labs 12-13
6. Application servers and final exam
   • Chapter 14, Lab 14 (do not do Ex. 14 from the textbook)