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CIS 281 - Advanced Server Environments


4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):  

CIS 145  and CIS 240  

Course Description: Practical, hands-on lab where students will configure and troubleshoot various network services in a client/server environment. Topics include workstation setup and troubleshooting, user and group management, network file management, TCP/IP implementation and troubleshooting, group policy, network printing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and Windows Server Update Service (WSUS). 

Course Learning Outcomes:

  • CLO#1: Backup and migrate user files.
  • CLO#2: Upgrade an operating system.
  • CLO#3: Configure and troubleshoot TCP/IP. (ILO: Information Literacy)
  • CLO#4: Construct an Active Directory environment for End-User access. (ILO: Information Literacy)
  • CLO#5: Configure and troubleshoot DHCP.
  • CLO#6: Implement Group Policy Objects to automate computer patches and remote access.
  • CLO#7: Promote a server to domain controller.

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (80) and a standard RCC delivery of (88) lecture/lab hours per term, not to exceed (96) hours per term.



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