INSTRUCTOR'S NAME: Jim Richerson
OFFICE/HOURS: T-204
PHONE: 540-453-2328
CLASS MEETING: BRCC Distance Learning
e-mail: richersonj@brcc.edu
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Instruction focuses on the installation, configuration, and management of local area networked servers. Topics covered include support for local area networked devices, system services, and deployment of networked operating systems. This course can include any version of Windows or Linux Server Platforms. Lecture 3-4 credits
This course meets entirely online. Course content, assessments, policies, expectations, and other materials will be available in the Learning Management System, Canvas the first day of class. Students will be required to take one proctored assessment and that will be the Final Exam. The assessment will be given using Respondus Lockdown Browser. You will need a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities.
Click this link for instructions on how to download and use Zoom.
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II. COURSE OBJECTIVES: The text material along with hands-on procedures work together to help the student in understanding the procedures of administering a network server and peripherals. Many local area networks (LAN's) use either a Microsoft based network operating system (NOS) or a Linux based system. The class will focus on Microsoft's Windows Server NOS and a version of Linux. As the student progresses through the material, they will understand the importance of administration of a computer network. Consequently, upon completion of ITN 103, the student should have an understanding of:
1: Features and use of Windows and Linux Servers
2: Understanding installing and configuring Windows and Linux Servers
3: Troubleshooting Tools for Servers
4: Add Server Roles and Server Features
5: Managing network resource access for client use
6: Understanding the uses of Active Directory
7: Identifying and Managing Storage Devices
8:Create and manage Group Policies
9:
Authentications Methods 10
11: Files and file systems Linux and Windows
12: Backup and Restoring Data Servers
13. Virtualization
14. Working with Command Line Interfaces
III. REQUIRED TEXT MATERIAL: Online material listed in Canvas
IV. EVALUATION POLICES AND REQUIREMENTS:
Progress Policy-This Web Based course will require you to
set the necessary time aside each week in order to complete the course within
the semester time period.
You must exercise personal discipline in ensuring that progress is
made each week and do not hesitate to request help from the instructor or your
other classmates. You should begin each section with
reading the material that is in Canvas under Modules for each section,
then the associated lectures, followed by the associated Lab Experiment
and Lab Script submission, and finally taking the associated Quiz. Each
Quiz consists of questions/problems regarding the material. There will be
two tests during the semester over quizzes and the material covered
in each section that are outlined in the topical outline section of the syllabus.
There is no late policy to the weekly assignments but all material needs to be
completed before you take the Final Exam.
The comprehensive final exam is taken on campus or in a testing center off
campus during the week of final exams. There is no required submission date of any work but you will need to complete the material in a
timely manner to keep a good pace on completing the class material before the Final Exam. No
coursework will be accepted after you take the Final Exam.
The final course numerical grade will be based upon the following percentages:
Type of Evaluation % of Total Grade
Quizzes and Homework --- 20%
Laboratory ---------------------- 25%
Two one-hour tests --------- 30%
Final Exam ---------------------- 20%
Student
Effort ------------------- 5%
Letter grades are derived from the numerical grades as follows:
90 - 100% = A
80 - 89% = B
70 - 79% = C
60 - 69% = D
0 - 59% = F
The portion of the grade due to "student effort" will be based on the instructor's evaluation of the student's desire to learn the subject and the effort given during the semester. It is based on such characteristics as:
1. Motivation 2. Attention in class 3. Attitude towards course
4. Promptness 5. Cooperation 6. Effort to learn
V. HONOR POLICY: The functioning of an academic community depends on the integrity of all of its members. Blue Ridge Community College values truthfulness, respect for the property of others, and honesty in academic work." BRCC Honor Code
As members of this community, you are responsible for understanding and adhering to the Honor Code. Violations include (but are not limited to) cheating on tests and quizzes, unauthorized collaboration on assignments, and plagiarism. Your instructor is the ultimate source of policy on individual assignments; please consult him or her if you have any questions or concerns about what is permitted.
VI. DISABILITY SERVICES: If you have a disability for which you wish to be considered for an accommodation, please make an appointment with the Office of Disability Services located in the Houff Student Center.
The purpose of providing accommodations is to ensure that students with disabilities are granted the opportunity to access programs and services offered by the college. Requested accommodations are considered on a case by case basis by the Coordinator of Disability Services, who works with faculty to ensure both access and academic standards are maintained. Students requesting services must meet with the Disability Services Coordinator and provide sufficient documentation of the disability prior to receiving accommodations. Accommodations are not retroactive and do not result in modification of the essential academic elements of the course.
VII. TOPICAL OUTLINE OF COURSE:
|
|
Activity |
Lab |
| 8-26 |
Windows Server Overview (Chap 1)
Quiz 1 (Chap. 1 - Canvas) |
|
|
9-2 |
Server Installation (Chap. 2)
Quiz 2 (From access to Virtual Server) (Canvas) |
|
|
9-9 |
Windows Server Services (Chap 3)
Quiz 3 (Chaps.2&3 - Canvas) |
|
|
9-16 |
Certificates and Networking (Chap. 4&5)
Quiz 4 (Chaps. 4&5 - Canvas) |
Web, DHCP & DNS Services |
|
9-23 |
Hardening and Security in Windows Server (Chap.
7)
Quiz 5 (Canvas) |
Server Performance |
|
9-30 |
Redundancy (Chap. 9)
Quiz 6 (Canvas) |
Disaster Recovery |
|
10-7 |
TEST #1 - Quizzes 1-6 (Canvas) | |
|
10-14 |
PowerShell (Chap.
10)
|
PowerShell |
|
10-21 |
Containers (Chap
11)
|
Troubleshooting |
|
10-28 |
Virtualization (Chap. 12)
Quiz 9 (Canvas) |
Virtualization |
|
11-4 |
Introduction to Linux (Chapter 1&2 pdf)
Quiz Linux #1 (Canvas) |
Exploring Linux |
|
11-11 |
Linux command & File systems (Chapter 3 pdf)
Quiz Linux #2 (Canvas) |
Files & Directories |
| 11-18 |
Linux Text Editors (Chapter 6)
Quiz Linux #3 (Canvas) |
Editing Files |
|
11-25 |
Local user management (Chapter 27&28)
Quiz Linux #4 (Canvas) |
Working with Users |
|
12-2 |
TEST # 2 - Server Quizzes 7-9 and Linux Quizzes | All Material is Due |
|
12-12 |
Final Exam |
VIII. IMPORTANT DATES: BRCC Academic Calendar
IX. ACADEMIC CALENDAR: The academic calendar gives the start and end dates for semester sessions and important deadlines for withdrawing from classes, http://www.brcc.edu/academics/academic-calendar/index.html
X. Blackboard Course Access:
https://learn.vccs.edu
XI. COURSE RECORDINGS:
Meetings
of this course might be recorded; these recordings will be available to students
registered for this class and are intended to supplement the classroom
experience. Students are expected to follow appropriate BRCC policies and
maintain the security of passwords used to access recorded lectures. Recordings
may not be reproduced, shared with those not in the class, or uploaded to other
online environments without prior written instructor permission; doing so would
be a breach of the BRCC Honor Code. If the instructor or any other BRCC
personnel or departments plan for other uses for the recordings beyond this
class, students identifiable in the recordings will be asked for consent prior
to such use.
XII.
BRCC POLICIES:
A.
Academic Honesty:
As a college student, you are expected to show integrity in your work and
interactions with others.
http://www.brcc.edu/academics/expectations/honor-code/index.html
B.
Academic Support:
BRCC is committed to making sure you get responsive, effective answers to your
questions. We’re here to help you succeed online. Click the link below to see
resources available to you.
http://www.brcc.edu/academics/academic-support/index.html
C.
NON-ATTENDING POLICY;
Attendance is considered a measure of progress as defined by federal
financial aid regulations. In order to maintain eligibility for financial aid,
Blue Ridge must proactively monitor course progress. Non-attendance will be
reported to the Dean of Student Services at the conclusion of the first week of
the course, at midterm, and at the conclusion of the course. Students who
receive federal financial aid and are not attending classes may be
administratively withdrawn from the course.
Failure to demonstrate
active participation within the first seven days of an online class may result
in administrative withdrawal from the course. For online courses, never
attending is defined as never participated in any class discussions, blog
postings, or other learning activities. If the student has logged into
blackboard less than 2 times and has never contributed, they may be counted as
never attending.
D.
Disability Services:
We provide academic accommodations and support for students with
documented disabilities.
Students must submit current documentation of a disability by a qualified
professional to Disability Services before academic accommodations can be
requested. Qualified professional evaluations by physicians, psychologists,
audiologists, etc., must have been completed within the last three years.
http://www.brcc.edu/services/disability/index.html
E.
Final Course Grade Appeal Policy:
1.
The student should submit his/her complaint in writing to the appropriate
administrative unit.
2.
The College will respond in writing within the designated time frame.
3.
Documentation of written complaints and the College's written response will be
kept in a secure location for three years and then will be destroyed.
BRCC Complaints
F. Faculty Expectations:
Enrolling in classes at Blue Ridge Community College is a serious investment of
money, time, and effort. To be successful, students must be aware of the
challenges ahead of them and be willing and able to work toward meeting those
challenges. Knowing what faculty expect helps students get the most out of the
learning experience in the classroom and online.
http://www.brcc.edu/academics/expectations/faculty-expectations/index.html
G. Student Expectations:
College instructors have encountered most of the challenges, frustrations,
stresses, and triumphs that students will face. Faculty members know what
students need to do to succeed in their courses and will work with students to
that end.
http://www.brcc.edu/academics/expectations/student-expectations/index.html