Version: 3/20/2019 2
Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
Installation & Configuration of:
• Windows Server OS
• Windows Client OS
• OS patches
• DNS
• Simple network (including IP addressing scheme)
• Active Directory
• Backup Software
• IT Help Desk System
• Email Server
• Unix or Linux Server
• Web Server
• Customer Database
• Client system images
• Server management software
Creation of documentation for:
• System setup
• Network setup
• End User Policy Manual
• Disaster Recovery Plan
• IT Help Desk System
The course will also include:
• Securing servers and clients
• Project management
• Advanced Troubleshooting Procedures
Instructional Methods:
• Minimal Lecture
• Weekly Group and Hands-on Lab Assignments
• Individual Final Report
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
• Utilize research tools to assist in network support
• Create or revise documentation of network physical layouts, software installations, licensing, and network
operation logs
• Demonstrate capability to identify and resolve network problems.