10154186Microsoft Windows Server
Course Information
Description
Implement and use Windows 2000 to build and maintain an operating network. This objective would include all facets of Windows server operation including: installation, managing users and groups, creating and managing clients, file systems, managing servers, print services, installing applications, backup software, troubleshooting, disaster recovery, and basic web server management. Students will learn the skills necessary for a core requirement for the MCSA and the MCSE Certification.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Manage and install the operating system
    Assessment Strategies
    in the network operations lab
    given a scenario of business rules
    on a written evaluation
    Criteria
    server has correct disk drivers loaded
    server pings the internet
    workstation accesses the server
    disk contains disk partitions specified in the scenario
    server contains correct server name
    evaluation reflects accurate analysis of the business rules
    evaluation shows evidence of logical critical thinking
    server contains domain controller to match business rules
    evaluation reflects logical components and concepts of Active Directory
    server utilizes policies to match business rules

  2. Administer and maintain the operating system
    Assessment Strategies
    on a written evaluation
    in the network operations lab
    given a scenario of business rules
    Criteria
    evaluation reflects accurate analysis of the business rules
    server utilizes Microsoft Management Console to match business rules
    server has Remote Desktop enabled
    computer accepts requests for remote assistance
    evaluation shows understanding of difference between service packs and hotfixes
    server deploys service packs to match business scenarios
    server utilizes Microsoft Baseline security Analyzer to match business scenario
    evaluation shows evidence of licensing modes to match business scenario
    evaluation shows evidence of logical critical thinking

  3. Optimize performance in Windows server
    Assessment Strategies
    in the network operations lab
    given a scenario of business rules
    on a written evaluation
    Criteria
    server performance monitoring matches business scenario
    server problems are solved
    server configuration is optimized
    evaluation shows evidence of logical critical thinking
    evaluation reflects accurate analysis of the business rules
    evaluation reflects importance of monitoring server performance
    you monitor performance is monitored using Task Manager
    you optimize performance by configuring service settings
    server contains counter logs and alerts
    you utilize Event Viewer to troubleshoot problems

  4. Back up and restore data
    Assessment Strategies
    in the network operations lab
    given a scenario of business rules
    on a written evaluation
    Criteria
    you can backup and restore without losing data
    evaluation has an effective plan for disaster recovery
    evaluation has an effective plan for Automated System Recovery
    server utilizes advanced startup options to match business scenario
    evaluation shows evidence of logical critical thinking
    evaluation reflects accurate analysis of the business rules
    evaluation has plan to perform backups with various types of hardware configurations
    you differentiate between full, incremental and differential backups
    you explain the purpose of Automated System Recovery feature
    you summarize server advanced startup options
    you install and use the Recovery Console

  5. Configure users, groups, & computer accounts
    Assessment Strategies
    in the network operations lab
    given a scenario of business rules
    on a written evaluation
    Criteria
    server includes groups in the location indicated on scenario
    server contains user template in the location indicated on scenario
    server includes users in the locations indicated on scenario
    user account restrictions match business rules
    evaluation includes context of objects in active directory
    organizational unit restrictions match business rules
    server includes groups in the locations indicated on scenario
    groups contain users as to match business rules
    server contains user folders to match business rules
    evaluation reflects accurate analysis of the business rules
    evaluation shows evidence of logical critical thinking
    you manage user profiles
    you troubleshoot user authentication issues
    evaluation summarizes local, roaming, and mandatory profiles
    you summarize differences between local and domain groups
    you add computers to an Active Directory domain
    server contains computer objects to match business scenario
    you troubleshoot computer accounts

  6. Manage securing server through trustee assignments & file attributes
    Assessment Strategies
    in the network operations lab
    given a scenario of business rules
    on a written evaluation
    Criteria
    file attributes match business rules
    directory attributes match business rules
    evaluation includes attribute requirements that match business rules
    group trustee rights match business rules
    user trustee rights match business rules
    evaluation includes effective rights that match business rules
    evaluation includes description of how effective rights are created
    evaluation reflects accurate analysis of the business rules
    evaluation shows evidence of logical critical thinking

  7. Configure printing
    Assessment Strategies
    in the network operations lab
    given a scenario of business rules
    on a written evaluation
    Criteria
    evaluation reflects accurate analysis of the business rules
    evaluation shows evidence of logical critical thinking
    server contains print server objects to host clients
    you manage print queues and printer properties
    you troubleshoot printer failures
    you install logical printers on a print server

  8. Create the network file system and manage disks and partitions
    Assessment Strategies
    in the network operations lab
    given a scenario of business rules
    on a written evaluation
    Criteria
    server contains search drives matching business rules
    server contains regular map drives
    server contains file structure in correct order
    server contains root drives indicated in evaluation
    evaluation reflects accurate analysis of the business rules
    evaluation shows evidence of logical critical thinking
    you install device drivers
    you troubleshoot device driver problems
    evaluation contains summary of disk storage concepts and terminology