IST 257 - LAN Network Server Technologies

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course is a study of network operating system technologies including network operating system architecture, the installation, configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting of network resources, and network administration functions such as user/group maintenance, network security, print services, print services, remote access, fault tolerance, backup and recovery.

Prerequisite(s): Take IST 166 and CPT 209 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Successfully installing and configuring server software in a virtual environment.
Installing, configuring, and managing Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and IIS
Using monitoring tools to evaluate server performance
Managing system reliability and availability

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Server 2012 Operating System DVD or ISO file
A DVD comes shrink-wrapped with textbook if purchased in SCC Book Inn
One USB Flash drive - bring to class every day!

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Compare server operating systems.
Recognize what is involved in the preparation for and install of server operating systems.
Demonstrate understanding of primary roles in Server 2012.
Configure and manage data storage.
Identify ways to monitor and analyze the server environment.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021