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CSTP 2302: Advanced Server Administration
Effective date
September 2019
Department
Computer Systems Tech Diploma
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this course students will study the advanced configuration of services necessary to deploy, manage and maintain a Windows Server infrastructure in an Enterprise. Students will learn such skills as fault tolerance, certificate services, advanced file services, advanced access control, and identity federation.
Students will use the Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC) curriculum and training materials. On completion of this course, students will have covered the learning objectives required in the Microsoft 70-412 certification exam. The Computer Systems Technology program does not provide exams for Microsoft certification, although internal exams are going to mock the certification exams.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
CSTP 2202 Network Server Administration
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Manage high availability services
- Manage advanced file and storage services
- Manage business continuity and disaster recovery
- Manage advanced network services
- Manage advanced Active Directory infrastructure
- Manage Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS)
- Manage certificate services
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 45
Total Hours: 65
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 45
Total Hours: 65
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, computer lab and
hands-on practical work.
hands-on practical work.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
50 |
4 assignments worth 10% each |
|
Midterm Exam |
25 |
Mock 70-412 certification exam |
|
Final Exam |
25 |
Mock 70-412 certification exam |
Course topics
- High availability services management
- Advanced file and storage services management
- Business continuity and disaster recovery
- Advanced network services
- Advanced Active Directory infrastructure
- Active Directory Federation Services
- Certificate services management
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.