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CNE 231 Implementing Windows Client Operating System (5 credits)



Prerequisite CIS 121  with a 2.0 grade or better.

Course Description
This course is to provide individuals who are new to Microsoft Windows client operating system with the knowledge necessary to understand and identify the tasks involved in supporting Windows server products. This is an introductory course designed to provide an overview of networking concepts and how they are implemented in a Windows-based environment.

Course Content
a. Basic Networking
b. Basic Administration
c. File Management
d. Network Topologies
e. Network Protocols
g. Remote Access
f. IP Addressing

Student Outcomes
1. Describe the installation of and upgrading to a Windows Client Operating System.

2. Describe automating of installation of a Windows Client Operating System.

3. Describe the disk management tools associated with a Windows Client Operating System.

4. Describe the fundamentals for configuring and managing file systems.

5. Describe the troubleshooting of the boot process and other system issues.

6. Describe the configuration of the desktop environment.

7. Describe the configuration of TCP/IP addressing and name resolution.

8. Describe the configuration of a Windows Client Operating System to operate in a Microsoft Windows-based Network.

9. Describe the configuration of a Windows Client Operating System for mobile computing.

10. Describe the fundamentals of monitoring system resources and performance.

Degree Outcomes
Core Ability: Information Competency: Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning. Program Outcomes: Students will install, troubleshoot and resolve installation issues/problems associated with current PC Operating Systems. Students will demonstrate their ability to explain client operating system configuration solutions to end users.  Students will apply the skills necessary to install, configure and administer Microsoft Client Operating Systems. (CNE-MSA)

Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50



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