MCCCD Program Description

Network Integration Capstone

Course: CIS266

First Term: 2018 Spring

Lec + Lab 4.0 Credit(s) 5.0 Period(s) 4.7 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Application of project management, installation and troubleshooting to integrate multiple operating systems. Topics include: diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures, security vulnerability and penetration software to installation.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Evaluate a statement of work by creating a network implementation quote based upon that statement of work. (I) 2. Implement project management tools by tracking the assigned task. (I) 3. Create users and groups to satisfy the needs of the network design. (II) 4. Install network server and client computers, switches and routers. (II) 5. Identify and practice troubleshooting procedures for the network interface cards of the network. (II) 6. Integrate different operating systems together. (III) 7. Implement network file sharing between operating systems. (III) 8. Implement a directory service that allows centralized management of the network. (IV) 9. Perform vulnerability testing on the implemented network and correct security weaknesses within the network. (IV) 10. Use common diagnostic techniques, tools, and procedures to troubleshoot and prepare documentation for the network devices. (V) 11. Identify common diagnostic procedures, tools, standards, and record- keeping necessary to support and maintain the network. (V) 12. Produce a reflective document that identifies personal observations on what was learned during project. (VI) 13. Use common procedures to prepare and troubleshoot network storage devices. (IV) 14. Identify common troubleshooting procedures for network storage devices. (IV) 15. Use common diagnostic techniques, tools, and procedures to troubleshoot and prepare documentation for the network server. (V) 16. Install network server and client workstations. (V, VI) 17. Use common diagnostic techniques, tools, and procedures to troubleshoot and prepare documentation for the network workstation. (VI) 18. Identify routine maintenance tasks associated with computer network printing. (VII) 19. Use diagnostic and testing procedures to troubleshoot problems related to network printing. (VII) 20. Use analysis procedures to optimize the performance of networks. (VIII) 21. Describe network performance issues and enhancement techniques. (VIII) 22. Explain, prepare, and design network performance plan. (VIII) 23. Explain network backup procedures. (IX) 24. Describe network fault tolerance and vulnerability issues. (IX) 25. Identify environmental factors which contribute to network failures. (IX) 26. Prepare disaster recovery plan for network failure. (IX)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Statement of Work (SOW) A. Evaluate and research equipment requirements of SOW B. Develop a business quote for work to be performed based upon SOW C. Develop project management plan D. Assign tasks to project members II. Implement Network Design Based Upon Job Quote A. Install and configure servers and workstations B. Install and configure routers and switches C. Build network cabling D. Configure Network Interface Cards (NIC) E. Create users and groups III. Integrate Different Operating Systems A. Configure different operating systems to allow access to required services B. Test access with network troubleshooting tools IV. Implement Network Security A. Apply correct permissions and rights to users and computers B. Implement a Single Sign-on (SSO) solution C. Use tools to secure each operating system D. Perform Vulnerability Tests on different networks V. Troubleshooting of the Network A. Physical setup B. Diagnostic procedures C. Diagnostic tools D. Troubleshooting resources E. Journals and configuration documents VI. Documentation A. Reflective document B. Identify problems encountered during project C. Identify key points that were learned from project A. Installation and configuration B. Documentation C. Maintenance tasks D. Diagnostic tools and resources E. Diagnostic procedures VII. Troubleshooting of Network Printing A. Printing configuration B. Diagnostic procedures C. Recordkeeping D. Diagnostic tools and resources E. Maintenance tasks VIII. Network Optimization A. Network analysis procedures B. Performance issues C. Optimizing throughput D. Network performance planning E. Network design IX. Disaster Recovery Procedures A. Planning B. Documentation C. Backup procedures D. Vulnerability issues E. System fault tolerance

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/26/2011

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