Instructional Council: Computer Information Systems (12)
GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: 15-1121, 15-1122, 15-1143, 15-1152
Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Microsoft Server Administration program is designed to provide training for professionals who implement, manage, and troubleshoot existing network and system environments based on current Microsoft Server operating systems. The courses in the program are also designed to help prepare for Microsoft Certified Product Specialist (MCP), and Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) examinations.
Typical tasks of a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) are implementing, managing, and troubleshooting networks containing messaging services, file and print servers, and firewalls. In addition a MCSA may be responsible for configuring Internet access, to enabling remote access for users, and to managing client computers.
Consumer Program Costs and Career Information: EM, GC
Suggested Course Plan Sequenced by Semester: GC, EM
Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for all courses required within the program.
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates any suffixed courses.
Admission Criteria:
Program Prerequisites: None
Program Prerequisites
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR
Permission of Department or Division 0-3
Credits: 0-3
Required Courses
CIS121AB Microsoft Command Line Operations (1) OR
+ CIS221AB Microsoft Power Shell (1) 1
+ BPC170 A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support 3
+ CIS190 Introduction to Local Area Networks (3) OR
CNT140AA Introduction to Networks (4) OR
MST140 Microsoft Networking Essentials (3) 3-4
MST150 Microsoft Windows Professional (3) OR
MST150++ Any Microsoft Windows Operating System course (3) 3
+ MST155 Implementing Windows Network Infrastructure (3) OR
+ MST155++ Any Windows Network Infrastructure course (3-4) 3-4
+ MST157 Implementing Windows Directory Services (3) OR
+ MST157++ Any Active Directory Windows Server Configuration course (3-4) 3-4
+ MST158++ Any Windows Server Administration course 4
Credits: 20-23
Restricted Electives
Credits:
General Electives
Credits:
Program Competencies
1. Implement DOS commands and functions. (CIS121AB, CIS221AB)
2. Troubleshoot problems with various common hardware and software configurations. (BPC170)
3. Identify the hardware and software components of a local area network. (CIS190, CNT140AA, MST140)
4. Analyze local area network (LAN) topologies and communication standards. (CIS190, CNT140AA, MST140)
5. Create and manage user and group accounts. (MST150, MST150++, MST158++)
6. Install, configure, and optimize Windows network operating system. (MST150, MST150++, MST158++)
7. Secure network resources with share permissions and NT New Technology File System (NTFS) permissions. (MST150, MST150++, MST158++)
8. Implement system policies and user profiles. (MST158++)
9. Monitor network resources and events. (MST150, MST150++, MST155, MST155++, MST158++)
10. Manage shared network resources. (MST155, MST155++, MST158++)
11. Install and configure Microsoft Windows Active Directory services. (MST157, MST157++, MST158++)
12. Install and configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Dynamic Name System (DNS) in a Microsoft Windows network infrastructure. (MST155, MST155++)
13. Manage network security. (MST155, MST155++, MST158++)
14. Configure and support remote access. (MST155, MST155++, MST158++)
15. Manage a Domain Name Server (DNS). (MST155, MST155++)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: March 27, 2012
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curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.