CST* 163 Windows Server Administrator

Credits: 3

This course introduces the student to Microsoft Windows Server. Students will learn the basics of installing, administrating and maintaining a Windows Server implementation. Topics include administration of user and group accounts, Active Directory (AD DS), network protocols and services such as virtual private networking (VPN), routing and remote access service (RRAS), dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP), domain name system (DNS). Additionally, backup, recovery and disaster planning will be covered. This course will prepare the student to take the Microsoft exam 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012.
Prerequisite: CST 130 * and/or permission of instructor.