CSNT 255 Network Administration I

6 credits

This course looks at networking from an administrative side. Students will develop installation and troubleshooting skills as well as set up and configure the main components of today’s most popular network operating system(s). Emphasis is on hands-on experience.

Prerequisites: CSNT 231, CSNT 232, and ENGL 099 (or placement into ENGL& 101 or higher)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

Perform installations using a variety of methods
Create images for backups and restorations
Set up and manage DHCP and DHCP Relay Agent
Manage file and directory structure security
Demonstrate the setup and configuration of user accounts and profiles
Demonstrate the proper usage of various network (IP) troubleshooting utilities
Demonstrate advanced IP and firewall configuration abilities
Set up and configure a basic ADS structure
Set up and administer basic DNS services
Work in an Active Directory domain environment
Set up, configure, and troubleshoot IPv4 networks
Use routing tables to troubleshoot connectivity issues

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in the IT field
perform successfully as computer technicians, Network technicians, installers, troubleshooters, help desk support, and network administrators
create and troubleshoot physical networks
demonstrate proficiency with using current popular network & client operating systems

Global Outcomes
This course teaches to the global outcome of critical thinking.

Total Hours: 100 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 80