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CTSA 1003 - Desktop Client Virtualization and Mobile Device Support

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2
Course Description: This course covers the skills needed to effectively design, deploy, and manage virtual computers as well as supporting mobile devices. Students will utilize an industry-standard desktop client virtualization product that is currently being used in the IT industry. This course works with virtualization software in order to compare and contrast the features offered versus normal desktop clients. Course topics include the use of functions and utilities, the management of security options, and the deployment of both virtual computers and virtual networks. Course activities will also include the configuration, deployment, and support of a variety of mobile devices running on different OS platforms.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation:  CTSA 1001  with a grade of “C” or higher or concurrently enrolled or proof of current A+ certification or demonstrated, relevant work experience

Major Content
  1. Introduction to Virtual Computing
  2. Basics of cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, and GPS
  3. Challenges of BYOD, privacy, and lifecycle for mobile devices
  4. VMware Workstation and virtual machine software
  5. Working with virtual networks
  6. Enhancing virtual security and performance
  7. Configuring, securing, and deploying mobile devices
  8. Supporting and troubleshooting mobile devices
  9. Introduction to APNs, GCM, and MPNs cloud communication networks
  10. Introduction to MDM (Mobile Device Management) management capabilities

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  1. define the concept of virtual computing.
  2. employ virtualization software features.
  3. identify a variety of industry-standard virtual desktop computing products.
  4. identify the host hardware requirements for different virtualization products.
  5. install VMware Workstation.
  6. create virtual machines in a desktop environment.
  7. manage virtual computers using an administrative console.
  8. optimize virtual computer performance.
  9. create virtual hard disks and optimize them for size or performance.
  10. identify virtual network concepts and components.
  11. plan and deploy virtual network environments.
  12. secure both the host computer as well as the hosted virtual computers.
  13. employ Mobile Device Management (MDM) capabilities.
  14. identify different cloud communication networks.
  15. describe the differences between Cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, and GPS wireless networks.
  16. manage the challenges presented by BYOD, privacy, and the mobile device lifecycle.

Competency 1 (1-6)
None
Competency 2 (7-10)
None


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