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                | CTSA 1013 - Introduction to Windows Server Operating SystemCredits: 3Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2
 Course Description: This course covers the skills needed to effectively manage the Microsoft Server operating system environment. The course addresses how to use functions and utilities, manage program properties, manage hardware devices, and install operating system and applications. This course helps to prepare students for professional certification.
 MnTC Goals
 None
 
 Prerequisite(s): None
 Corequisite(s): None
 Recommendation: CTSA 1001  or concurrently enrolled or proof of current A+ certification or demonstrated, relevant work experience
 
 Major Content
 
 
	Deploying and Updating Windows ServerConfiguring and Managing Window ServerConfiguring and Managing Networks and Windows FirewallCreating and Implementing Server StorageCreating and Deploying Virtual Machines and NetworksImplementing and Managing Active DirectoryImplementing and Managing Group PolicyConfiguring Domain Name System (DNS)Managing File and Share AccessConfiguring Print and Document ServicesManage and Monitor Server Updates, Protection, Backup, and PerformanceConfigure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Learning Outcomes
 
 At the end of this course, students will be able to: 
	
	plan for Windows Server deployment.
	install and upgrade Windows Server.
	manage server roles and features.
	prepare for Active Directory installation.
	configure network and security settings
	create disks, volumes, and storage
	create virtual machines, hard disks, and networks.
	create domains, sites, organizational units, users, and groups utilizing Active Directory.
	create Group Policy objects
	manage Group Policy settings, policies. rights, and security options.
	configure Domain Name System (DNS).
	manage file and share access.
	configure print and document services.
	implement Windows Server updates, protection, and backup services
	monitor Windows Server performance and events
	configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
	Troubleshoot Windows Server issues Competency 1 (1-6)
 None
 Competency 2 (7-10)
 None
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