Course Title: Integrate multiple computer operating systems on a client server network

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2011

Course Code: ISYS5677C

Course Title: Integrate multiple computer operating systems on a client server network

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6084 - Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254468

Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Noor Sateh

noor.sateh@rmit.edu.au

+61 3 9925 4013

Nominal Hours: 80

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil.

Course Description

This competency standard unit covers interconnecting computers to form a local area network (LAN). It encompasses applying different computer and network operating systems on a single LAN, using network standards and protocols, selecting network topology and physical media, disaster planning recovery, performance management and documentation of work activities.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEED024B Integrate multiple computer operating systems on a client server network

Element:

1. Prepare to install multiple operating systems on computers and a client server network.

Performance Criteria:

1.1 OHS processes and procedures for a given work area are obtained and understood.
1.2 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work are followed.
1.3 Operating systems, devices, software and services required are determined from network performance specifications and in consultations with persons of higher authority.

Element:

2. Install and configure computer and network operating systems

Performance Criteria:

2.1 OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
2.2 Knowledge of computer and network operations and
network infrastructure are applied to installing and configuring operating systems and software on computers and client server.
2.3 Network protocols are installed and configured to
integrate computers using different operating systems in compliance with industry standards and variants as specified for the network.
2.4 Security measures of the network are implemented
in compliance with security policy, industry standards and requirements specified for the network.
2.5 Disaster recovery plan is tested for absolute effectiveness and compliance with enterprise security policy.
2.6 Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are
selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes

Element:

3. Monitor and optimise computer and network performance

Performance Criteria:

3.1 OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
3.2 Network is monitored and common methods are implemented to optimise system performance.
3.3 Common computer and server malfunctions are identified and rectified using logical techniques and known solutions.
3.4 Computer and server operating system incremental updates and security patches are installed as soon as they are available.
3.5 Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.
3.6 On-going checks of the quality of work outcomes are undertaken in accordance with job specification, technical standards, enterprise policy and/or regulatory requirements.
3.7 Work is carried out efficiently without unnecessary waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.

Element:

4. Report integration and outcome of network monitoring activities

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Written justification is made for solutions used to rectify malfunctions and appropriate person/s notified in accordance with established procedures.
4.2 Computer and network installation and monitoring records are maintained in accordance with established procedures.

Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

This competency standard unit covers interconnecting computers to form a local area network (LAN). It encompasses applying different computer and network operating systems on a single LAN, using network standards and protocols, selecting network topology and physical media, disaster planning recovery, performance management and documentation of work activities.


Teaching Schedule

Wk 1
Introduction to OH&S, and Networking concepts

By the end of this session learners will be able to:
• Get introduction to Course Outline and Assessment Criteria.
• Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing
• Carry out lab 1
Introducing Windows server 2008 networking


Wk 2
Installing Microsoft Windows server 2008

 
By the end of this session learners will be able to:
• Install Microsoft Windows server 2008 in a Virtual PC environment
• Carry out Lab Task 2
Installing Microsoft Windows server 2008


Wk 3 
Configuring and managing the DHCP server role

By the end of this session learners will be able to:
• Configure the dynamic host
• Configure the protocol (DHCP)
• Carry out Lab Task 3
Configuring and managing the DHCP server role


Wk 4
Configuring and managing the DNS server role

 By the end of this session learners will be able to:
• Install the DNS server role
• Get introduction of DNS zones
• Configure active directory integrated zones
• Introduction to the DNS name resolution process
• Lab Task 4
Configuring and managing the DNS server role

Wk 5
Configuring routing and remote access (RRAS) and wireless networking
By the end of this session learners will be able to:
• Configure routing
• Configure remote access
• Configure wireless access
• Carry out Lab Task 5
Configuring routing and remote access

Wk 6
Configuring file services

By the end of this session learners will be able to:

• Configure a file srver
• Use the distributed file sydtem
• Carry out Lab Task 6
Configuring file services

Wk 7
Lab assessment 1 (25%)


Wk 8 
Configuring print services

By the end of this session learners will be able to:
• Deploy a print server
• Carry out Lab Task 7
Configuring print services

Wk 9
Maintaining and updating Windows server 2008

By the end of this session learners will be able to:
• Use the performance monitor
• Use the windows event viewer
• Use the network monitor to gather network data
• Learn to configure Windows server update services(WSUS)
• Carry out Lab Task 8
Maintaining and updating Windows server 2008


Wk 10-11 
Securing data transmission and authentication

 By the end of this session learners will be able to:
• Secure network traffic with IPSec
• Configure network authentication
• Configure the windows firewall
• Carry out lab task 9
Securing data transmission and authentication

 
Wk 12
Maintaining network health

By the end of this session learners will be able to:
• Understand the components of NAP
• Carry out Lab Task 10
Configuring network health


Wk 13 
Maintaining windows server 2008 file services

By the end of this session learners will be able to:
• Configure shadow copies of shared folders
• Configure disk quotas
• Backup Windows server 2008
• Carry out lab Task 11
Maintaining windows server 2008 file services


Wk 14 
Revision of All lab Tasks


Wk 15
Lab assessment 2 (25%)

Wk 16 
Revision of lectures

 
Wk 17
Central written exam (40%)

Wk 18
Catch up session


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References

Microsoft Exam 70-642, Windows Server 2008 Infrastructure, Self Paced Training Kit


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Laboratory Exercises
Laboratory Test
Simulated Microsoft Exam


Assessment Tasks

Lab Journal - 10%


Laboratory:
Practical Test I - 25 %
Practical Test II - 25%


 Written Exam - 40%



Assessment Matrix

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