Course Title: Administer computer networks
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: COSC6148C
Course Title: Administer computer networks
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6121 - Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Luke Eberbach
Phone: +61 3 99254381
Email: luke.eberbach@rmit.edu.au
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
UEENEED124A + UEENEEE101A
Course Description
This unit covers the administration of network servers. It encompasses safe working practices, planning server installations and upgrades, planning for infrastructure services roles, establishing and maintaining user and group permissions, planning for remote administration, delegated administration, network security and shared resource management, monitoring and maintaining servers for performance evaluation and optimisation, terminal server infrastructure, application deployment, planning for business continuity and high availability, and documenting all administration activities.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEED115A Administer computer networks |
Element: |
1. Prepare to install, upgrade and maintain network operations. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood. Notes:
|
Element: |
2. Install, upgrade and maintain network operations. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed. Notes: |
Element: |
3. Document network administration activities. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Network administration documentation are maintained in accordance with established procedures. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Practicals
• Review questions
• Case projects
• Lab journal
Engineers Australia Mapping Information:
This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:
EA 1. Knowledge and Skill Base
EA1.1. Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering
EA1.2. Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
EA1.3. In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
EA1.4. Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
EA1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
EA1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.
EA 2.Engineering Application Ability
EA2.1. Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
EA2.2. Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
EA2.3. Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
EA2.4. Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes
EA3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA3.5. Orderly management of self and professional conduct.
EA3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency UEENEED115A in the Assessment Matrix.
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:
Week | Topics Delivered | Elements/Performance Criteria |
1 | Introduction to Windows Server 2008 Lecture: Assign the lab journal to be handed in during week 16. A sample of the lab journal is to be submitted in week 4 for feedback. Windows Server 2008 Platforms, Windows Server 2008 Features, Planning a Windows Server 2008 Networking Model, Protocols for the Windows Server 2008 Networking Model, Implementing TCP/IP in Windows Server 2008, Chapter Summary Lab: Activities 1-1,1-2,1-3,1-4,1-5,1-6,1-7 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2 |
2 | Installing Windows Server 2008 Lecture: Preparing for Installation, Overview of Windows Server 2008 Installation Methods, Performing a DVD- Based Installation, Using the Initial Configuration Tasks Window for Setup. Server Activation, Using Windows Deployment Services, Installing Windows Server Core, Installing and Managing Services Packs, Troubleshooting Installation Problem, Uninstalling Windows Server 2008, Chapter Summary Lab: Activities 2-1,2-2,2-3,2-4,2-5,2-6 |
1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2 |
3 | Configuring the Windows Server 2008 Environment Lecture: Using Server Manager, Installing and Removing Server Roles, Using ServerManagerCmd.exe, Configuring Server Hardware Devices, Configuring the Operating System, Understanding the Windows Server 2008 Registry, Using the Security Configuration Wizard, Windows PowerShell, Chapter Summary Lab: Activities 3-1,3-2,3-3,3-4,3-5,3-6,3-7,3-8,3-9,3-10,3-11,3-12,3-13,3-14,3-15,3-16,3-17 |
1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2 |
4 | Introduction to Active Directory and Account Management Lecture: Active Directory Basics, Containers in Active Directory, User Account Management, Security Group Management, Planning the Delegation of Object Management, Implementing User Profiles, What’s New in Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Chapter Summary Lab: Activities 4-1,4-2,4-3,4-4,4-5,4-6,4-7,4-8,4-9, Lab Journal review and feedback |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2 |
5 | Configuring, Managing, and Troubleshooting Resource Access Lecture: Managing Folder and File Security, Configuring Shared Folders and Shared Folder Permissions, Implementing a Distributed File System, Configuring Disk Quotas, Using UNIX Interoperability in Windows Server 2008, Chapter Summary Lab: Activities 5-1,5-2,5-3,5-4,5-5,5-6,5-7, 5-8,5-9,5-10,5-11,5-12 |
1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2 |
6 | Configuring Windows Server 2008 Printing Lecture: An Overview of Windows Server 2008 Printing, Using the XPS Print Path, Installing the Print Services Role, Using the Printers Window, Installing Local and Shared Printers, Configure Printer Properties, Configuring a non-local Printer or an Internet Printer, Managing Print Jobs, Using the Print Management Tool, Troubleshooting Common Printing Problems, Chapter Summary Lab: Activities 6-1,6-2,6-3,6-4,6-5,6-6,6-7,6-8,6-9,6-10,6-11,6-12,6-13,6-14 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2 |
7 | Configuring and Managing Data Storage Lecture: Windows Server 2008 Storage Options, Disk Management, Introduction to Fault Tolerance, Windows Server 2008 Storage Enhancements, Disk Backup, Developing a Data Backup and Recovery Strategy, Chapter Summary Lab: Activities 7-1,7-2,7-3,7-4,7-5,7-6,7-7,7-8,7-9,7-10 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2 |
8 | Managing Windows Server 2008 Network Services Lecture: Planning for IPv6, Implementing Microsoft DNS, Installing DNS Services, Implementing Microsoft WINS, Implementing Microsoft DHCP, Chapter Summary Lab: Activities 8-1,8-2,8-3,8-4,8-5,8-6,8-7,8-8,8-9,8-10,8-11 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2 |
9 | Deploying IIS and Active Directory Certificate Services Lecture: Implementing Microsoft Internet Information Services, Using Active Directory Certificate Services, Chapter Summary Lab: Activities 9-1,9-2,9-3,9-4, 9-5,9-6,9-7,9-8 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2 |
10 | Configuring Remote Access Services Lecture: Introduction to Remote Access, Implementing a Virtual Private Network, Configuring a VPN Server Configuring a Dial-UP Remote Access Server, Troubleshooting VPN and Dial-Up RAS Installations, Connecting Through Terminal Services, Chapter Summary Lab: Activities 10-1,10-2,10-3,10-4,10-5,10-6, 10-7,10-8,10-9,10-10,10-11,10-12 |
1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2 |
11 | Windows Server 2008 Virtualisation Lecture: What is Virtualisation? Advantages of Virtual Servers, Disadvantages of Virtualisation, Features of Hyper-V, Requirements of Hyper-V, Guest Operating Systems Supported, Installing Hyper-V Using Hyper-V Manager, Chapter Summary Lab: Activities 11-1,11-2,11-3,11-4,11-5 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2 |
12 | Application and Data Provisioning Lecture: Understanding the Application Server Role, Application Deployment Planning, Using Applications Remotely, Using System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Server Update Services, Windows System Resource Manager, Using a Network Load Balancing Cluster, Chapter Summary Lab: Activities 12-1, 12-2, 12-3, 12-4 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2 |
13 | Securing Windows Server 2008 Lecture: Security Enhancements in Windows Server 2008, Introduction to Group Policy, Securing Windows Server 2008 Using Security Policies, Active Directory Rights Management Services, Managing Security Using the Security Templates and Security and Configuration Analysis Snap-Ins, Configuring Client Security Using Policies in Windows Server 2008, Using the cipher Command, Using Bit Locker Drive Encryption, Configuring NAT, Windows Firewall, Network Access Protection, Chapter Summary Lab: Activities 13-1, 13-2, 13-3, 13-4, 13-5, 13-6, 13-7,13-8,13-9,13-10,13-11,13-12,13-13,13-14,13-15,13-16,13-17,13-18,13-19 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2 |
14 | Server and Network Monitoring Lecture: Introduction to Server Monitoring, Monitoring Server Services, Using Task Manager, Monitoring Network Performance, Using Performance Monitor, Using Data Collector Sets, Using Reliability Monitor, Implementing the SNMP Service, Chapter Summary Lab: Activities 14-1, 14-2, 14-3, 14-4, 14-5, 14-6, 14-7,14-8,14-9,14-10,14-11,14-12 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2 |
15 | Managing System Reliability and Availability Lecture: General Problem-Solving Strategies, Resolving Boot Problems, Emergency Management Services, Restoring Server Roles, Active Directory, and GPO’s, Configuring Shadow Copies, Redundancy through Clustering ,Using and Configuring Event Viewer, Troubleshooting Connectivity, Remotely Administering a Server, Remote Server Administration Tools, Chapter Summary Lab: Activities 15-1, 15-2, 15-3, 15-4, 15-5, 15-6, 15-7 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2 |
16 | Lecture: Revision Lab: Practical Test Lab journal submission |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9 3.1, 3.2 |
17-18 | Closed Book Test | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9 3.1, 3.2 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
MCTIP Guide to Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Server Administration, Michael Palmer |
9781423902386 |
References
Other Resources
Study materails will be available on myRMIT>Studies>COSC6148C
Oracle Virtual Box virtualisation software - available for download from https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads
Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise 90-day Trial - available for download from http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/cc442495.aspx
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Up to 120-Day Evaluation - supplied with the prescribed text
External USB Hard disk storage device with minimum capacity of 500GB
Overview of Assessment
The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:
Assessment 1: Lab Journal
Weighting towards final grade (%): 20
Assessment 2: Practical Test
Weighting towards final grade (%): 50
Assessment 3: Closed Book Test
Weighting towards final grade (%): 30
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Elements/ Performance Criteria Covered |
Lab Journal |
Practical Test |
Closed Book Test |
1.1 |
X |
X |
X |
1.2 |
X |
|
X |
1.3 |
X |
X |
|
1.4 |
X |
X | |
1.5 |
X |
X | |
2.1 |
X |
X |
X |
2.2 |
X |
X |
X |
2.3 |
X |
X | X |
2.4 |
X | X | X |
2.5 |
X |
X | X |
2.6 |
X |
X |
|
2.7 |
X |
X |
|
2.8 |
X |
X |
|
2.9 |
X | X | |
3.1 |
X |
|
X |
3.2 |
X |
|
X |
Assessment Tasks
• Lab Journal,20%
• Practical Test, 40%
• Closed Book Test, 40 %
This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course grades are allocated:
80 - 100: CHD - Competent with High Distinction
70 - 79: CDI - Competent with Distinction
60 - 69: CC - Competent with Credit
50 - 59: CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
0 - 49: NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment vs UEENEED115A Elements & Performance Criteria
UEENEED115A Elements & Performance Criteria | ||||||||||||||||
Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
Lab Journal | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Practical Test | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||||||||||
Closed Book Test | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies | ||||||||||||||||
Assessments | EA1.1 | EA1.2 | EA1.3 | EA1.4 | EA1.5 | EA1.6 | EA2.1 | EA2.2 | EA2.3 | EA2.4 | EA3.1 | EA3.2 | EA3.3 | EA3.4 | EA3.5 | EA3.6 |
Lab Journal | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||
Practical Test | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
Closed Book Test | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
All Assessments UEENEED115A |
1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
0 (Blank) | Graduate attribute is not assessed. | |||||||||||||||
1 | Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element | |||||||||||||||
2 | Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element | |||||||||||||||
3 | Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element |
Other Information
• Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. The estimated time is 20 hours outside the class time.
Study and Learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you. Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
- Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- Maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support
Disability Liaison Unit:
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability you can apply for adjustments to your study and assessment (Reasonable Adjustments and Equitable Assessment Arrangements) by registering with the Disability Liaison Unit (DLU) at http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=01daxmpd1vo4z
Late Submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special Consideration:
Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
Please Refer: http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.
Email Communication:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
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