CIS 215: Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server Environment (4 credits)

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1 CIS 215: Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server Environment (4 credits) Course Description This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install and configure Microsoft Windows 2003 Professional and stand-alone and client computers that are part of a workgroup or domain. In addition, this course provides the skills and knowledge necessary to install and configure Windows 2003 Server to create file, print, Web and terminal servers. Textbooks Required: : Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration with Lab Manual and WileyPlus access-- Microsoft Official Academic Course, Microsoft Corporation ISBN: The NDSCS Bookstore also carries the text. (Click to go to bookstore site) Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: Install a new Active Directory forest Configure a Read-Only Domain Controller Configure Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services Establish and maintain trust relationships Introduce Active Directory sites Configure Active Directory replication Configure additional global catalog servers Place FSMO role holders

2 Create users, computers, and groups Create an OU Structure Use the Group Policy Management Console Configure Group Policy settings Configure account policies Plan and configure an Audit Policy Manage software through Group Policy Introduce the Group Policy Management MMC snap-in Maintain Active Directory Back up Active Directory Use the Reliability and Performance Monitor Create DNS zones Configure additional services Install Active Directory Certificate Services Configure certificate revocation Configure certificate templates Manage certificate enrollments Configure CA server settings Course Policies and Procedures Access Policy: Computer Failures and Viruses Online students must maintain computer access at all times to the online course. Lack of computer access as an excuse for late work or missed exam/quiz will NOT be accepted. Review the Access Policy (Appendix A) to learn how you can take a proactive approach to your online success. Student Attendance Regular attendance and completion of all assignments, on time and as scheduled, is a requirement to be successful in this course. As your instructor, if I am unexpectedly unavailable and may be delayed in reviewing or correcting assignments, I will notify the class of this as a sign of courtesy and respect. An online student who does not submit work for ten (10) consecutive calendar days may be dropped from the course. Efforts to contact inactive students are attempted as soon as each semester begins; however, if there is no response from the student and inactivity continues, a drop will be enacted. The following action may be taken regarding irregular attendance: 1) Dropped from a course or program;

3 2) Course grade may be lowered; 3) Termination of financial aid assistance; 4) Cancellation of registration; 5) Restriction from extra-curricular activities; or 6) Any other judgments deemed necessary. (See the entire NDSCS Attendance Policy at Online Student Participation and Conduct Guidelines The practices of courtesy and respect that apply in the traditional classroom also apply online. However, the expectations and practice differ in the online classroom to greater extent. Review the Online Student Participation and Conduct Guidelines (Appendix B) for future reference. Failure to abide by such codes of conduct and etiquette may result in my asking you to withdraw from the class and assigning a failing grade. Assignments Please follow the order of units as listed within the Course Navigation area (located at the left.) Each unit will build onto the next one and will be accessible according to the posted Schedule. Assignments and quizzes within each chapter are due within specified time frames. Refer to the Schedule for specific due dates. Assignments not completed by the specified deadline but submitted late will have 10% of grade points deducted at instructor's discretion. No points will be assigned for incomplete assignments. Be prepared to spend at least eight (8) hours per week in the online class, studying, and completing assignments. Submitting Assignments All assignments should be turned in via Dropbox unless otherwise specified. You are strongly encouraged to make hard copies of your assignments and communications with the instructor to avoid losing data in the case of technical issues. At the first sign of problems, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) immediately. It is your responsibility to access the class on another computer in the event of hardware or software problems. If your problems are not cleared up within 12 hours, contact the instructor by telephone to make other arrangements.

4 Online Discussions The online discussions are required activities, and full participation is essential for your success of this course. Refer to the specific Discussion expectations under Discussion Grading Criteria. Student-Instructor Communications While an online class is available 24 hours a day and offers greater flexibility for the student and instructor, keep in mind that your instructor will not be available 24 hours a day. I will check my , voic , and online Office messages on a regular basis, but there may be times when I am unavailable due to other commitments and job responsibilities. I will respond to , voic , or online Office messages as time allows. As a general rule, you can expect your direct question to be answered within 24 hours during week days. When sending an , please include your full name so I know to whom I'm responding. Often, the addresses do not indicate who is sending the message. HOTMAIL USERS: From past history of teaching online, HOTMAIL does not always recognize from NDSCS as valid and may block receipt; if you have a HOTMAIL account, first check the mail in the junkbox. If that doesn't solve the problems, I would strongly suggest you set up another account not through HOTMAIL. If you do set up another e- mail provider, also be sure to change your address for this course by changing your profile information on your online personal home page to e receive instructor communications. If you have difficulty changing your address, please contact the Help Desk at helpdesk@ndscsonline.org Help Desk For technical problems like not being able to view a page, slowness issues, problems viewing video or hearing audio, things not working as they should, please contact the 24/7 ecollege helpdesk at (303) , or them by at helpdesk@ndscsonline.org. They do not answer homework questions; send those to me. Grading Policy: This class has 1000 points total. So each set of 10 points is worth 1% of your final grade. Each chapter 75 points 10 points labwork 25 points discussion questions 25 points assignments 5 points quiz 10 point exam 8 chapters equal 600 points 200 points on the Midterm test 200 points on the Final test

5 Grading Criteria Your performance in this class will be based on the quality of your assignments, quizzes, and tests. Assignments that do not meet the deadlines given by the instructor will be reduced 10% per day. Letter grades will be awarded as follows: % to 90.00% = A 89.99% to 80.00% = B 79.99% to 70.00% = C 69.99% to 60.00% = D Below 60.00% = F I want you to contribute to the class as a whole not just submit your assignments and run off. Help out your classmates and develop some new insights Grade Criteria 0 Absent adds nothing to the class besides assignments 4 Present. Tries to respond but postings lack substance or relevance. Does not offer to contribute to discussion. 6 Demonstrates adequate preparation: knows basic case or reading facts, but does not show evidence of trying to apply the concepts or principles. Offers straightforward information (e.g., straight from the case or reading), without elaboration or very infrequently. Demonstrates very infrequent involvement in discussion. Demonstrates sporadic involvement 8 Demonstrates good preparation: knows case or reading facts well, has thought through implications of them. Offers interpretations and analysis of case material (more than just facts) to class. Contributes well to discussion in an ongoing way: responds to other students' points, thinks through own points, questions others in a constructive way, offers and supports suggestions that may be counter to the majority opinion. Demonstrates consistent ongoing involvement. 10 Demonstrates excellent preparation: has analyzed case exceptionally well, relating it to readings and other material (e.g., readings, course material, discussions, experiences, etc.). Offers analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of case material, e.g., puts together pieces of the

6 discussion to develop new approaches that take the class further. Contributes in a very significant way to ongoing discussion: keeps analysis focused, responds very thoughtfully to other students' comments, contributes to the cooperative argument-building, suggests alternative ways of approaching material and helps class analyze which approaches are appropriate, etc. Demonstrates ongoing very active involvement Discussion Grading Criteria Correct grammar and spelling is essential; including punctuation and capitalization. It is the intent of NDSCS to develop employable skills in students, and to prepare them for the workplace. Written communication is one of those skills. If this isn't your strength, develop a habit of performing a spell check in MS Word before submitting your work, or posting to a threaded discussion. You are expected to respond to the discussion questions with relevant and substantive responses (more than I agree. ) Points will be earned in the Gradebook for your participation in the assigned discussions. Points will be assigned using the following method and may be computed on a combination of columns 1 through 3: Each Unit discussion is worth 25 points (BEST) Pts (GOOD) Pts You respond with an opinion or information pertinent to the topic. Use two or more complete sentences. You not only post your thoughts, but also post reaction to another student as described above. 0-1 spelling or grammar errors Total Possible Points Rubric # You respond with an opinion or information that is pertinent to the topic but in only one sentence. You not only post your thoughts, but also post reaction to another student as described above. 2-3 spelling or grammar errors Total Possible Points Rubric # (MINIMUM) You respond with an opinion or information not pertinent to the topic. You not only post your thoughts, but also post reaction to another student as described above. 4 or more spelling or grammar errors Total Possible Points Rubric #3 Pts Tie to Program Assessment Outcomes STUDENT OUTCOME # 1: Demonstrate communication skills necessary for effective reading and writing. STUDENT OUTCOME # 2: Use computational skills to solve applied problems and/or logically analyze a variety of problems and select or create appropriate solutions.

7 STUDENT OUTCOME #3: Demonstrate competence with appropriate use of curriculum specific software and hardware. STUDENT OUTCOME #4: Demonstrate competence in the use of appropriate resources. These are the student outcomes for the Computer Information System department at NDSCS. This class will touch on all 4 but concentrate on 1, 3, and 4. For one we will be actively discussing and documenting our class project server. For two you will have to logically troubleshoot labs as well as your server project. For three this is an operating system software class. For four you will need to look to outside references for lab work, project work, and discussion topics. Academic Integrity Integrity is an NDSCS core value and there is an expectation that all students, as members of the college community, adhere to the highest levels of academic integrity. Dishonesty in class, laboratory, shop work or tests is regarded as a serious offense and is subject to disciplinary action by the instructor and dean of the respective division. For more information, refer to the NDSCS Student Planner or College Catalog under College Policies and Basic Regulations of Conduct. Types of Misconduct Cheating: Intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise. Fabrication: Intentionally and unauthorized falsification or invention of any information or citation in an academic exercise. Facilitating academic dishonesty: Intentionally or knowingly helping or attempting to help another to commit an act of academic dishonesty. Plagiarism: Intentionally or knowingly representing the words or ideas of another as one s own in any academic exercise. Disabilities and Special Needs If you have a disability for which you are or may be requesting an accommodation, you are encouraged to contact both your instructor and the Disability Support Services Office, 225 Mildred Johnson Library (phone , or toll-free ext ) as early as possible in the term. Continuity of Instruction In the case of a college-wide emergency, such as a blizzard, flood or pandemic, may necessitate changes in the posted course structure and grading practices. Revised: 8/20/12

8 APPENDIX A ACCESS POLICY: COMPUTER FAILURES AND VIRUSES Online students must maintain access at all times. The responsibility to maintain Web access rests with each individual student. Please read carefully the following course policy. Each student must maintain consistent access to Web based course materials via a well operating computer and reliable Internet Service Provider (ISP). As an online student you are committed to have regular access, or if your service is interrupted, to have an alternate available. If service is interrupted for any reason for more than 24 hours (power outage, Virus attack) or during an exam, assignment submission period, or other, each student must have a back-up plan in place. Work with your computer support to resolve problems specific to your computer. Make to have the correct telephone number or address to contact them BEFORE the course begins. The NDSCS Help Desk may be able to help you identify and correct a virus: ext Report other technical problems to the ecollege Help Desk, making sure you have a copy of all error messages and information about the specific problem to provide the technician. Keep a log of the date, time, and technician. ecollege Help Desk (24/7 support) helpdesk@ndscsonline.org or call (877) Realize that your instructor is NOT going to accept lack of access as an excuse for late work or missed exam/quiz access. Online active learners are proactive. Before class begins, o o o o Locate a 24 hour Kinko's nearest you with work stations (check cost and test access). Make arrangements with a friend to use their computer as a back-up. Check out Internet access at your nearest library and find out the hours. Inquire at a public school for access to their computer lab or library. Complete and submit your work early. Don't wait until the deadline to submit your work in case you do have a problem (technical or other). Complete Bits & Bytes for Online Success, a guide to student achievement in the online classroom and beyond. Alternatively, complete the Student Orientation Tutorial. *Adapted with permission from Dr. C. A. Keller, San Antonio College

9 APPENDIX B ONLINE STUDENT PARTICIPATION AND CONDUCT GUIDELINES Online courses are based on the premise that students learn best in a community. The instructor plays an important role, but this is a different role than most instructors play in the traditional, face-to-face classroom. While you may see a shift in the way classes work, you'll also notice that some things don't change: the practices of courtesy and respect that apply in the ordinary classroom also apply online, and may actually require more attention in this venue. Here are some guidelines: 1. Get involved. In the online environment, it's not enough to show up! Your voice must be heard in order to show your presence. Your comments are needed to add to the information, the shared learning, and the sense of community in each class. 2. Be persistent. Remember that for many this is a fairly new environment. Each instructor still sets the rules, and you need to abide by them; however, if you run into any difficulties, don't wait! Send your instructor an immediately or post in the Discussion Area. Most problems are easily solved, but your instructor and your fellow students need to hear from you before they can help. 3. Share tips, helps, and questions. For many, taking online courses is a new experience. There are no dumb questions, and even if you think your solution is obvious, please share it by posting it in the Discussion Area. For every student who asks a question, there are 10 others wanting to know the same thing. 4. Think before you push the Send button. Did you say just what you meant? How will the person on the other end read the words? While you can't anticipate all reactions, do read over what you've written before you send it. 5. Consider the context. Remember that we can't see the grin on your face when you make a sarcastic comment, we can't see the concern on your face if you only say a couple of words, and we can't read your mind and fill in the gaps if you abbreviate your comments. So: help us "see" you by explaining your ideas fully. 6. Ask for feedback. Not sure how your ideas and comments will be taken? Remember there's a person on the other side. If you disagree with what someone has said, practice all your communication skills as you express that disagreement. "Flaming," or flying off the handle and ranting at someone is unacceptable; it is the equivalent of having a tantrum, something most of us wouldn't do in an onsite, face to face classroom. 7. Act with respect. Any discriminatory, derogatory or inappropriate comments are unacceptable and subject to the same disciplinary action that they would receive if they occurred in the face to face classroom. If you have concerns about something that has been said, please contact your instructor. 8. Exercise integrity. Plagiarism, cheating, and other violations of ethical student behavior are serious actions in a learning community. See Academic Integrity Policy in the course syllabus. 9. Recognize the consequences. Consequences of online student behavior that contradicts the NDSCS Academic Integrity policy will be addressed on an individual basis and in accordance with NDSCS Academic Integrity policy. Refer to the NDSCS Student Planner or College Catalog for more information. *Adapted with permission from Dr. C. A. Keller, San Antonio College