ITE527 Server Administration (8)

The aim of this subject is to enable students to plan, deploy, optimise and maintain Microsoft Servers. Students will learn how to analyse network performance and create an optimisation strategy, design and apply a network security policy, analyse and configure Core Network Services, and design and implement an Active Directory solution. Students will also prepare for Microsoft industry certification exams during this subject.

Availability

Session 2 (60)
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ITE527. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Computing, Mathematics and Engineering

Enrolment Restrictions

Only available to students enrolled in IT Masters relevant courses

 

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to create a plan for server installation;
  • be able to deploy, manage, and maintain a network server;
  • be able to critically analyse network performance and create an optimisation strategy;
  • be able to create, critically analyse and apply a network security policy;
  • be able to design and configure an Active Directory solution;
  • be able to critically analyse and configure Group Policy and core network services.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Server installation and configuration.
  • Network security Policies.
  • Active Directory.
  • Group Policy.
  • Virtualization.
  • File and print services.
  • Domain Controllers.
  • Network access protection.
  • Audit policies.
  • Service authentication.
  • Network deployment.

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of ITE527 in Session 2 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Lab exercise 1
5
2
Lab exercise 2
5
3
Windows server case study
40
4
Lab exercise 3
5
5
Final exam
45

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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