CSC 345 - Advanced Networking Configuration and Management

Credit Hour(s): 3
Installation and configuration of hardware is one of the most important aspects of networking. In the first part of the course, students will learn to evaluate, install, and configure commonly used hardware on today’s networks. Hardware studied includes: network interface cards, hubs, routers, and switches etc. A large portion of this part will be devoted to router and switch configuration. The second part of the course is devoted to understanding how to administer a network server is a vital element in preparing for a career in the field of networking. Lectures, projects and exercises reinforce skills as they are learned. Topics covered in this course include: Networking Overview (Introduction to Windows Server 2012), Installing Windows server, Server Management (Local and Remote), Configuring TCP/IP, Configuring server storage, File printer services, Introduction to Active Directory, Configuring Group Policies, Configuring and Implementing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Managing and Monitoring DHCP, Configuring Name Resolution, Implementing and Managing the DNS Service, Implementing and Configuring Virtualization with Hyper-V. Students will learn in a traditional class setting followed by Laboratory and Virtual Laboratory sessions and projects. Students will also be researching the Internet as well as following technical instruction manuals in order to complete hands on assignments. 3 Credit(s).

Prerequisite(s): CSC 245.
Course Session Cycle: FA
Course Yearly Cycle: EVEN