COMPUTER NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

Computer networking is one of the fastest growing fields in the world. Organizations of all types and sizes rely on computer networking systems to connect employees and customers with applications and data across geographical boundaries. Tremendous career opportunities are created as the demands on networking systems and the people who manage them become continually more complex. Students with an interest in a rewarding career that offers the opportunity for extensive hands-on work with complex computer systems should consider a career in Computer Network Engineering. The program covers the operating systems and configurations of Windows System, and Sun Solaris. Add to that is the ability to configure Cisco Router. The program will give a foundation to pursue certification as a Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) and/or a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), and/or a Sun Certified System Administrator (SCSA).

Graduates of the program pursue careers such as Network Administrators, Network Engineers, Network Specialists, Computer Network Engineering Specialist, LAN Administrators, IT Engineers, Test Engineers, System Engineers, Desktop Support, Pre-sale Engineers, Data Analyst, IT Specialist, Help Desk Technician.

Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge
40 hours/week: 24 Weeks
20 hours/week: 48 Weeks
Units: 96 / Clock Hours: 960

Course Description

Course Name: Network and O.S Essentials

This is an introductory course designed to provide an overview and thier implementation in Windows. Student will be prepared in the following job skills: using remote installation services, creating install packages, performing an upgrade, control panel, understanding the different Windows file systems, setting up to logon a Novell Netware, setting up to logon to a Microsoft Windows Network domain, peer-to-peer networking within a workgroup, and the registry.

Course Name: Windows Server Administration

Students will learn to implement, administer, and troubleshoot lastest edition of Windows Server as a member server of a domain in an Active Directory environment. Student will accomplish these skills after this course: installation of Windows Server, performing an upgrade, benefits and features of active directory, network protocols, DHCP, RRAS, printing, licensing issues, DFS, configuring hardware devices, , system monitor console, profiles, policies, RAIDS, file encryption process, local accounts and polices, backup and troubleshooting.

Course Name: Network Infrastructure Implementation

Students will learn to install, manage, monitor, configure, and troubleshoot DNS, DHCP, Remote Access, Network Protocols, IP Routing, and WINS in a Windows network infrastructure. Students also learn to manage, monitor, and troubleshoot Network Address Translation and Certificate Services.

Course Name: Directory Services Administration

Students will learn to install, manage, monitor, configure, and troubleshoot DNS, DHCP, Remote Access, Network Protocols, IP Routing, and WINS in a Windows network infrastructure. Students also learn to manage, monitor, and troubleshoot Network Address Translation and Certificate Services.

Course Name: Network Security Design

This course focuses on analyzing the business requirements for security and design a security solution that meets business requirements. Security includes: Controlling access to resources, Auditing access to resources, Authentication, Encryption.

Course Name: Network Infrastructure Design

After taking this hands-on course, you will be able to install and configure Windows 2000 network services to best meet the needs of your organization. You will learn to implement secure communication across the network.

Course Name: Exchange Server Administration

In this course, students will learn to handle multiple information stores, instant messaging, configure Outlook to connect to Exchange, administer exchange, Outlook Web access.

Course Name: PC Technician

This course emphasizes system hardware, operating system theory, diagnostics, repairs and upgrades of IBM PC. Topics include: hardware configuration, software diagnostics, maintenance procedures, memory upgrade, floppy and hard disk installation and set up, ROM-BIOS software, bus structures, hard ware devices and troubleshooting

Course Name: Routing and Switching

Students will learn to install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small networks (100 nodes or fewer), including but not limited to use of these protocols: IP, IGRP, IPX, Serial, AppleTalk, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, Access Lists. The course also prepares the students for CCNA certificate Exam 640-802

Course Name: Building Scalable Internetworks

The course covers these topics: advanced IP addressing and routing in implementing scalability for Cisco ISR routers connected dto LANs and WANs, advanced IP addressing, routing principles, multicast routing, IPv, manipulatihng routing updates, configuring basic BGP, configuring EIGRP, OSPF, and IS-IS. The course also prepares the students for the CCNP Exam 642-901

Course Name: Switching

The course covers these topics: Campus Networks, describing and implementing advanced Spanning Tree concepts, VLANs and Inter-VLAN routing, high availability, wireless client access, access layer voice concepts, and minimizing service loss and data theft in a campus network. The course also prepares the students for the CCNP Exam 642-812

Course Name: Solaris Operating Environment Level I

This course covers basic system administration, including installing the operating system, software package administration, patches, the boot process, system security and file permission, account administration, disk and file system management, backup ,and recovery. This course also prepares the student for the Sun Certified System Administrator exam

Course Name: Solaris Operating Environment Level II 

This course covers advanced topics and several add-on software packages that are used to enhance system administration capabilities. Area covered includes the Solaris 8 network environment and network clients; device administration; virtual disk management systems; Network File System (NFS), along with automounting and caching; naming services such as DNS, NIS, and NIS+; along with automated installation using JumpStart. This course also prepares the student for the SCSA exam.