I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Client Operating System Administration

2. Course Prefix & Number:
COMP 1253

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 4

Lecture Hours: 4

4. Course Description:

This course is one of a series of Microsoft Operating System Administration and Engineering courses that help prepare students for the Microsoft Certification. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install and configure Microsoft Windows on stand-alone and client computers that are part of a workgroup or domain. This course focuses on installation, configuration, and management of client computers in a network environment and the skills to administer upgrades, migration paths, disk structure, permissions, sharing, and other security issues related to file systems. Career Preparation: The studies in this course will help students prepare for careers in Networking such as Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Systems Analyst, LAN Administrator, WAN Administrator and Systems Engineer. Certification Preparation: Optional. Microsoft 70-680.

5. Placement Tests Required:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

8. Prerequisite (Entry) Skills:
End user proficiency with a current Microsoft operating system such as Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 or a current Microsoft network operating system.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:

St. Cloud Technical and Community College, MSNA1203 MS Windows 7 70-680, 3 credits
Alexandria Tech and Community College, CVNP1605 Supporting Windows Operating Systems, 4 credits

3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:

• Written
• Oral
• Demonstration
• Portfolio

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

Computer Network Administration, AAS
Computer Information Technology, AAS
Computer Support Specialist, Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Utilize appropriate technology	Install, configure, manage, secure and repair the Windows 7 client operating system.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Install and deploy Windows 7
• Configure file systems, disk structure and devices
• Connect to networks and configure network settings
• Share and secure resources
• Set up and configure applications
• Manage and monitor Windows 7 performance
• Manage and Work with workgroups and domains
• Secure Windows 7 using GPOs, firewalls, and EFS
• Administer Windows 7 both remotely and locally
• Setup and use mobile computing options
• Set up and configure NTFS and share security
• Configure addressing and subnetting

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Introduction to Windows 7
• New features in Windows 7
• Editions of Windows 7, their intended markets, and the differences between them
• Windows 7 system requirements
• Determining whether an existing computer is capable of running Windows 7
• Upgrade paths to Windows 7
• Modular architecture of Windows 7
2. Installing Windows 7
• Various types of Windows 7 installations
• Windows PE environment
• Performing a clean installation
• Migrating user profiles
• Using Windows Easy Transfer
• Upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7
• Upgrade Windows 7 editions
• Perform a dual boot installation
3. Deploying Windows 7
• Windows 7 mass deployment process
• Install and use the deployment tools provided by Microsoft
• Capture image files
• Modify image files
• Deploy image files
4. Working with Disks and Devices
• Select a disk partitioning style
• Select a disk type
• Create disk partitions and volumes
• Select a file system
• Work with disk tools
• Understand the role of VHDs in Windows 7
• Use Device Manager
5. Connecting to a Network
• The structure of the OSI model and the services performed by each layer
• What happens when Windows 7 detects a network interface adapter in a computer
• Network and Sharing Center
• Manage network connections
• Use TCP/IP Tools
6. Sharing and Securing Resources
• Understanding the Windows permission system
• Manage NTFS permissions
• Distinguish between the three types of sharing
• Manage share permissions
• Understanding the Windows print architecture
7. Working with Applications and Programs
• Configure Internet Explorer
• Use IE8 and IE9 security tools
• Set compatibility modes
• Use Windows XP mode
• Use the Application Compatibility Toolkit
• Use Applocker
8. Managing and Monitoring Windows 7 Performance
• Update Windows 7
• Use Event Viewer
• Use Performance Monitor
• Manage performance settings
9. Working with Workgroups and Domains
• Work with local users and groups
• Understand user profiles
• Configure UAC
10. Securing Windows 7
• Understanding the authentication mechanisms that Windows 7 can use
• Configure password and account lockout policies
• Configure Windows Firewall
• Use Encrypting File System
11. Administering Windows 7
• Troubleshoot Windows 7
• Use remote administration tools
• Troubleshoot the Windows startup process
• Use BranchCache
• Perform backups and restores
12. Using Mobile Computers
• Configure wireless network adapters
• Use the Windows Mobility Center
• Use BitLocker
• Use DirectAccess