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 provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install and configure Operating Systems on stand-alone and client computers that are part of a workgroup or domain. Students work with networks configured as a domain-based or peer-to-peer environment with access to the Internet and cloud services. This course focuses on the 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. Students will learn how to Install and Upgrade to Operating Systems, Configure Hardware and Applications, Configure Network Connectivity, Configure Access to Resources, Configure Remote Access and Mobility, Monitor and Maintain Client Systems, Configure Backup and Recovery Options. Career Preparation: The studies in this course will help students prepare for careers in Computer Networking and System Administration such as Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Systems Analyst, LAN Administrator, WAN Administrator, and Systems Engineer.

5. Placement Tests Required:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

8. Prerequisite (Entry) Skills:
Prerequisite skills require efficiency with a current Microsoft operating system such as Windows 7, 8, or 10.

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 Technical & 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 fulfills a requirement 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:
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Install, configure, and repair the Windows 8 client operating system.
Utilize appropriate technology	Manage and secure the Windows 8 client operating system.

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

• Install Operating Systems;
• Deploy Operating Systems in a domain environment;
• Configure file systems and disk structure;
• Install and configure devices;
• Connect client OS to networks;
• Configure network settings;
• Share and secure resources through share security system;
• Configure and secure file systems;
• Set up and configure applications;
• Manage and monitor OS performance;
• Manage and Work with workgroups and domains;
• Secure Operating Systems using administration features, firewalls, and EFS;
• Administer Operating Systems both remotely and locally;
• Setup and use mobile computing options.

V. Topical Outline

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

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Install and Upgrade Operating Systems.
• Evaluate Hardware Readiness and Compatibility.
• Install OS.
• Migrate and Configure User Data.
2. Configure Hardware and Applications.
• Configure Devices and Device Drivers.
• Install and Configure Applications.
• Control Access to Local Hardware And Applications.
• Configure the Internet Browser.
• Configure Virtualization.
3. Configure Network Connectivity.
• Configure IP Settings.
• Configure Networking Settings.
• Configure and Maintain Network Security.
• Configure Remote Management.
4. Configure Access to Resources.
• Configure Shared Resources.
• Configure File and Folder Access.
• Configure Local Security Settings.
• Configure Authentication and Authorization.
5. Configure Remote Access and Mobility.
• Configure Remote Connections.
• Configure Mobility Options.
• Configure Security for Mobile Devices.
6. Monitor and Maintain OS Clients.
• Configure and Manage Updates.
• Manage Local Storage.
• Monitor System Performance.
7. Configure Backup and Recovery Options.
• Configure Backup.
• Configure System Recovery Options.
• Configure File Recovery Options.