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SyllabusComputer Science Information Technology 982Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 (70-410)Course: CSIT982, Section: 8029, Spring 2016, 3 UnitsInstructor: Associate Professor Marcus ButlerE-mail: butlerm@wlac.eduPhone: 310.287.4447Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 3pm to 5pmIntroductionThe Microsoft Certification Program helps IT professionals and information workers increasetheir competitive edge while demonstrating their commitment to advancing their IT skills andMicrosoft Office skills. Easily recognizable by hiring managers and well accepted as industrystandards, Microsoft Certifications can help accelerate careers and open opportunities notpreviously attainable. Learn more about the Microsoft Certification Program benefits,community, and offerings.In the 15-plus years since Microsoft launched what is now called the Microsoft CertificationProgram, millions of people have earned Microsoft Certifications—taking advantage of thegrowing demand for IT professionals, developers, and information workers who understandand know how to work with Microsoft technology. Today, that demand continues to grow asMicrosoft expands into an even greater number of markets and regions.The Microsoft Certification Program has also adapted to the realities of the market, which arethat software requirements, applications, and administration have changed over the years.Software is more complex, interdependent, and central to businesses of all kinds. Workersdealing with Microsoft technologies have become more experienced, well informed, andsophisticated, and job roles are more diverse and specialized.1 Page

Course DescriptionThis course is part one in a series of three courses that provides the skills and knowledgenecessary to implement a core Windows Server 2012 infrastructure in an existing enterpriseenvironment.The three courses collectively cover implementing, managing, maintaining and provisioningservices and infrastructure in a Windows Server 2012 environment. Although there is somecross-over of skills and tasks across these courses, this course focuses on the initialimplementation and configuration of core services, such as Networking, Storage, ActiveDirectory Domain Services (AD DS), Group Policy, File and Print Services, and Hyper-V.This course maps directly to and is the preferred choice for hands-on preparation for theMicrosoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Exam 410: Installing and Configuring WindowsServer 2012, which is the first of three exams required for the MCSA: Windows Server 2012credential.Audience Profile:This course is intended for information technology (IT) professionals who have some knowledgeand experience working with Windows operating systems and who want to acquire the skillsand knowledge necessary to install and perform the initial configuration of a Windows Server2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2 server in an existing Windows server environment. Typically,candidates who are interested in attending this course include: Windows Server administrators who are relatively new to Windows Serveradministration and related technologies who are looking to learn more about WindowsServer 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2. IT professionals who are experienced in other non-Microsoft technologies, who meetthe course prerequisites and are looking to cross-train on Windows Server 2012 andWindows Server 2012 R2. IT professionals who are looking to take the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate(MCSA) 410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 exam. IT professionals who want to take the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) examsin DataCenter, Desktop Infrastructure, Messaging, Collaboration and Communicationswill also be interested in taking this course as they prepare for the Microsoft CertifiedSolutions Associate (MCSA) exams. These are a prerequisite for their individualspecialties.2 Page

Course Student Learning Outcomes – SLO’sAfter completing this course, successful students will be able to: Install and configure Windows Server 2012.Describe AD DS.Manage Active Directory objects.Automate Active Directory administration.Implement IPv4.Implement Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).Implement Domain Name System (DNS).Implement IPv6.Implement local storage.Implement file and print services.Implement Group Policy.Secure Windows servers by using Group Policy Objects (GPOs).Implement server virtualization by using Hyper-V.Course Prerequisites and CorequisitesBefore attending this course, students should have:This course requires that student meet the following prerequisites, including that they have: An understanding of networking fundamentals. An understanding of basic AD DS concepts. An awareness and understanding of security best practices. Basic knowledge of server hardware. Experience working with, and configuring, Windows client operating systems, such asWindows 7 or Windows 8.Additionally, students would benefit from having some previous Windows Server operatingsystem experience.3 Page

Course Requirements and Expectations(1) It is your responsibility to drop the class; failure to drop the class in a timely manner will result in a“W” or “F” on your record. The instructor may drop you, as well for inactivity.(2) You have approximately 10 days to purchase the required material.(3) General course information is available under the “Modules” link.(4) You must use LabSim to view multimedia lectures, view demonstrations, complete lab exercises, andtake the LabSim official course exams.(5) There are currently four official course exams. Each exam covers two or three chapters. The officialcourse exams are different from the LabSim Practice exams. Due dates for exams and assignments areposted in the course syllabus. Exams are available on average for a seven-day period. Each exam willstart at 6:00am and will be available until 11:00pm on the last day an exam is available. Each exam istimed for 60 minutes or less depending on the number of questions. Exams will typically consist ofmultiple choice and true/false questions. THERE IS NO MAKE-UP or EXAM RE-TAKE. Late exams areaccepted in moderation. You will prepare for exams by using the materials provided in LabSim and thetextbook.(7) Once the course begins all questions, issues, or problems should be brought to my attention by youwill use "Private Messages" on the left-hand menu to communicate with each other. In other wordsafter the course start date do not sent emails related to this course to my WLAC email address.(8) Lab Simulations and Demos are very important to skill development. Exam Simulation has answersand explanations which help to build your knowledge base.(9) All other college/class rules will be enforced.4 Page

Required MaterialsRequired Software: TestOut’s “LabSim” training software.Consisting of: Course Simulation (multimedia lectures)Lab Simulation (hands-on lab exercises)Exam Simulation (contents-based practice exams)Product Overview: er-pro-install-and-configureUse the following instructions to place your order directly with TestOut:What to order: Testout Windows Server Pro: Install and Configure (Exam: 70-410)Where to order: www.testout.comPromotional Code: 14-346TASchool Name: West Los Angeles College (enter exactly as shown)Instructor Name: Marcus ButlerThis software requires Internet access. Academic pricing: 89.If you have any problem with ordering online you can reach Kelly Jorgensen at KJorgensen@testout.comor call 800.877.4889, Ext 234.5 Page

Required Textbook: (Highly recommended for course and exam prep)MOAC Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2 Exam 70-410 [paperback]Wiley, 1st Edition, 2016 ISBN-13: 978-1-118-88231-3Optional Lab Manual: (Used when completing labs using NetLAB)MOAC Lab Manual - Installing & Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2 Exam 70-410 [paperback]Wiley, 1st Edition, 2016 ISBN-13: 978-1-118-88229-0The textbook and lab manual can be purchased online at the WLAC online bookstore. Simplyvisit www.wlac.edu. Select “Services for Students”, and then select “Bookstore”. The previoussteps actually take you to: http://store450.collegestoreonline.com if you wish to go theredirectly then you can select this URL.6 Page

CS982 - Cross Reference Table“LabSim Modules” to “Textbook Lessons” MappingLabSim ModulesTextbook LessonsLabSim M1 – IntroductionLabSim M2 – Installation/ConfigurationL1 – Installing ServersL2 – Configuring ServersL3 – Configuring Local StorageLabSim M3 – Hyper-VL7 – Creating and Configuring Virtual Machine SettingsL8 – Creating and Configuring Virtual Machine StorageL9 – Creating and Configuring Virtual NetworksLabSim M4 – Active DirectoryL13 – Installing Domain ControllersL14 – Creating and Managing AD Users and ComputersLabSim M5 – DNSL12 – Deploying and Configuring the DSN ServiceLabSim M6 – File and Share AccessL4 – Configuring File and Share AccessLabSim M7 – Print & Document ServicesL5 – Configuring Print and Document ServicesLabSim M8 – Group PolicyL15 –Creating and Managing AD Groups and OUsL16 – Creating Group Policy ObjectsLabSim M9 – NetworkingL10 – Configuring IPv4 and IPv6 AddressingLabSim M10 – DHCPL11 – Deploying and Configuring the DHCP Service7 Page

CS982 Schedule for Assignments & ExamsPlease observe the start (S:) and due (D:) dates for assignments and m M1 – IntroductionAssignment – M1(S:2/8 – D:2/14)2ND2/15/2016LabSim M2 – Installation/ConfigurationAssignment – M2(S:2/15 – D:2/28)3RD2/22/2016LabSim M2 – Installation/Configuration4TH2/29/2016LabSim M3 – Hyper-VAssignment – M3(S:2/29 – D:3/6)5TH3/07/2016LabSim M4 – Active DirectoryAssignment – M4(S:3/7 – D:3/13)6TH3/14/2016LabSim M4 – Active Directory7TH3/21/2016LabSim M5 – DNSAssignment – M5(S:3/21 – D:3/27)8TH3/28/2016LabSim M6 – File and Share AccessAssignment – C6(S:3/28 – D:4/17)9TH4/03/201610TH4/11/2016LabSim M6 – File and Share Access11TH4/18/2016LabSim M7 – Print/ Document ServicesAssignment – M7(S:4/18 – D:4/24)12TH4/25/2016LabSim M8 – Group PolicyAssignment – M8(S:4/25 – D:5/1)13th5/02/2016LabSim M8 – Group Policy1E1 - M1/M2/M3(S:3/6 –D: 3/13)E2 – M4/M5(S:3/27 –D: 4/10)Spring Break: 4/03/16 to 4/9/16th5/09/2016LabSim M9 - NetworkingAssignment – M9(S:5/9 – D:5/15)15th5/16/2016LabSim M10 – DHCPAssignment – M10(S:5/16 – D:5/29)16th5/23/2016LabSim M10 – DHCP17th5/30/2016Final Exam Week6/06/2016Semester Ends14EXAMSE3 – M6/M7(S:4/24 –D:5/1)E4 – M8/M9/M10(S:5/30 –D:6/6)8 Page

Course Point TableASSIGNMENTSPOINTSLabSim Lab Exercises:1.2.4 Explore the Windows 2008 R2 User Interface1.3.5 Explore the Windows 2012 User Interface10102.6.4 Configure NIC Teaming2.7.7 Configure Volumes2.7.8 Configure Fault Tolerant Volumes2.7.9 Create a Mount Point2.8.3 Create a Mount a VHD2.8.7 Create a Storage Pool1010101010103.1.6 Create Virtual Machines3.2.7 Create Virtual Hard Disks3.2.8 Create a Parent Virtual Machine3.2.9 Create Child Virtual Machines3.3.6 Create Virtual Switches3.3.10 Prepare a Production Virtual Machine1010101010104.4.4 Create OUs4.4.5 Delete OUs4.5.7 Create User Accounts4.5.8 Manage User Accounts4.7.5 Create Computer Accounts4.8.4 Create Global Groups4.8.5 Create Distribution Group4.8.6 Change the Group Scope4.8.7 Implement a Group Strategy4.9.4 Delegate Administrative Control101010101010101010105.1.4 Configure Search Suffixes5.2.7 Configure Forwarders5.2.8 Create a Root Zone5.3.7 Create an Active Directory-Integrated Zone5.3.8 Convert a Zone to Active Directory-Integrated5.4.4 Create a Zone and Add Records5.4.5 Create CNAME Records10101010101010SUB-TOTAL LABSIM ASSIGNMENT POINTS:3109 Page