CIS 222 - LAN Administration

This course provides students with knowledge and hands-on experience in installation, operation, administration and troubleshooting Microsoft’s Server Operating System. This course covers local area network (LAN) physical media, layer two architectures, structured wiring and network operating systems. The course examines the advantages and disadvantages of common cable infrastructure and provides guidelines for when each is appropriate. Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) and various forms of Ethernet technology are explained, such as Fast Ethernet. The curriculum emphasizes quantitative and communications skills as well as providing a foundation in business environments. Students will wire a network (using both copper twisted pair and fiber media), install and configure client computers as well as the server network operating system. The course material will cover much of the information required in specific exams for the Microsoft’s Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification. Offered fall semester only.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 120
4 credits = 4 lecture /laboratory