NWIT 205 - Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows Directory Services

(G only)

Covers the concepts and skills necessary to install, configure, and administer the current version of Microsoft Windows directory services. This course also provides them with the knowledge and skills required for Microsoft professional certification (MCSA or MCSE). In addition, the course focuses on implementing Group Policy and understanding the Group Policy tasks required to centrally manage users and computers. PREREQUISITE(S): NWIT 203 or consent of department. Three hours each week. Formerly NW 205.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Plan and implement an Active Directory infrastructure.
Manage and maintain an Active Directory infrastructure.
Plan and implement user, computer, and group strategies.
Plan and implement Group Policy.
Configure the user environment by using Group Policy.
Deploy a computer environment by using Group Policy
Troubleshoot issues related to Group Policy application with tools that might include RSoP and the gpresult command.
Monitor Active Directory replication failures with tools that might include Replication Monitor, Event Viewer, and support tools.

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