ITIS 108: Network Operating Systems

• identify the components of a network server
• Summarize the purpose of external storage technologies
• Write, utilize and maintain documentation, diagrams and procedures
• Implement and configure different methods of server access
• Given a scenario, carry out basic steps of a disaster recovery plan
• identify the major operating systems in the networking industry
• install and configure a network file server
• install and configure a client workstation
• effectively manage network security
• troubleshoot most common network problems
• Install, deploy configure and update NOS (Network Operating Systems)
• Given a scenario, implement and administer NOS management features based on procedures and guidelines
• Summarize server virtualization concepts, features and considerations

1. Basic Server Configuration and Requirements
   1. Processor
   2. Memory
   3. Storage media
   4. Network Interface Card (NIC)
2. Operating Systems
   1. Novell
   2. Microsoft
   3. Banyon/Vines
   4. Others
3. Installing and Configuring Network Operating Systems
   1. Novell
   2. Microsoft
4. Client Software Used for Networking
   1. Protocols
   2. Installation
   3. Advantages/disadvantages
5. Security
   1. LAN and WAN security issues
   2. C2 security
   3. Do's and Dont's of security
   4. Internet security
6. Troubleshooting Network Problems
   1. Server problems
   2. Client problems
   3. Cable problems
   4. Incompatibilities

In this course students will be performing labs on the following subjects.

1. Server development
   1. DNS Services
   2. DHCP Services
   3. Web Services
   4. Domain Controllers
2. Disaster Recovery
   1. Backups
   2. Clustering
3.  Storage Services
   1. Internal and External SCSI & SATA Drives
4. Network Operating Systems
   1. Microsoft OS
   2. Linux OS