CIS 2183 - Windows Client OS

3 Credits

This course covers the administration and configuring of Windows 10 operating system. In addition, it prepares the students for the Microsoft Exams 70-697 & 70-698. This course prepares students to master the configuration and support for Windows 10 computers, devices, users, and associated network and security resources.

Students are prepared to work with networks configured as domain-based or peer-to-peer environments with access to the Internet and cloud services. In addition, students will have mastered the skills required to be a consultant, full-time desktop support technician, or IT generalist who administers Windows 10-based computers and devices as a portion of their broader technical responsibilities. Additional skills addressed in this course: 1) Install and upgrade to Windows 10; 2) configure hardware and applications; 3) configure network connectivity; 4) configure access to resources; 5) configure remote access and mobility; 6) monitor and maintain Windows clients; 7) Configure backup and recovery options, 8) Configure mobile devices, etc.

Course Availability: Offered Spring Semester Only

Prerequisite: CIS 1063 Intro to Networking & Cyber Security with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor permission

Course Level Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify, install, and configure current operating system. (PLO 1, 2, 4)
2. Create an image of installation and deploy that image across a network. (PLO 1, 2, 4)
3. Install, update, or troubleshoot a driver installation. (PLO 1, 2, 3, 4)
4. Create, manage, and implement disk volumes and partitions. (PLO 1, 2, 4)
5. Generate and configure IP addresses for client operating systems. (PLO 1, 2, 4)
6. Implement, configure, and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks. (PLO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7)
7. Configure all options in the Control Panel. (PLO 1, 2, 3, 4)
8. Configure basic options for mobile devices including VPN access to networks. (PLO 1, 2, 3, 4)
9. Implement and configure mobile device security. (PLO 1, 2, 3, 4, 6)
10. Demonstrate numerous system monitoring and performance tasks. (PLO 1, 2, 3, 4)
11. Implement and configure Windows backup and restore operations. (PLO 1, 2, 3, 4)