Fall 2005

 

 

 

      M&IS 24060

      M&IS 24070

You should also have the following knowledge and skills prior to starting the course. In some cases it may be possible to acquire this knowledge and these skills through additional study during the course:

      Knowledge of the fundamentals of networking technology

      Ability to navigate the Windows operating system interface (preferably the Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows 2003 interface)

      Previous training or knowledge of Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP. (preferably Windows 2000)

 

 

 

The Student CD that accompanies the textbook is a 180-day evaluation copy of the appropriate Windows 2003 operating system.

 

 

       http://class.kent.edu

 

       www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/default.mspx

 

 

The goal of this course is to 1) provide students with an examination of the role of small computer systems within an organization's information systems environment; and 2) prepare students for the real-world challenges of a Microsoft networking professional. It is designed for students interested in the new Windows Server 2003 networking technology, but not immediately interested covering the MCSE/MCSA Exam objectives. This course will introduce you to Microsoft Windows 2003 Server through lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and hands-on labs. You will perform an attended installation of Windows 2003 Server, and you will learn about the various file systems supported by Windows 2003. You will learn how to install and administer Active Directory services and how to manage Active Directory objects. You will use Microsoft Management Console to monitor system performance, to administer Internet Information Services, and to administer user accounts, group accounts, and group policies. You will learn how to administer print services. You will learn how to install and administer network protocols and services such as DHCP, TCP/IP, and DNS. You will learn how to back up data, implement disaster protection, and recover from a disaster.

 

Academic Honesty Statement. This statement will certify that the student agrees to abide by university rules on cheating, and any failure to do so will result in a failing grade. Thus, for example, while you are allowed to use books and notes for the exams, it is cheating if you ask other students to help you while taking the tests. This statement is available online at your course website. Do this first before doing anything else.

 

Dates and Timings: Test (quizzes, examinations, and projects) dates are posted at your course website, and also given below in this syllabus. Please ensure that your tests have been graded correctly, and notify the instructor immediately of any concerns.

 

There will be 2 quizzes, 2 examinations, 4 lab projects and 1 presentation per group/team.

 

      Presentation: Each team will be assigned one topic to present a professional  20-minute presentation. This presentation is worth 10 points.

 

      Quizzes: There are 2 quizzes for this class. Quizzes will mainly consist of multiple choice questions or true or false questions. All quizzes will be taken in class. All quizzes are closed-book. The amount of time allotted for each quiz may vary, but will typically be around 15-20 minutes. You will have only one attempt to take each quiz.

 

      Examinations: There will be two examinations. Each examination is worth 50 points for a total of 100 points (2 x 50 points). Each exam (including the final) will take approximately 150 minutes. Each examination consists of two parts. Part 1 consists of multiple choice questions and true or false questions and closed book and closed notes. Part 2 consists of essay questions and are open book, open notes. You will have only one attempt to take each examination.

      Lab Projects: There will be 4 lab projects. At the beginning of each lab session, each group will be given the project instructions. From the time the project is assigned each group will have approximately 6 days to complete the project. Therefore, all project solutions along with a log indicating the group members who actively partook in the project, the total length time the project took and any problems encountered during the project of  will be turned in by the individual nominated group leader, via WebCT by the following Wednesday before the commencement of class. The each member of the group must also submit a  completed confidential peer evaluation via WebCT by the following Wednesday before the commencement of class. Each project is worth between 10 - 30 points. The maximum points from projects is 50. Every one in the same group will receive the same grade for the same project except for the following cases: 1) any student who is absent from the lab sessions will automatically receive zero points (unless any pre-arrangement is made with the instructor); 2) group members’ evaluation indicates that some group members do not deserve 100% of the project grade.

Please check for Holiday hours with the lab office!

The maximum points for this course is 200 (20 for the Presentation, 30 for quizzes, 50 for projects, and 100 for exams).

 

With respect to make-up, the general policy is no make-up of missed work (including quizzes, projects, and exams) is allowed, and no late work will be accepted. The only exceptions are for some legitimate excuses such as illness, death in the family, etc., in this case the instructor should be notified as soon as possible and legitimate proof is required.

 

Once grades for a homework or quiz are posted on the course website, you have three days to let me know by e-mail, if you feel a mistake has been made in your grade. If you fail to contact me about your grade within this three day period, then the grade for the homework or quiz, even if incorrect, will be final.

Note: The last day to withdraw from courses before grade of "W" is assigned is Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005. The last day to withdraw with a “W” on the official transcript is Sunday, Nov 6, 2005.

 

This course is designed to help you develop skills that will serve you in an ever changing professional environment. In particular, your text and any other supplementary materials you may acquire are resources to help you master important concepts. You should take the extra time to familiarize yourself with them.

Class attendance is not required, however, it is expected and, you are responsible for all material covered in class in addition to that assigned outside of class. Occasionally, there may be random in-class exercises assigned during class time. If you miss a class you will not be able to “make-up” these exercises. The only exception to this rule is in very rare situations where you will have to notify me in writing (along with any supporting evidence e.g. a doctor’s note) at as to why you were not able to attend class. Thereafter, I will make a decision as to whether the reason given for missing the class is warranted to allow you to “make-up” the missed exercises.

I interpret your coming to class as an expression of your interest in learning as much as you possibly can. Certainly, you should assume that this is your classmates' intention in being here. In fairness to your classmates (and me), I expect you to refrain from talking to others, reading newspapers, sleeping, playing radios or CDs, making telephone calls and other similar, disruptive activities. Don't be surprised if I ask you or someone else to leave because of conduct detrimental to the class. If you simply must study for a test later that day, stay home, go to the Library, find a bench outdoors. Don't do it in class. 

Late homework will not be accepted unless excused by university policy.
> No make-up projects, labs, quizzes, or exams will be given unless excused by university policy.<br>
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Week	Topics	Reading Assignment	Presentation	Exams/ Projects
Sep 1	·         Syllabus Please read through the syllabus carefully	Chapter 1
Sep 8	·         Syllabus ·         Selection of Groups / Teams ·         Introduction to Windows Server 2003	Chapter 2
Sep 15	·         Installation of Windows 2003 for Team 1-5 ·         Installation of Windows 2003 for Team 6-10	Chapter 1, 3
Sep 22	Configuring the Windows Server 2003	Chapter 4	Team 1 & 2 -Server technology- what’s out in the market. -Windows Server Family, Past, Present & Future
Sep 29	LAB	Chapter 4		Project I
Oct 6	Introduction to Active Directory and Account Management	Chapter 5	Team 3 & 4 -Leading server products- Overview, advantages and disadvantages etc. -Copyright infringement and protection
Oct 13	LAB	Chapter 5		Project 2
Oct 20	Configuring, Managing, and Troubleshooting Resource Access Mid Term Exam 7:00-9:30pm	Chapter 6,7		Quiz 1 (1-4) Closed book, no notes! Mid-term (1—6)
Oct 27	·         Configuring and Managing Data Storage		Team 5& 6 -The evolution of  data storage technology -The future of data storage technology
Nov 3	·         Managing Windows Server 2003 Network Services	Chapter 8	Team 7 & 8 - IPv6 vs. IPv4 - Peer-to-peer
Nov 10	LAB	Chapter 9		Project 3
	·         Configuring Remote Access Services ·         Securing Windows Server 2003	Chapter 9,10	Team 9 - Hacking servers How, Why, Who Team 10 - Security :Linux
Nov 24	Thanksgiving holiday
Dec 1	LAB	Chapter 10		Project 4
Dec 8	·         Managing System Reliability and Availability	Chapter 12		Quiz 2 (7-10) Closed book, no notes!
Dec 15	Final Exam    8:15 pm - 10:30 p.m.			Final Exam (7-12)

• People who share the same goals and objectives for the course as you do.
• People you feel comfortable working with.
• People who you can meet with at least twice a week to work on the projects and presentation

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1. Group number
2. Computer number
3. Date and time the project commenced
4. Date and time the project ended
5. Names of members who actively partook in the project
6. Names of members who did not actively partake in the project
7. Optional : problems encountered during the project

Team 1 -Server technology- what’s out in the market. As of January 2005, what server technologies are out in the market place ? Which ones are the most popular ones? Why? Which ones do you think will dominate in years to come? Why?

Team 2 -Windows Server Family, Past, Present & Future What did organizations use in terms of server technology before the windows server family emerged in the marketplace? How has the windows server family evolved? What key events/things if any,  triggered the change from one server version to another?

Team 3 -Leading server products- Overview , advantages and disadvantages etc. Pick any two leading server technologies e.g. Windows and Linux . Discuss each technologies strengths and weaknesses. What are each of the developers of these products doing now to enhance them? What does the future hold for each of these products.

Team 4  - Copyright infringement and protection What is  and why is it a problem? What impact has copyright infringement had on the server market? What technological innovations have been adopted by software vendors to curb copyright infringement of their products in recent years?

Team 5 -The evolution of  data storage technology How has data storage technology evolved? What key events/things if any,  triggered the change from one data storage technology to another?

Team 6  -The future of data storage technology As of January 2005, what data storage technologies are out in the market place ? Which ones are the most popular ones amongst Fortune 500 companies? Why? What does the future hold for data storage technology?

Team 7 - Peer-to-peer What is P2P and why is it an important technology? What is the difference between a pure P2P network and a client server network? What are the advantages and disadvantages of P2P?

Team 8 - IPv6 vs. IPv4 What is IPv6 ? How is it different to IPv4? Which countries have adopted IPv6 and why? What does the future hold for IPv4?

Team 9 - Hacking servers : How, Why, Who Provide a clear definition of hacking? Who is doing it? Give an example or two of how server hacks may be conducted. Why do people hack? Is there any such thing as ethical hacking?

Team 10 - Security :Linux  Are Linux servers more secure than windows servers? Why/Why not? Give background theory and practical step-by-step instructions for protecting a server that runs Linux.