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CITX 2163 - Microsoft Windows Directory Services

Active Directory provides the directory services within a Microsoft network and is deployed on Microsoft servers in a redundant and fault tolerant configuration. This course introduces Active Directory based on the most current server platform. Topics include DNS, logical structure of Active Directory (Forest, Domains, Organizational Units, and Sites), Domain Controllers, operation masters and server roles within Active Directory, replication services, back-up and recovery, and certificate services, students create and configure Active Directory objects using various tools to provide support for users and groups. Prerequisites: CITX 2165 or experience with Microsoft server platforms. (3 Credits)

Winter 2012


Feb 28-Apr 056 Weeks$481.01CRN: 78334
Feb 28-Apr 05Tue/Thu18:30-21:30BBY SE1 123
Note: This course is a prerequisite for CITX 2166 - Microsoft Windows Server Administrator and it is taught using the latest operating system: Windows Server 2008. Students must have CITX 2162 before registering for CITX 2163. Students who complete CITX 2162 & CITX 2163 are eligible for transfer credit towards CITX 2200. CITX 2200 is part of the Network Administrator Technician Certificate.
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