Learning outcome

The students will:

• understand important concepts in datacommunication and computer networks
• acquire knowledge about local area network components
• be able to install and manage a Windows Server computer with Active Directory Domain Services, and Windows client computers in a Windows domain.
• be able to implement and manage simple local area networks, wireless networks and programservices in a LAN and Internet.

Course Description

• PC hardware and communication media
• Network components in a local area network
• Windows Server and Windows clients in local area networks.
• Server roles, domains, DHCP, DNS and Active Directory.
• Disc management, user management, user groups, permissions, printer management.

Lab-exercises includes installing, configuring and managing Windows Server with Active Directory.

Teaching and Learning Methods

4-5 hours of lectures, exercises and guidance per week.

Assessment Methods

A 4-hour written examination. A number of obligatory assignments submitted during the course must be approved before the student will be permitted to sit the the examination.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean