The CIT1 - IT Administrator program covers A+, Network+ and MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional): Server Administrator certification topics.
Students learn a wide range of hardware, operating systems and networking skills needed to support and administer both computer systems and Microsoft Windows 2008 client/server based networks.
Students gain practical hands-on experience in fully equipped labs as well as the theoretical knowledge to prepare to pass the A+, Network+ and MCITP: SA certification exams.
Curriculum
 A+ PC Technician |
3 weeks Instructor-led: 45 hours Lab: 9 hours |
Students will learn how to troubleshoot and repair hardware problems as well as rebuild a pc from the ground up. In addition,students will learn how to install, configure and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows 9x/2000/XP/Vista operating systems and connect it to a network. |
 Network+ |
2 weeks Instructor-led: 30 hours Lab: 6 hours |
Students will learn how to identify the components of a network and determine the most appropriate network design for a given LAN. Students will be able to differentiate between the different networking standards, protocols, and access methods. Students will know how to implement and support the major networking components including servers, operating systems and clients and use network security to protect those components. |
 Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory |
2 weeks Instructor-led: 30 hours Lab: 6 hours |
Focusing on Active Directory in Windows Server 2008, this unit covers configuring, managing, and supporting user and computer accounts, groups, Domain Name System zones and client settings; group policy objects; the new Active Directory Lightweight Directory Service and Active Directory Rights Management Service; backup and recovery; and communication security. |
 Configuring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure |
2 weeks Instructor-led: 30 hours Lab: 6 hours |
Focusing on Windows Server 2008 networking, this unit covers configuring remote access, Network Access Protection (NAP), network authentication, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, and Domain Name System (DNS) replication; capturing performance data and monitoring event logs; and managing file and print services. |
 Windows Server 2008 Administration |
2 weeks Instructor-led: 30 hours Lab: 6 hours |
Focusing on Windows Server 2008 administration, this unit covers planning server roles; maintaining server security; planning data storage, network load balancing, and server backups; managing software deployment and versioning; monitoring IPv6, server performance and capacity, and Active Directory replication; scheduling server deployments; and designing a rollback contingency plan. |
| Total |
11 weeks 198 hours |
Instructor-led: 165 hours Lab: 33 hours |
Certification Exams
This course prepares students for the following exams:- 220-701: CompTIA A+ Essentials
- 220-702: CompTIA A+ Practical Application
- N10-004: CompTIA Network+
- 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring
- 70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
- 70-646: PRO: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator
Prerequisites
High School Diploma/ GED, and basic computer literacy.
Occupational Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students will be qualified to be a PC Technician, helpdesk, desktop support, network administrator, server administrator, system administrator or monitoring operator.
Tuition
$5,000 Special Price! $3,900.
Tuition includes $100 non-refundable registration fee and textbooks, does not include exam fees.
