Course: Administering Windows Directory Services

Course Description
The goal of this course is to provide the skills needed to install, configure, manage, monitor, and troubleshoot Windows Active Directory. In particular, topics covered include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Active Directory, DNS for Active Directory, change and configuration management, as well as managing, monitoring, and optimizing the components and security of Active Directory. Prepares students for exams included in the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification.

Certificate
Completion of this course certifies proficient Windows Active Directory installation and managing skills based on a score of 80% or higher on competency exams. A Certificate of Technical Competency is available upon request.

This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:

Competencies (skills you will learn)

  • Installing and Configuring Active Directory
  • Installing, Configuring, Managing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting DNS for Active Directory
  • Configuring, Managing, Monitoring, Optimizing, and Troubleshooting Change and Configuration Management
  • Managing, Monitoring, and Optimizing the Components of Active Directory
  • Configuring, Managing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Security in a Directory Services Infrastructure

Course Structure
This is a competency-based course offered in open-entry/open-exit format.

Course Length
The estimated length of this course is 90 hours.
Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.

Specific Course Admission Requirements
There are no specific requirements to take this course. However, courses in the Information Technology Programs are to be taken in order. The course list can be found on the information sheet for each program or by contacting Student Services.

Textbooks & Materials

70-294: MCSE Guide to MS Windows Server 2003 Active Directory, Enhanced - optional
ISBN:9780619217556
Price:$98.25

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Course Location and Schedule
Rose Park Campus: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday

Tuition and Fees
Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please see the SLTATC Monthly Tuition and Fee Schedule or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information.

This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.