Course Outcome Summary 2026-27

COMP 2462 Microsoft Administration

Course Information

Course information
Course Number COMP 2462
Course Title Microsoft Administration
Description This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Windows Server and prepares them to perform server administration. The class is based on the requirements of the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) credential and teaches the skills to successfully implement, manage, and troubleshoot Microsoft-Windows-based operating environments. Students apply their knowledge through hands-on projects and case study assignments, and learn how to install and administer Active Directory services and manage Active Directory objects. In addition, they learn how to implement and configure core services such as Networking, Storage, Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS), Group Policy, File and Print services, and Hyper-V. Finally, students learn how to install and administer network protocols and services such as virtual private networking, Routing and Remote Access Service, DHCP, and DNS. (Prerequisites: COMP 1360)
Total Credits 4
Total Hours 64
Types of Instruction: instruction type, credits, and hours
Instruction Type Credits and Hours
Lecture 4 Credits, 64 Hours

Pre/Corequisites

Prerequisite: COMP 1360

Institutional Core Competencies

Course Competencies

  1. Prepare to install Microsoft Server
  2. Install windows servers
  3. Configure windows server
  4. Configure local server storage
  5. Configure File and Share Access
  6. Configure Print and Document Services
  7. Configure Servers for Remote Management
  8. Create and Configure Virtual Machine Settings
  9. Create and Configure Virtual Machine Storage
  10. Create and Configure Virtual Networks
  11. Deploy the DHCP Service
  12. Deploy and Configure the DNS Service
  13. Install Domain Controllers
  14. Create and Manage Active Directory Users and Computers
  15. Create and Manage Active Directory Groups and Organizational Units
  16. Create Group Policy Objects
  17. Configure Security Policies

SCC Accessibility Statement

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