CNT 254 - Network Infrastructure

5 Credits
This course focuses on installation, storage, and OS features and functionality available in Windows Server 2016 and 2019. Emphasis is placed on deployment and configuration of physical network infrastructure and introduction to virtual networks with Hyper-V and AWS Public Cloud services. Students prepare for TestOut’s Server Pro 2016 exam and Microsoft’s Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016 certification exam (70-740). Students use AWS to create, configure, maintain and troubleshoot Windows Servers in a cloud architecture.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of CNT 160 with a 2.0 or higher.

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate ability to create, manage and maintain images for deployment.
Install and configure a nano server.
Configure disks and volumes.
Implement server storage.
Install and configure Hyper-V including storage and networking.
Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of high availability for disaster recovery options utilizing a Hyper-V solution.
Deploy, configure and manage a Windows server in a cloud architecture.
Centrally manage Active Directory Users and Policies.
Troubleshoot Windows Server issues.