Maricopa Community Colleges  CIS276AG   20002-20006 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/23/99
CIS276AG 20002-20006 L+L 3 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
NetWare 5 Advanced Administration
Advanced NetWare 5 administration. Covers upgrading and installation of NetWare 5. Also includes NetWare Kernel, Server Console and NetWare Loadable Modules (NLMs) as well as queue-based printing, network file system, Domain Name Service/Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DNS/DHCP) and Novell Directory Services (NDS) tree. Server backup and remote access also covered. Prerequisites: CIS176AA and CIS176AG, or permission of instructor.
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CIS276AG   20002-20006 NetWare 5 Advanced Administration
1. Identify various methods to upgrade to NetWare 5. (I)
2. Execute server console commands. (II)
3. Explain and demonstrate how to load and unload NetWare Loadable Modules (NLMs). (II)
4. Configure the network for queue-based printing. (III)
5. Plan and set-up a network file system. (IV)
6. Optimize a NetWare server using various server utilities including virtual memory, block suballocation and file compression. (V)
7. Explain back-up strategies and procedures. (VI)
8. Back-up and restore NetWare servers and workstations. (VI)
9. Configure a NetWare server and workstations for Domain Name Service (DNS) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). (VII)
10. Install, configure and troubleshoot a Netscape FastTrack Server and a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Server. (VIII, IX)
11. Explain the guidelines for implementing Novell Directory Services (NDS) security. (X)
12. Perform preventive maintenance on NDS. (XI)
13. Configure a NetWare 5 server for remote access. (XII)
14. Explain the uses and benefits of other Novell technologies in enhancing network services. (XIII)
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CIS276AG   20002-20006 NetWare 5 Advanced Administration
    I. Upgrading to NetWare 5
        A. Upgrade Methods
        B. Protocol
        C. Installation Program
        D. Novell Upgrade Wizard
      II. Using the Server Console
          A. NetWare Server Overview
            1. NetWare Kernel
            2. Server Console
            3. NetWare Loadable Modules (NLMs)
          B. Executing Console Commands
          C. Loading and Unloading NLMs
          D. Customizing Server Configuration Files
          E. Server Script Files
          F. Loading Support for Java Applications
          G. Using NetWare Graphical User Interface (GUI)
          H. Using ConsoleOne
          I. Accessing Server Console from a Workstation
          J. Protecting Your Server
        III. Setting Up Queue-Based Network Printing
            A. Creating and Configuring Printing Objects
            B. Activating the Print Server
            C. Connecting a Printer to the Network
            D. Managing Network Print Services
          IV. Setting Up the Network File System
              A. Planning and Creating a Customized Network File System
              B. System-Created Directories
              C. Creating Directories to Organize the File System
              D. Directory Structures
              E. Novell Storage Service (NSS) File System
              F. Setting up NSS
            V. Optimizing the Network and Server
                A. NetWare 5 Memory Management
                B. Virtual Memory
                C. Using Applications
                D. Protected Memory
                E. Cache Utilization
                F. Server Packets and Buffers
                G. Optimizing Disk Space
                H. Block Suballocation
                I. File Compression
                J. Packet Burst Protocol
                K. Large Internet Packets (LIPs)
              VI. Backing Up Servers and Workstations
                  A. Backup Strategies
                  B. Backup Procedures
                  C. Restoring Data
                VII. Domain Name Service (DNS)/Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
                    A. Overview
                    B. Installing DNS/DHCP Services
                    C. Configuring DHCP Services
                    D. Configuring DHCP Options
                    E. Importing DHCP Databases
                    F. Configuring DNS Services
                    G. Importing DNS Services
                  VIII. Netscape FastTrack Server
                      A. Overview
                      B. Installation
                      C. Configuration
                      D. Tuning and Troubleshooting
                    IX. File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Server
                        A. Overview
                        B. Installation
                        C. Configuration
                        D. Troubleshooting
                      X. Securing the Novell Directory Services (NDS) Tree
                          A. NDS Default Rights
                          B. Guidelines for Implementing NDS Security
                          C. Centralized and Distributed Administration
                          D. Administrative Roles
                        XI. Maintaining NDS
                            A. Replication
                            B. Synchronization
                            C. Preventive Maintenance
                            D. Troubleshooting
                            E. Repairing
                          XII. Setting Up Server Remote Access and Mobile Clients
                              A. Capabilities and Requirements
                              B. Network and User Environment
                              C. Data Transmission Technology
                              D. Secure Remote Access Solution
                              E. Designing Optimal Remote Access Performance
                              F. Configuration
                              G. Connecting Remotely to a Server
                              H. Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS)
                            XIII. Integrating Other Novell Services
                                A. Networking Services from Novell
                                B. BorderManager Services
                                C. Firewalls and Firewall Component
                                D. NDS for NT Components and Their Functions
                                E. GroupWise 5 and NetWare
                                F. Network Management Using ManageWise
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