Maricopa Community Colleges  MST252   20004-20015 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/23/00
MST252 20004-20015 L+L 3 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Microsoft Windows Network Upgrade
Evaluate differences between current version of Microsoft Windows network operating system and upgraded version. Intended for Microsoft network administrators seeking upgrade training. Prerequisites: MST154 or permission of instructor.
 
Course Note:Under the terms and conditions specified in the legal agreement between Microsoft Corporation and each AATP campus in the Maricopa Community College District, Microsoft requires that "all instructors of Microsoft Official Curriculum and Microsoft Approved Study Guides pass the Microsoft Certified Professional exam in the product area of the courseware being delivered."
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MST252   20004-20015 Microsoft Windows Network Upgrade
1. Evaluate hardware requirements for upgrade. (I)
2. Analyze network architecture. (II)
3. Develop strategy to implement upgrade. (III)
4. Implement server upgrade. (IV)
5. Implement workstation upgrade. (V)
6. Compare current version configurations with upgraded system. (VI)
7. Compare current domain structure with upgraded domain structure. (VII)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
MST252   20004-20015 Microsoft Windows Network Upgrade
    I. System Requirements
        A. Current system requirements
        B. Upgrade system requirements
        C. Required drivers and patches
        D. Protocols and services
      II. Network Architecture
          A. Overview
          B. Boundary layers
          C. Compatibility
          D. Protocols and drivers
        III. Upgrade Implementation
            A. Timeline
            B. Security concerns
            C. System integrity
            D. Staffing needs
            E. Training
          IV. Server Upgrade
              A. Overview
              B. Hardware requirements
              C. Installation and configuration
              D. Testing
              E. Troubleshooting
            V. Workstation Upgrade
                A. Overview
                B. Hardware requirements
                C. Installation and configuration
                D. Testing
                E. Troubleshooting
              VI. Network Administration
                  A. Upgrade configurations
                  B. Changes to current operating system
                  C. Interoperability
                VII. Domain Administration
                    A. Current domain structure
                    B. Upgraded domain structure
                    C. Implementation
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