This unit provides students with the knowledge of server administration, including database and operating system administration.
Content includes: database (DB) administration; operating system (OS) administration; system administration: network connection, data backup, software administration; TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) configuration; creating DNS (Domain Name Servers), firewalls, IPSec protocols.
Unit details
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Explain the fundamental principles of database, operating systems, and server administration to recommend functional solutions suitable in a range of small-scale operations; | ||
| 2. | Develop basic server administration and maintenance skills to effectively manage a stable, small-scale networked environment; and | ||
| 3. | Configure the functionality of simple, multi-component real-life network infrastructures to achieve effective communications in a variety of contexts. |
Assessment
Melbourne campuses
Students studying under the VU Block Model.
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Work | Weekly Lab Assessments (10% each) | 30% |
| Presentation | Presentation | 20% |
| Test | Mid-semester and Final tests | 50% |
Other locations
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Work | Labs and Practical Knowledge Test (1 hour) | 25% |
| Test | Written Test | 25% |
| Examination | Final Written Examination (3 hours) | 50% |
Required reading
Hands-On Microsoft Windows Server 2016 2nd
Palmer, M. (2018)
Cengage Learning
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