Network & Database Administrator
The demand for skilled network and database administrators continues to grow. CDI's Network and Database Administrator program teaches you the essential skills required in any network administrator job description.
You will learn to administer and support database users on networked computer systems and become proficient on the latest network admin tools. Based on Microsoft, CompTIA and Cisco industry certification requirements, this program uses hands-on learning to teach network implementation, installation, maintenance and management. Students participate in a 200-hour work placement to gain the real-world experience that employers demand.
"I chose this program to update my technical skills. I gained a lot of hands-on skills and have better self confidence now." - Tim K., Network and Database Administrator Graduate, CDI College
Program Courses
The program outline below is for British Columbia. Click here to see the outlines for Manitoba.
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- This course focuses on the hardware and software operating systems that run today’s personal computers. Emphasis will be placed on commands, functions, and terminology through practical instruction in the installation, configuration, and upgrade of Windows operating systems. Students will also be given an in-depth look at the variety of computer hardware components and their related functions. Other topics to be discussed include installing, troubleshooting, and repairing PC hardware and operating systems.
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- This course builds and expands on the theory and skills gained in the preceding course: Introduction to Internetworking. Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices goes into more detail about network architecture, configuration and functionality. Students will learn the complexities of network protocols and networking technologies for both Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs). There will be greater emphasis on network implementation and configuration using Cisco-based technology. Students will perform a large number and variety of hands-on labs to reinforce the theory they learn.
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- This course looks at the planning, preparation, execution, and follow-up stages of an interview.
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- The primary objective of this course is to introduce students to the relational database. Using a step-by-step hands-on approach, students will build a simple relational database to familiarize themselves with the concepts and objects involved. This course will make students aware of security issues associated with databases.
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- This course is a general overview of computers and computer terminology. It describes the hardware that makes up a computer system as well as the software that makes it functional and useful. Students learn about the user interface, common software applications and the Internet. The issues and challenges associated with using computers, such as ergonomics, privacy and security are also introduced.
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- This course is a study of the theoretical fundamentals, protocols and standards on which computer networks are based and an introduction to the practical implementation of common types of networks, including the hardware used for their functionality and the configuration procedures used for setting them up.
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- This course enables students to gain an understanding of the Linux operating system. Based upon the UNIX operating system, Linux has found a place among computer professionals as a stable and flexible platform for a variety of networking applications. Students learn about desktop environments that make it easy for them to configure Linux features and programs.
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- The Phase 4 Integration Project for the Network Database Administrator (NDA) program is a hands-on test of a variety of concepts presented throughout phase 4 of your academic program which focuses on the SQL Server database management system.
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- The Phase 2 Integration Project for the Network and Internet Security Specialist (NISS) and Network Administrator (NA) programs is a hands-on test of a variety of concepts presented throughout previous courses which focuses on the Windows Server, Windows and Linux operating systems.
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- The Phase 3 Integration Project for the Network and Internet Security Specialist (NISS) program is a hands-on test of a variety of concepts presented throughout previous courses which focuses on planning, implementing, administering, maintaining and troubleshooting networks using Cisco devices and Windows Server-based computer systems.
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- The Phase 1 Integration Project is a hands-on test of a variety of concepts covered in previous courses. The student will be required to demonstrate skills as a PC and network technician as well as prove the ability to utilize information technology in a typical business setting.
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- This course provides an overview of the field of local area networking and internetworking. Students are introduced to the terminology, operating systems, hardware, and administration of various components of a computer network, including network topology, TCP/IP, the OSI reference model, and network security, among others. Students also learn and perform basic end-user functions and introductory administration operations of a network.
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- This program includes a practicum component consisting of a specified number of weeks of work at a job site. This practicum work experience is a mandatory diploma requirement and the business organization does not pay for the services of the student during the practicum. The number of practicum hours varies between programs. To learn more about the specific practicum hours for a specific program, speak with an Admissions Representative.
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- This course is designed to equip students with interpersonal skills identified by employers as essential for success in the professional world. Using a variety of instructional methods including case studies, group exercises, and discussion, students learn and practice key communication skills.
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- The primary objective of this course is to introduce students to the database objects present within a scalable database server. Students will learn the database architecture, and apply relational database and programming concepts to create and manipulate a database. The student will use dialogs, built-in Wizards, and a programming language, Transaction-SQL (T-SQL), to work with the database server. Throughout the course, students will learn how to use tools to build and manipulate a database.
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- The primary objective of this course is to familiarize students with the programming objects available within a SQL Server database. The course will also introduce students to security, implementation, tuning and monitoring a scalable database server. Students will apply relational database and programming concepts to create and manipulate objects within a database while using the SQL Server methods. Throughout the course, students will learn how to use tools to build and manipulate a database.
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- This course is an introduction to SQL Server 2000 and a comprehensive study of the features of this database management system.
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- This course will introduce students to skills and concepts that will help them achieve personal, academic, and career success.
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- This course covers the topics necessary for students to be able to deliver secure and reliable networking services to organizations utilizing Microsoft network operating systems. Working via lessons and hands on labs, students learn how to install, manage, and troubleshoot the network protocols and services utilized in the network operating system.
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- This course provides the students with the steps necessary to plan, configure, and administer an Active Directory infrastructure. Topics include management methods for a large-scale network directory, group policies, active directory replication, and database maintenance.
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- This course builds upon the fundamentals of a network operating system and focuses on planning the strategies for deployment of networking components and services as well as on maintaining and troubleshooting them. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on labs, students learn how to plan and implement a secure network access infrastructure by configuring the connections for remote access clients, and manage and monitor network access.
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- This course covers the essential topics necessary to enable students to set up and support the server side of a network operating system. Students build real world support skills by working via lessons and hands-on labs to gain practical experience with installing, administering and troubleshooting a network server.
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- This course covers the essential topics necessary to enable students to set up and support the client side of a network operating system. Students build real world support skills by working via lessons and hands-on labs to gain practical experience with installing, administering, and troubleshooting a network operating system desktop environment.
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