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ACS Program

Computer Network Management - LEA.AE

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1410 hours

Qualified Instructors

This program can be offered at the campus(es) below. Please contact the campus of your choosing for program availability and delivery methods.

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Distance Learning

Employment Rate

97%

*Jan-Dec 2023, CDI College QC;

Median Wage

$30 /hour

*Jobbank.gc.ca; 2024;

Learn the Process of Installing and Managing Network Support Infrastructure

CDI College's Computer Network Management – LEA.AE program equips students with skills for a career in managing and securing networked computer systems.

 

The field of network design, installation, maintenance, and computer services is expanding in the IT industry, and this program caters to those evolving needs. Network administrators, especially those with experience, are well-compensated and sought-after in the market.

  • COMPUTER COMPONENTS
  • INTERCONNECTIVITY
  • NETWORK MANAGEMENT
  • OPERATING SYSTEMS
  • SECURITY THREATS
  • SERVER CONFIGURATION
  • SOFTWARE & HARDWARE ISSUES
  • SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
  • TROUBLESHOOTING
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Authorized by the Ministry of Higher Education. CDI College Business. Technology. Health Care (Permit 749747)

Program Intro Background

Program Courses

Network Manager Profession

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Historical perspective. Duties of the network manager. Exercise of the profession according to the different work environments. Role of the network manager and those of related professions. Workplace demands. Network Management (Trends, Utility, Risks, Issues and Challenges). Professional ethics at work. Main hardware and software components of a computer. File management. Customizing a workstation. Create documents using common corporate communication and management tools (Microsoft Word ™, Microsoft Excel ™, Microsoft Powerpoint ™). Internet use for communication and research. Working methods and ergonomics.

Computer Components and Equipment 1

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Understanding the operations of a microcomputer. Identification and description of the different components of a computer. Software and hardware issues. Analysis, configuration, update and troubleshooting of Windows PCs. Industrial Standard A+ for IT Support Technicians.

Computer Components and Equipment 2

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Software and hardware issues. Analysis, configuration, update and troubleshooting of Windows PCs. Advanced troubleshooting. Preventive maintenance and security. Industrial Standard A+ for IT Support Technicians.

Network Management

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Understanding network types, standards and protocols. Identification and description of network hardware, cabling and topologies. Planning and implementation of local area networks and wide area networks. The OSI reference model and the layers that compose it. The TCP/IP architecture. Upgrade, maintain, and debug a network. Wireless networks. Understanding of computer security. Network virtualization. Cloud Computing.

Configuration of a Network Workstation Computer

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Windows installation and configuration. Administration and management of users and the system. Networking and interconnection with other systems. System optimization and problem-solving.

Computer System Administration

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Optimal installation of Windows Server on a workstation. Presentation of Hyper-V virtualization. Virtual machine creation. Introduction to PowerShell language. Installation and configuration of the servers. Configuring Roles and Features (DHCP, DNS, File Server). Active Directory Installation and Administration. Creating and managing group policies. Server monitoring. Hard disk management.

Advanced Operating System

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Installation, administration and support of a Linux operating system. Available documentation. Tree, directories, and file location. Handling and editing files. Administration of user accounts, groups, and access permissions. Introduction to the development of Bash script. Shell environment and physical environment. Installation, management, and compilation of applications. Linux system configuration with backup and archiving of data. Using the Linux system tools.

Internet Interconnectivity

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Description of the TCP/IP and OSI models. Introduction to IOS (operating system for network connection). Modes of access to equipment. Methods of configuration. Using the CLI (Command Line Interface: Basic Commands). Physical layer and data link (Ethernet, ARP, copper and optical media). IPV4 and IPV6 protocols. Different routers. IPV4 addressing, subnets, protocols, and routing table. Transport layer functions. Application layer protocols (HTTP, WWW, FTP, TFTP, SMTP, POP, and IMAP). Telnet.

Interconnecting Network Devices

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Designing of a local network. Configuration and security of a switch. Implementation and security of VLANs. Aggregation (Trunk). Configuring the basic settings of a router. Static routing. Basic configuration issues. Inter-VLAN router. Dynamic routing protocols. OSPF protocol. Establishment of access control lists. DHCP configuration. Address and port translation with NAT and PAT.

Planning a Network Infrastructure

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Windows server in core mode (command line). Configuration tool called 'sconfig'. Role of an Active Directory in an enterprise. Advanced DNS (DNSSEC), DHCP, and IPAM services. Types of files managed by Windows. ISCSI and NFS storage. BranchCache configuration and deployment for file access. Resources for Dynamic Access Control. Deployment and management of an AD infrastructure. Approval relationships between domains. Role Sites and AD Services. AD replication. AD CS Certificate Services. AD RMS Rights Management. AD FS Federation Services.

System Resource Management

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Introduction to PowerShell scripting language. Windows administration tasks with PowerShell. Cmdlets under PowerShell. Windows registry databases (HKCU and HKLM). Certificate management. Administration of a Windows client computer. Collection of information on systems. File search. Gathering information through WMI classes. Management of software, installations, executions, and updates. Management of devices and remote stations. Cmdlets for remote communication of the .NET Framework. Remote management and administration. Scripts. Introduction to Windows PowerShell ISE.

Security+

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Recognition of security threats and their consequences. Identification of the origin of the security threats and main areas of vulnerability. Detection and neutralization of security threats to systems and networks. Implementation of procedures, practices, utilities, and security devices. Presentation of recovery methods after a system failure.

Implementing and Administering a Network

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General architecture of a virtualization system. Basic concepts of Hyper-V. Hyper-V virtualization architecture. Storage, network architecture, and server sizing. Configuration, installation, and administration of a virtualization platform. System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM). Migration of virtual machines with SCVMM. Backing up and restoring Hyper-V virtual machines.

Interconnectivity Security

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Presentation of a corporate email system. Install and configure the Microsoft Exchange Server™. Integration of Active Directory and use of DNS with Exchange. Preparing the front directory for installing Exchange. Consoles on Exchange Server. License Management. Mailbox Services. Administration of databases via the CAE (Exchange Administration Center) and via the Management shell. Outlook Anywhere and Outlook Web App. Exchange ActiveSync. Operation of transport services. Edge Transport role. Administer user and resource mailboxes. Distribution group management. Manage address lists and offline address books. Securing and maintaining the email infrastructure.

Secure Network Planning and Design

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SharePoint technologies (history, deployment models, related products, and news). Deployment planning, necessary components, and prerequisites. Server farm topology and migration from an earlier version. SharePoint installation. Security accounts. Command line tools. Central Administration Console. Service applications. Process of creating a Web application and their permissions. Site collections and solution deployment. Creating a web application using a script. Monitoring tools and optimization settings. Resources for troubleshooting.

Integration Project

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Installation and configuration of a computer, a network and software. Solving software, hardware and network problems. Comparison of different operating systems. Installation and configuration of a Windows/Windows Server environment. Creating a multiple boot environment. Management and problem-solving with Windows, Windows Server and Linux.

End of Studies Project

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Put into practice and integration of the personal and professional skills necessary for the exercise of the profession. Application of knowledge and strategies learned in the classroom in a business context. Integration in the professional environment. Collaboration with the work team. Participation in meetings. Support for projects. Familiarization with the tools of operation. Adaptation to a corporate culture. Professional conduct consistent with the ethics of the profession.
 
Note: This project may take the form of an internship in a company.

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Admission

Benefits of this program

Employment Opportunities

  • Secondary V diploma or its recognized equivalent
  • Successful admission test
  • A person who has received instruction considered sufficient by the college and meets any of the following conditions may be admitted to a program of studies leading to an Attestation of College Studies:

- the person has interrupted his or her full-time studies or pursued full-time postsecondary studies for at least 2 consecutive terms or 1 school year;

- the person is covered by an agreement entered into between the college and an employer or by a government program of studies;

- the person has interrupted his or her full-time studies for one term and pursued full-time postsecondary studies for one term; or

- the person holds a Secondary School Vocational Diploma.

Ref.: art. 4 College Education Regulations

  • Distance or classroom learning
  • Program offered in French or English
  • Morning, afternoon or evening classes
  • Learn in an inclusive environment
  • Individualized learning
  • Accelerated course times so you can graduate quickly
  • Learn industry-standard skills and technologies
  • Earn your Attestation of College Studies in just a few months
  • Career Services department provides assistance finding jobs and building resumes
  • Authorized by the Ministry of Higher Education. CDI College Business. Technology. Health Care (Permit 749747)
  • Network Administrator
  • Network Security Specialist
  • Network Associate
  • Technical Support Specialist
  • Secondary V diploma or its recognized equivalent
  • Successful admission test
  • A person who has received instruction considered sufficient by the college and meets any of the following conditions may be admitted to a program of studies leading to an Attestation of College Studies:

- the person has interrupted his or her full-time studies or pursued full-time postsecondary studies for at least 2 consecutive terms or 1 school year;

- the person is covered by an agreement entered into between the college and an employer or by a government program of studies;

- the person has interrupted his or her full-time studies for one term and pursued full-time postsecondary studies for one term; or

- the person holds a Secondary School Vocational Diploma.

Ref.: art. 4 College Education Regulations

  • Distance or classroom learning
  • Program offered in French or English
  • Morning, afternoon or evening classes
  • Learn in an inclusive environment
  • Individualized learning
  • Accelerated course times so you can graduate quickly
  • Learn industry-standard skills and technologies
  • Earn your Attestation of College Studies in just a few months
  • Career Services department provides assistance finding jobs and building resumes
  • Authorized by the Ministry of Higher Education. CDI College Business. Technology. Health Care (Permit 749747)
  • Network Administrator
  • Network Security Specialist
  • Network Associate
  • Technical Support Specialist
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