Title: Computer Network Software Operations (10109-I)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
  WorkplaceReadinessSkillsPoster2019.pdf
Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Performing Legal and Ethical Functions
  Identify copyright and licensing laws that apply to computer use and network administration.
  Describe procedures to ensure the proper licensing of a client-server operating system (OS) and applications.
  Identify ethical behavior that is expected of users and administrators.
  Describe procedures for documentation found in network policies.
Introducing Desktop System Concepts
  Compare current digital OS.
  Explain the hardware found in a computer.
  Navigate the digital OS environment.
  Navigate system administration tools.
  Demonstrate the procedures followed when installing digital OS.
  Demonstrate the procedures for installing and removing software in a desktop environment.
  Manage a file system structure.
  Explain file system formats.
Introducing Basic Server Systems Concepts
  Compare server OS.
  Analyze current and emerging specialized server hardware.
  Describe client-server architecture, including virtual server architecture.
  Identify the services commonly found on a network server.
  Explain the authentication of users in a network environment.
Introducing Network Design Essentials
  Define aspects of networks.
  Define types of network architecture.
  Differentiate between distributed and centralized computing.
  Identify services delivered by a server.
  Describe standard network LAN topologies.
  Describe variations of standard topologies.
  Describe the role of the network adapter.
  Describe various types of network adapters.
  Describe the functions of networking infrastructure (e.g., adapter, router, switch, bridge, wireless access point).
  Describe the primary features of each major access method.
Exploring Networking Media
  Define terms related to wired and wireless network media.
  Identify the types and uses of wired network media.
  Identify the types and uses of wireless network media.
  Describe the concept of broadband.
  Describe a modem.
Understanding Networking Standards and Models
  Describe each layer of the Open System Interconnection (OSI) model.
  Describe devices in a network environment and their place in the OSI model.
  Define the basic components of a network packet.
  Describe networking protocols.
  Identify components and features of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802 networking specifications.
  Describe address resolution/assignment and wireless authentication.
Installing Network OS and Services
  Compare essential network OS components.
  Determine whether to use peer-to-peer or directory services.
  Identify major decisions associated with the installation of an OS.
  Select server services.
  (Optional) Install a server OS.
Performing Network Administration Functions
  Define different types of accounts.
  Administer user and group accounts.
  Create user profiles.
  Implement global, domain, and local account policies.
  Describe considerations and procedures for sharing applications on the network.
  Manage disk resources.
  Identify the procedures for installing and managing a shared printer.
  Identify the functions, features, and guidelines of email and scheduling.
Performing Network Management and Security Functions
  Document a network security plan.
  Implement a network security plan.
  Explain network hardening.
  Manage a network.
  Optimize a network.
  Explain software and hardware firewalls.
  Develop a plan to avoid data loss.
  Back up files and directories.
  Restore files and directories.
  Develop a network performance monitoring plan.
  Monitor server resources to track usage and disk space.
  Identify threats and vulnerabilities from users.
  Develop a preventive maintenance plan.
  Develop an audit policy.
  Set up file, directory, and printer auditing.
  Describe various forms of malware protection for clients and servers.
Providing Basic User Training and Support
  Identify training needs.
  Provide an orientation to a network system (system onboarding).
Preparing for Industry Certification
  Describe the process and requirements for obtaining industry certifications.
  Identify testing skills/strategies for a certification examination.
  Demonstrate ability to successfully complete selected practice examinations (e.g., practice questions similar to those on certification exams).
  Complete an industry certification examination representative of skills learned in this course.
Developing Employability Skills
  Research careers in networking and systems security.
  Compose a résumé for electronic processing.
  Assemble a professional portfolio that contains samples of student work.
  Create a cover letter to accompany a résumé.
  Complete manual and electronic application forms.
  Participate in an internship program.
  Research a company in preparation for a job interview.
  Participate in a mock interview.
  Compose an interview follow-up letter.
  Identify the steps to follow when resigning from a position.
  Identify potential employment barriers for nontraditional groups and ways to overcome these barriers.
Additional Course Information (for instructors only; do not publish for students).
  Student Competency Records
  6650 Standards Correlations.pdf
  6650 Teacher Resources.pdf
  6650 Credentials-Sequences-Clusters.pdf
  6650_6651 Acknowledgments and Copyright Information.pdf