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CIT 1510 Windows Client Operating System

Installing and administering systems that incorporate the current Microsoft desktop operating system. Administering shared resources including files, folders, and printers; installing, managing, and troubleshooting hardware devices; monitoring and optimizing system performance and reliability; implementing network protocols; and configuring security elements.

Division: Business and Public Services
Department: Computer Information Technology
Repeatable Credit: No
Offered Online: Yes

Prereqs: CIT 1107 and CIT 1130 or CIT 1411 

Outcomes

  • Configure and troubleshoot User Account Control, Windows Defender, dynamic security for Internet Explorer, and the Windows firewall.
  • Perform clean installations and upgrade to the current version from previous client operating systems.
  • Configure and manage the various file systems available, including FAT, FAT32, and NTFS, and their associated features, such as file and folder compression and encryption.
  • Implement and troubleshoot various network protocols and services, including TCP/IP, dial up connections, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS).

Credit Hours: 3

Classroom Hours: 3