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2017-2018 Catalog [PAST CATALOG]

Server Administration and Security (certificate)


Title of Certificate: Server Administration and Security, Certificate

Award: Certificate

Code: CRT.CIS.SERVER

Total Credit Hours: 20

About the Cybersecurity, Networking and Digital Forensics Department 

Purpose: Learn how to support and maintain the integrity of systems, software, network, storage devices and data directly related to Windows and Linux server operations. Acquire systems and network administration functions such as installing, integrating, documenting and maintaining software, firmware, computer, networks and storage systems, development and user environments, assisting system users and managing user accounts, and performing technical documentation and process engineering functions.

Range of Occupations

  • Linux administrator
  • Network administrator
  • Network engineer
  • Network support technician
  • Operating system specialist
  • Systems administrator
  • Systems engineer
  • Windows server administration

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Entrance/Admission Requirements


Entrance Requirements


Students must satisfy the prerequisites for each course in the certificate or have permission of the coordinator of CyberStudies to take each course.

Certificate Graduation Requirements


To graduate with a certificate, students must have demonstrated eligibility for ENG 111  or ENG 115 .  See Academic Regulations for all Graduation Requirements.  

Program Outcomes


Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Use the basic elements of the UNIX/LINUX operating system to send and receive electronic mail, utilize hierarchical file structure, create and edit documents, write shell programs and provide system security.
  • Load, configure and maintain UNIX operating systems.
  • Install, configure, manage, monitor and troubleshoot Windows servers.
  • Build, configure, secure and troubleshoot basic and extended WLANs.
  • Administer and support different brands of wireless LAN hardware.

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

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