Server Administration and Security (certificate)

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Official 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.

Related Industry Certifications

This program provides partial foundation for the following industry recognized certifications: Security+ (CompTIA) and Linux+ (CompTIA) industry certification exams.

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 academic chair to take each course.

Online Degrees and Credit Certificates

This program can be completed fully online. Some online courses may require proctored exams or on-campus assessments at a testing center.

Certificate Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a certificate, students must have demonstrated eligibility for ENG 101 or ENG 101A . Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements .

Certificate Requirements: 20 credits

CTS 120 - Introduction to Linux 4 credit hours
CTS 140 - Network Security Fundamentals 4 credit hours
CTS 222 - UNIX/LINUX System Administration 4 credit hours
CTS 234 - Windows Server 4 credit hours
CTS 240 - Advanced Network Defense 4 credit hours

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.

Related Offerings

Students may wish to also review requirements for the related majors or programs linked below.

Information Assurance and Cybersecurity (A.A.S.)

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