This 12 credit-hour certificate program provides students with experience in Cisco, Linux, Microsoft, and network security administration. These courses will help students prepare for Cisco CCENT, CompTIA, Linux+ and Security+, and Microsoft MTA certification exams, as well as qualify for entry-level jobs as network support specialists. Students must have CompTIA+ and Network+ certification or similar experience before specializing in network administration. See the IT Support Technician Certificate for entry-level courses.
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| NET 240 | Linux Administration | 3 |
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Description: Provides students with a comprehensive introduction to Linux administration. Includes architecture, installation, commands, file systems, data management, user interfaces, administrative tasks, system services, networking, and security. Prerequisite: NET 121 with a grade of C or better. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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| NET 260 | Windows Server Administration | 3 |
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Description: Provides students with a comprehensive introduction to Windows Server administration. Includes installation, server roles, Active Directory, storage, performance and maintenance. Prerequisite: NET 121 with a grade of C or better. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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| NET 270 | Cisco Networking | 3 |
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Description: Provides students with a comprehensive introduction to Cisco networking, switches, and routers. Includes network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security, and management automation. Prerequisite: NET 121 with a grade of C or better. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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| NET 280 | IT Security | 3 |
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Description: Provides students with a comprehensive hands-on overview of IT security including network security, compliance and operational security, threats and vulnerabilities, application, data and host security, access control, identity management and cryptography. Prerequisite: NET 121 or NET 122 with a grade of C or better. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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