Cloud, Security, and System Administration (CSSA)

CSSA 141 Fundamentals of Windows Operating System
(3 Credits, Fall)

Fundamentals of installation, configuration, administration, and support of the latest Windows client operating system. Includes configuring hardware and peripheral devices, sharing resources, network connectivity, security, and maintenance. Focus on improved methods to execute current functions. PREREQ: Cloud, Security, and System Administration major. COREQ: CSSA 143, CSSA 145, and CSSA 147. PRE/COREQ: Placement into MATH 123 or concurrent enrollment in any GEM 3 course. (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits)

CSSA 143 Network Services
(3 Credits, Fall)

Examines networks of small/medium business environments. Introduces routing, remote access, addressing, and network services. Build, configure, and document basic network environments. Troubleshoot and resolve common networking issues. Provides skills for entry-level help desk and network technician jobs. COREQ: CSSA 141, CSSA 145, and CSSA 147. (1 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credits)

CSSA 145 Network Design and Security
(3 Credits, Fall)

Examines equipment, applications, and protocols of enterprise networks with a focus on switched networks, IP telephony requirements, and security. Includes VLAN and inter-VLAN routing, dynamic routing, and port security. Hands-on exercises include installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of Cisco networking equipment. COREQ: CSSA 141, CSSA 143, and CSSA 147. (1 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credits)

CSSA 147 Network Fundamentals and Certification
(3 Credits, Fall)

Design, plan, configure, manage, monitor, and maintain a secure network. This course is designed to better prepare students for an industry-level certification exam (CompTIA Network+). COREQ: CSSA 141, CSSA 143, and CSSA 145. (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits)

CSSA 155 Network Server Management
(4 Credits, Spring)

Deployment and management of Windows-based servers for enterprise organizations. Includes essential tools to configure, manage, and secure servers and clients in a basic network infrastructure. PREREQ: CSSA 141, CSSA 143, CSSA 145 (with a grade of C or higher), and CSSA 147. COREQ: CSSA 157 and CSSA 159. (2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 4 credits)

CSSA 157 Linux System Administration
(4 Credits, Spring)

Installation and configuration of a Linux operating system. Focuses on common tasks performed by system administrators such as managing users and groups, configuring DHCP and DNS services, sharing files across multiple platforms, and troubleshooting and repairing problems related to the operating system. PREREQ: CSSA 141, CSSA 143, CSSA 145, and CSSA 147. COREQ: CSSA 155 and CSSA 159. (2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 4 credits)

CSSA 159 Security
(4 Credits, Spring)

Explore key security concepts including security threats, securing network resources, encryption technologies, securing communications and applications, and incident response. PREREQ: CSSA 141, CSSA 143, CSSA 145, and CSSA 147. COREQ: CSSA 155 and CSSA 157. (2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 4 credits)

CSSA 261 Server Hybrid Infrastructure
(4 Credits, Fall)

Plan, implement, and manage core Windows Server workloads and services using on-premises, hybrid, and cloud technologies such as identity, management, compute, networking, and storage in a Windows Server hybrid environment. PREREQ: CSSA 155 (with a grade of C or higher) and CSSA 159. COREQ: CSSA 263 and CSSA 264. (2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 4 credits)

CSSA 263 Server Hybrid Advanced Services
(4 Credits, Fall)

Plan, implement, and manage advanced Windows Server services using on-premises, hybrid, and cloud technologies such as migrating workloads to Azure (Cloud), high availability, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery. PREREQ: CSSA 155 (with a grade of C or higher) and CSSA 159. COREQ: CSSA 261 and CSSA 264. (2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 4 credits)

CSSA 264 Email Systems
(4 Credits, Fall)

Implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining email systems in a directory services environment. PREREQ: CSSA 155 (with a grade of C or higher) and CSSA 159. COREQ: CSSA 261 and CSSA 263. (2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 4 credits)

CSSA 266 Database Administration
(4 Credits, Spring)

Implementing, troubleshooting, and administering databases in a directory services environment. PREREQ: CSSA 261. COREQ: CSSA 268 and CSSA 271. (2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 4 credits)

CSSA 268 PowerShell and Certification
(4 Credits, Spring)

Introduction to PowerShell and review of objectives in preparation for the Microsoft Azure exam. PREREQ: CSSA 261 and CSSA 263. COREQ: CSSA 266 and CSSA 271. (2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 4 credits)

CSSA 271 Virtualization Technologies
(4 Credits, Spring)

Intensive hands-on training that focuses on installing, configuring, and managing VMware vSphere, which includes VMware ESXi and VMware vCenter Server. This course prepares you to administer a vSphere infrastructure for an organization of any size and forms the foundation for most other VMware technologies in the software-defined data center. PREREQ: CSSA 261. COREQ: CSSA 266 and CSSA 268. (2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 4 credits)