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Join Brian Brower's practical course covering Exam 70-642 curriculum and beyond. Get hands-on experience with Server2008 R2 and Windows 7. Learn more at http://www.saddleback.edu/faculty/bbrower/
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Welcome to CIM 289! Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure
Instructor – Brian Brower • Part time here at Saddleback • Full time – Info Systems Analyst at the City of San Clemente • MCSE • MCT
Contact Info: • Best way to track me down = EMAIL! • bbrower@saddleback.edu • Students are responsible for checking their email address assigned by the college • Forward to YOUR personal email if necessary • On campus: • Prior to class Monday from 7-10pm • Class Website: • http://www.saddleback.edu/faculty/bbrower/Spring10/22565.htm
We are all here to learn • The Industry is constantly changing. • Server2008 R2 / Windows 7 • Different levels of Experience • I will try to accommodate … • Please be respectful of all other students • Never hesitate to ask a question
This course… • Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure • Cover basic curriculum for exam 70-642, and a whole lot more! • Part of MCTS/MCITP Track • This is not an exam prep course! • “Reality-based”
This Course Cont. • Practical, hands-on (when we get the chance) • Driver Training vs. Automotive Engineering • How deep we go depends on the level of experience of the students.
Text • Windows Server™ 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration (Exam 70-642) – Official Academic Course • ISBN # 978-0-470-13330-9 • Try to focus on the useful stuff • Availability… • Bookstore $116.25 + Tax • Other sources • Don’t need the Lab Manual
Other Required Material… • Time • Lectures • Reading • Homework
Lectures • Will hit the important points from readings • Focus on “real” world • Slides will be posted on website • Anything we talk about or practice in class is fair game on the final • May want to take some notes!
Class Routine • 3 Hours is a long time • We will take breaks • Resolve outstanding issues from prior week • Lectures / Demonstrations • Hands-on • Group Discussion
In-class Practice • The most important thing we do • “Virtual Machines” • Often an adventure! • Patience! • Work as a group • No grades
The Rules • Attendance • Strongly encouraged! • Late homework not accepted unless we make prior arrangement • No cell phone or pager noises • See Syllabus
Reading and Homework • Reading Assignments are indicated on Schedule • Updated copy will be posted on the Website • HW assignments come from reading • Due each week at the beginning of class • If you must miss a class meeting, homework can be emailed to me or dropped off in my mailbox at the Business Science office, second floor of BGS bldg. • Due dates are firm
Homework • Homework Questions are posted on website • Use answer sheet on website • Must be legible, preferably typed!
Final Exam • Cumulative • Draws from: • Homework • Lectures • Classroom exercises
Grades • Homework 50% • Final Exam 50% • Sliding Scale • See Syllabus • Pass MS Exam 70-642 for an “A”
Review • Schedule • Syllabus
What about you? • Name? • Level of experience with Windows NT/2000/2003/2008/R2? • What do you expect from this class?