F09_MIS105_+Introduction_to_Computer_Administration+EA

=MIS105: Introduction to Computer Administration=

Semester:
Fall 2009

Instructor:
Erum Abbasi

Program:
BBA

Course Description
This course is intended for non-CS major students with an interest in Computer Administration. The course presents the fundamentals of modern computer systems in terms of structure and function. Major topics are installation of hardware and software systems, Accounts Management, Job Scheduling. Security and Threats, Performance Monitoring and Tuning, Networking (client/server), Peripherals Management, Memory Management, Script Writing, Running specialized services and Maintenance. The aim of this course is to familiarize students with the basics of systems administration from the user perspective and train them in such a way that they would be able to identify and troubleshoot common computer problems

Course Outline
What is System Administration? Why do we need to study this course in BBA?

**Working of Computers:**
Types of Computer Systems, Basic working mechanism of computers.

Operating Systems:
Overview of OS, Types of OS, Role of OS in working of Computers, Domain and Workgroup environment, recourse sharing in workgroup environment.

Components of a Business System
What is Information Processing? Input and output devices, Overview of Bar code reader, MICR, POS, ATM, RFID, Biometric Systems, FAX, Printer, Computer Servers, Workstations, Network.

Creating users and groups, setting permission to access hardware and software resources.
 * User Management**:

FAT, NTFS, File Sharing, Hard Disk management, partitioning, Defragmentation, System Backup & Restoration.
 * File System**:

Sharing of different hardware resources like CD/DVD, Printer. Setting up Print Server, LAN Printer etc  Passwords and user accounts, Computer management, Getting system information, Backing up files and folders, Disk management, File encryption, Removable Storage, Remote Assistance, Digital signatures, Access Control  Maintaining your computer, Managing your computer's performance, Keeping your system safe, Freeing up disk space, Backing up your data, Using System Restore to undo changes, Conserving power on your computer, Scheduling tasks, Keeping Windows up-to-date, Advanced performance and maintenance tools, Fixing performance and maintenance problems  Introduction of these servers; Windows Server (Domain Controller), DHCP/DNS server, Web Server: IIS, Email Server: MS-Exchange, Outlook Express (Optional), Proxy Server: ISA, Database Server: MS-SQL  Overview of interconnection devices (routers/switches/gateways) and protocols running on them to provide complete infrastructure to support business activities, Basics of network connection types, solving general network related problem like; installing and connecting a modem, making an internet connection, using Telnet & HyperTerminal, Internet Connection Troubleshooting, Test TCP/IP connections using the ping and net view commands, etc.
 * Resource Sharing**:
 * Security and Administration related to**:
 * Performance and maintenance**:
 * Servers**:<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">
 * Computer Networks**:<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">

**Miscellaneous**:<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> Antivirus, System Cloning, System Performance Monitoring and Optimization. Essential Computer MathematicsNumber System including Binary Hexadecimal Octal their interconversion, Computer Codes including ASCII BCD EBCDIC, Logic Gates, Graphs

Text Books
<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">There is no specific book as no single book covers all the contents. However reference books and web links are suggested. Handouts would also be provided if specific contents are not available anywhere.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">2nd Edition, Thomas A. Limoncelli 2007 - Addison-Wesley
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">The Practice of System and Network Administration //**

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Mike Meyers McGrawHill
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Managing and Troubleshooting PCs //**

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Mark Minasi BPB Publications
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">PC Upgrade & Maintenance Guide //**

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Robert Williams 2003, Microsoft Corporation
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">The Ultimate Windows Server 2003 System Administrator's Guide //**

Web Resources
<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Resources would be provided through out the semester, as and when required <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 8pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">

Grading Policy
<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Term Exams : 30% (15 + 15) Final Exam : 40% Quizzes : 15% Assignments : 15%

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[|Course Outline.pdf]