This course focuses on the implementation and support of cloud-based infrastructure services in the context of the broader IT systems operations in a datacenter environment. Students will learn about the deployment, migration, optimization and protection of mission critical applications to the cloud. The course will explore the challenges of multi-cloud environments and the techniques to overcome these challenges. The course will begin with the fundamental concepts of cloud architecture
and design with an overview of the foundational technologies and concepts that comprise the cloud. From there students will explore the deployment and managing of cloud networks with a focus on the securing of cloud resources. Finally, the course will conclude with cloud optimization and high availability as important factors for security measures and disaster recovery. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on the use of automation and orchestration, and troubleshooting.

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills required to install, configure, manage and maintain server installations. The course will cover the server lifecycle through the following four themes: Server, virtualization and security concepts, managing physical assets, and server hardware and storage configurations; installing, troubleshooting and maintaining server operating systems; and managing data security, service and data availability and decommissioning.
Students will learn to install and configure server hardware and server operating systems. The course will then explore the implementation of server hardening and security controls, troubleshooting of common server problems and general server maintenance and upkeep. Finally, students will gain an understanding of key disaster recovery strategies, high availability options, and backup and restore concepts.

This course will provide the students with the knowledge and skills required to configure, manage, operate, and troubleshoot Linux in on-premises and cloud-based server environments. Students will learn to use security best practices, scripting, containerization, and automation. The course aligns its coverage to the CompTIA Linux+ exam objectives into blocks based around the following themes: Linux concepts; Server administration; Network management and security; Scripting, automation, and installation of Linux.

In this course, students will learn to use PowerShell scripting to automate the common tasks and administrative jobs that can be applied on the client or server version of Windows. The course starts with an introduction to the PowerShell language and scripting environment and then proceeds to a thorough explanation of creating functional scripts that can be used for performing common tasks that involve working with files, Internet-connected scripts, user interaction, and solving tasks in systems and enterprise management deployments such as working with Active Directory and the file system.

This course is a study of the theoretical fundamentals, protocols and standards on which computer networks are based and an introduction to the practical implementation of common types of networks, including the hardware used for their functionality and the configuration procedures used for setting them up. The course aligns to the first part of Cisco’s CCNA certification exam objectives.

This course builds and expands on the theory and skills gained in the preceding course: Introduction to Internetworking. Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices goes into more detail about network architecture, configuration, and functionality. Students will learn the complexities of network protocols and networking technologies for both Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs). There will be greater emphasis on network implementation and configuration using Cisco-based technology. Students will perform a large number and variety of hands-on labs to reinforce the theory they learn. The course aligns with the second part of Cisco’s CCNA certification exam objectives.

This course will explore the installation and administration of Windows Server on-premises, hybrid, and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) platform workloads. Students will learn to integrate Windows Server environments with Azure services and manage Windows Server in on-premises and hybrid networks. The course will explore the deployment, packaging, securing, updating, and administration of Windows Server workloads using on-premises, hybrid, and cloud technologies. Students will learn how to implement and manage on-premises and hybrid solutions, such as identity, security, management, compute, networking, storage, monitoring, high availability, and disaster recovery.

This course will continue the development of knowledge and skill in administering and configuring a Windows Hybrid Infrastructure. Students will develop their skills in the five key areas of securing Windows on-premises and hybrid infrastructures, implementing and managing Windows Server high availability, implementing disaster recovery, migrating servers and workloads to Azure, and monitoring and troubleshooting Windows Server environments.

This course introduces the skills and knowledge necessary to administer, configure, manage, and maintain Microsoft SharePoint. The course covers creating, managing, and navigating SharePoint sites, configuration of lists and libraries, information and people searches, working with webpages, wikis, blogs and community sites, managing work tasks and workflows, collaborating with Microsoft Office programs, working with Business Intelligence (BI), monitoring and protecting SharePoint content.

The primary objective of this course is to introduce students to the relational database. Using a step-by-step approach, students will work with a simple relational database to familiarize themselves with the concepts and objects involved.

Database Concepts gives the student an introductory look at the relational database by familiarizing students with Microsoft Access. Students will learn about basic database concepts, terms and objects applicable to all relational databases as well as those applicable to the Microsoft Access application alone. They will create a database containing tables and queries and provide Access forms and reports to capture and analyze data. This course will make students aware of security issues associated with databases.

This course relies heavily on practical hands-on activities that allow you to learn the theory and concepts by reviewing and practicing them on a regular basis.

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of a SQL based database system. Students will be able to install, configure and navigate SQL Server or what is known as the database engine. Students will be able to create databases, tables, work with the correct datatypes, implement constraints, indexing and write queries to query the database. The focus of this course is to learn about the SQL language and how it is used to access, manage, and manipulate data using the common SQL statements and Clauses. The first part of the course, students will be exploring the basic components of SQL server, the installation and the front end tools for the Database engine. Then the students will explore the Transact SQL language towork with the data.

This course builds upon the knowledge and skills covered in the SQL Fundamentals course. Students will continue to work with SQL by exploring the SQL administration and features and functionalities. In this course students will explore the SQL system environment of the database engine, system availability, backup and recovery processes, system automation, data replication and optimizing queries. Students will explore the role of SQL in the area of business intelligence (BI) and analysis services.

In addition to learning career-oriented skills, students learn how to get a job in their chosen profession. Our Employment Services department will assist the graduate in resume writing, as well as preparing for job interviews. Our staff is sensitive to current job market trends and the needs of employers in each local market.
Our graduates receive guidance and training to use career tools that help job seekers build a better resume and cover letter, manage an online portfolio, hone interviewing skills, and develop a personal brand online.
Students will have the use of a computer lab which has unlimited Internet access, as well as job search resources. Facilitators will also be made available to advise on job finding resources, interview skills and techniques and to carry out mock interviews.

This course also looks at the planning, preparation, execution, and follow-up stages of an interview:

• How people find jobs
• Employer expectations
• Presenting an enthusiastic attitude
• Focusing on the right job and the hidden job market
• Transferrable skills
• Thank you letters
• Effective telemarketing
• Handling objections, self-confidence, and self-esteem
• Individual counselling and coaching

The Network and Database Administrator Integration Project is a hands-on test of a variety of concepts covered in all the courses you have completed so far in your academic program. You will be required to demonstrate your skills as a PC and network technician as well as prove your ability to utilize information technology in a typical business setting. You will need  to  demonstrate  your  capabilities  as  a  network administrator by working with, setting up, configuring and managing three modern operating systems: Windows, Windows Server and Linux. This is an opportunity for you to prove your ability to effectively install, configure and maintain all 3 operating systems on a single PC system. You will be required install and configure a common Relational Database Management System package, a data sharing platform, and then work with them to manage, manipulate and extract data for the purpose ofreporting and presenting information.