College Credit Certificate - Network Virtualization
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid
Location(s): Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville, Online
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Not Required
Academic Community: STEM
Program Code: NVCC
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 11.1001
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0511100116
This certificate program is designed to prepare students for entry-level network server administrator position. The core courses provide an introduction to:
- fundamentals of computer virtualization
- installing and configuring the virtualization server platform
- installing, configuring and managing virtualized clients
- planning for business continuity and high availability
The techniques and skills are introduced in a progressive delivery starting with, client and server operating systems, computer virtualization methods, and elements of server administration.
Students currently employed in the field can supplement and upgrade their skills through a variety of offerings in computer systems administration, client and server virtualization in a networked environment. Credits earned in this certificate may apply to the A.S. Cybersecurity and Network Systems degree.
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Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Courses | ||
| CTS 1321 | Linux Networking and System Administration 1 | 3 |
| CTS 1329 | Microsoft Client O/S | 3 |
| CTS 1383 | Microsoft Server O/S - Installation and Configuration | 3 |
| CTS 2370 | Virtual Infrastructure- Planning and Design | 3 |
| CTS 2371 | Virtual Computing- Deployment, Security, and Analysis (VMware) | 3 |
| CTS 2384 | Directory Services | 3 |
| CTS 2411 | Information Storage Management | 3 |
| CTSC 1134 | Network+ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 24 | |
- 1.
This course has the following prerequisiteCGS 1000 Exploring Digital Technology .
Course Sequence
The following sequence is recommended. However, courses may not be offered in this order, so it is important that you work with an advisor to plan your schedule based on your specific needs.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| CTS 1329 | Microsoft Client O/S | 3 |
| CTSC 1134 | Network+ | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| CTS 1321 | Linux Networking and System Administration 1 | 3 |
| CTS 1383 | Microsoft Server O/S - Installation and Configuration | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| CTS 2370 | Virtual Infrastructure- Planning and Design | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| CTS 2371 | Virtual Computing- Deployment, Security, and Analysis (VMware) | 3 |
| CTS 2411 | Information Storage Management | 3 |
| CTSC 2120 | Network Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 24 | |
- 1
This course has the following prerequisite CGS 1000 Exploring Digital Technology .
Learning Outcomes
- Apply subnetting to IP Networks
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Analyze user authentication methods
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Design a group policy strategy
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Install a domain controller
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Contrast absolute and relative pathnames
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Contrast stand-alone utilities and built-in shell commands
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Create a small workgroup environment
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Organize user accounts into logical group accounts
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems