The following is the weekly course schedule for OSM620. It includes topic schedules, assessment due dates, and course work weighting.
This is a tentative schedule and may be subject to change.
Week 1
| Agenda/Topic | Reading | Assessment Due |
|---|
| Introduction to OSM620 | Lab 1 - Environment Setup | |
| Introduction to Microsoft Server 2025 and Virtual Machines | Posted slides and lecture material | |
Week 2
| Agenda/Topic | Reading | Assessment Due |
|---|
| Microsoft Technologies, Windows Server, and Editions | Lab 1 - Environment Setup | |
| Demo: Server Installation | Posted slides and lecture material | |
Week 3
| Agenda/Topic | Reading | Assessment Due |
|---|
| Basic Networking and Security Principles | Lab 2 – Security and Remote Connectivity | Lab 1 – Environment Setup (5%) |
| Demo: VM Interconnectivity and Troubleshooting | Posted slides and lecture material | |
Week 4
| Agenda/Topic | Reading | Assessment Due |
|---|
| DNS: Concepts and Implementation | Lab 3 - Implementing DNS | Lab 2 – Security and Remote Connectivity (5%) |
| Demo: Hosting DNS | Posted slides and lecture material | |
Week 5
| Agenda/Topic | Reading | Assessment Due |
|---|
| DHCP: Concepts and Implementation | Lab 4 - Implementing DHCP | Lab 3 - Implementing DNS (5%) |
| Demo: Hosting DHCP | Posted slides and lecture material | |
Week 6
| Agenda/Topic | Reading | Assessment Due |
|---|
| Release and Discuss: Assignment 1 | Assignment 1 | Lab 4 - Implementing DHCP (5%) |
| Dedicated lab time and lab help (Work Week) | Posted slides and lecture material | |
Week 7
| Agenda/Topic | Reading | Assessment Due |
|---|
| Review and Lab Help | All previous material | Midterm Test (15%) |
| Midterm Test | | Assignment 1 (15%) |
Study Week
No classes this week. Campus is open.
Week 8
| Agenda/Topic | Reading | Assessment Due |
|---|
| Introduction to Active Directory | Lab 5 - Active Directory | |
| Demo: AD Creation | Posted slides and lecture material | |
Week 9
| Agenda/Topic | Reading | Assessment Due |
|---|
| Domain Controllers and RODCs | Lab 5 - Active Directory | |
| Assignment 2 Introduction and Discussion | Posted slides and lecture material | |
Week 10
| Agenda/Topic | Reading | Assessment Due |
|---|
| Active Directory Users, Groups, and Group Policies | Lab 6 – Users, Groups, and Group Policies | Lab 5 - Active Directory (5%) |
| Demo: Applying Group Policies and Downstream Effects | Posted slides and lecture material | |
Week 11
| Agenda/Topic | Reading | Assessment Due |
|---|
| Server Storage and File Shares | Lab 7 – Configuring Storage | Lab 6 – Users, Groups, and Group Policies (5%) |
| Demo: Assigning and Mapping Storage | Posted slides and lecture material | |
Week 12
| Agenda/Topic | Reading | Assessment Due |
|---|
| Introduction to Microsoft Azure and Cloud Computing | Lab 8 – Introduction to Azure | Lab 7 – Configuring Storage (5%) |
| Demo: Introduction to Azure UI and Access | Posted slides and lecture material | |
Week 13
| Agenda/Topic | Reading | Assessment Due |
|---|
| Work Period | Posted slides and lecture material | Lab 8 – Introduction to Azure (5%) |
| | Assignment 2: Group Project (15%) |
Week 14
| Agenda/Topic | Reading | Assessment Due |
|---|
| Course Review | All previous material | Final Test (15%) |