Module Details
Module Code: |
SWRD C7002 |
Full Title:
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Directory Services
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Valid From:: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 ) |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Module Owner:: |
Amanda Clancy
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Module Description: |
This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to plan, implement and troubleshoot a Directory Service for a small- to medium-sized company.
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Module Learning Outcome |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Module Learning Outcome Description |
MLO1 |
Discuss the role of a Directory Service in an organisation. |
MLO2 |
Describe the LDAP protocol and identify mandatory attributes for objects in a Directory Service. |
MLO3 |
Create Logical Diagrams for a Directory Structure. |
MLO4 |
Implement an Active Directory Domain including Organisational Units, users, computers, groups and Group Policy. |
MLO5 |
Create a TCP/IP network, connect clients and test and troubleshoot Directory Service problems. |
MLO6 |
Compare and contrast Active Directory with an Open Source LDAP directory. |
Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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No recommendations listed |
Module Indicative Content |
Introduction to the role of Directory Services
Introduction to Directory Services and the LDAP protocol. Examining how Directory Services operate looking at Objects, Attributes, Roles and Administrative Tasks.
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Planning a Directory Service structure
Planning a Directory Service structure using Active Directory. This includes the design of an Organisational Unit, User, Computer and Group Strategy. Produce diagrams for each design.
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Installation and configuration of a Directory Service
Installation and configuration of Active Directory. Implementation of AD Design.
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Testing and Troubleshooting
Create a network; connecting clients; troubleshooting and testing AD Design.
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Installation and configuration of an Open Source Directory Service.
Implementing the Design in an Open Source platform.
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Module Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Course Work | 100.00% |
Module Special Regulation |
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AssessmentsFull Time On Campus
Part Time On Campus
Reassessment Requirement |
No repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will be offered solely on the basis of coursework and a repeat examination will not be offered.
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DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time On Campus |
Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
Practical |
Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Independent Study |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
8.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Workload: Part Time On Campus |
Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
Practical |
Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Independent Study |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
8.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Limoncelli, Thomas A., and Hogan, Christine. (2007), The practice of System and Network Administration,, 2nd. Addison Wesley, [ISBN: 0321492668]].
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Burgess, Mark. (2004), Principles of Network and System Administration,, 2nd. Wiley, [ISBN: 0470868074]].
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Configuring, Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008R2 - based Servers, Microsoft Press, Microsoft Press 2011, [ISBN: 64198PRODUCT].
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Brian Desmond, Joe Richards, Robbie Allen, Alistair G. Lowe-Norris. (2013), Active Directory: Designing, Deploying, and Running Active Directory, 5th. O'Reilly, [ISBN: 1449320023].
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Brian Svidergol, Robbie Allen. (2013), Active Directory Cookbook, 4th Edition Solutions for Administrators & Developers, O'Reilly Publishers, [ISBN: 1449320023].
| Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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Paul Cobbaut. (2013), Linux Fundamentals.
| Other Resources |
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Web Site, LINUX,
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Web Site, TechNet,
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