Describe various types of software licensing concepts and models.
Examples: site based, open source, per-concurrent user, subscription, version compatibility
Use virtualization technology in a server environment.
Example: using VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, or XenServer to allow the setup of virtual machines
Summarize the significance of utilizing asset management and documentation.
Manage accounts in domain and local environments.
Set up and maintain shared file system resources in a networked system.
Administer disk storage, including allocations and permissions in a networked system.
Detect physical security controls and data security risks.
Apply access control management to server administration.
Summarize the importance of data security and explain how security concepts are used to mitigate risk.
Perform server hardening techniques in a given scenario.
Explain the importance of proper server configuration and ways to mitigate the risk of server compromise.
Use effective tools to store, retrieve, evaluate, and synthesize information.
Create a disaster recovery plan, emphasizing the importance of backups and restore points.
Explain the process of decommissioning a server.
Perform end user support and assistance by troubleshooting and diagnosing through telephone, e-mail, remote access, or direct contact.
Troubleshoot network and security problems in a given operating system.
Describe search procedures used to identify possible solutions when troubleshooting software and hardware problems.
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.
Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.
Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.
Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.
Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.
Use technology to collaborate with peers and/or experts to create digital artifacts that can be published online for a target audience.
Formulate new ideas, solve problems, or create products through the design and engineering process by utilizing testing, prototypes, and user feedback.
Describe the differences between structured programming and object-oriented programming (OOP).
Describe the use of a main method in an application.
Examples: signature of main, how to consume an instance of your own class, command line arguments
Perform basic input and output using standard input and output streams.
Examples: print statements, import and use the scanner class
Evaluate the scope of a variable and declare a variable within a block, class, or method.
Define the inputs and outputs of a computer program.
Declare and use primitive data type variables.
Examples: byte, char, int, double, short, long, float, Boolean
Identify precision loss in primitive data types.
Examples: double, float
Explain how primitives differ from wrapper object types.
Examples: integer, Boolean
Outline and explain the logical steps necessary for the development of a computer program.
Examples: software development life cycle, structured programming
Create a basic algorithm using plain language (pseudocode).
Use flowcharts to represent logic graphically.
