Bob J. Danielson

Residential Faculty - Computer Information Systems

Computer Information Systems

480-461-7725

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Classes Taught

Summer 2023

CIS198 VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale 3 Credits

VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale is designed for experienced VMware vSphere users. It teaches advanced skills for configuring and maintaining a highly available and scalable virtual infrastructure. Through a mix of lecture and hands-on labs, you will configure and optimize the vSphere features that build a foundation for a truly scalable infrastructure and discuss when and where these features have the greatest effect. It enables you to understand vSphere at a deeper level and how to use advanced features and controls.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS197.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17396

Live Online

Live Online
Lecture/Lab
05/13/2023 - 06/17/2023
Sa
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Class Started

Notes: Northrop Grumman employees

Fall 2023

CIS197 VMware ESXI Server Enterprise 3 Credits

Introduction to vSphere and VMware ESXI server in the enterprise. Covers many aspects of virtualization for VMware ESXI server administration. Designed to develop knowledge and skills required to install, configure and troubleshoot a VMware ESXI Server (vSphere) including basic network functions.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [CIS105 and (BPC270 or MST150++) and (CIS126DL or CIS126RH) and (CIS190 or CNT140AB)] or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
20385

TBA

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
Open Entry / Open Exit
08/21/2023 - 09/08/2023

Open

20 of 20
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Open Entry class that does not meet at specific class times. Student start dates can be 8/22, 8/29 or 9/5 and you will have 14 weeks to complete the classwork. Please contact Liz Murphy (c.murphy@mesacc.edu or 480-461-7711) if you wish to enroll in this class. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 20385 Students may contact instructor at: robert.danielson@mesacc.edu

Class 20385 has recorded lectures/demonstrations and access to live labs. This class helps prepare students for the VMware Certified Professional – DataCenter Virtualization (VCP-DCV) exam and upon successful completion students will receive a discounted voucher for the exam.

Class 20385 does not meet on campus and is totally self-paced but has due dates for assignments and activities submissions. The class will cover vSphere 6.7 and has many hours of recorded discussion, lecture and demonstrations to help you with learning the content of the class. You will have access to live labs that relate to course content. This class is intended to help prepare you for the “VMware vSphere 6.7 Foundations” exam which is one of the exams required for the VCP-DCV 2020 certification. Upon passing the class you will receive a discount voucher to be used towards this exam and also provides the requirement to “attend one of the required training courses” for the VCP certification. Your instructor is a VMware Certified Instructor with many years of experience with many vSphere products.

https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/computer-information-systems/open-entry

CIS198 VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale 3 Credits

VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale is designed for experienced VMware vSphere users. It teaches advanced skills for configuring and maintaining a highly available and scalable virtual infrastructure. Through a mix of lecture and hands-on labs, you will configure and optimize the vSphere features that build a foundation for a truly scalable infrastructure and discuss when and where these features have the greatest effect. It enables you to understand vSphere at a deeper level and how to use advanced features and controls.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS197.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
34480

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
Open Entry / Open Exit
08/21/2023 - 09/08/2023

Open

20 of 20
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Open Entry class that does not meet at specific class times. Student start dates can be 8/22, 8/29 or 9/5 and you will have 14 weeks to complete the classwork. Please contact Liz Murphy (c.murphy@mesacc.edu or 480-461-7711) if you wish to enroll in this class. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 34480 Students may contact instructor at: robert.danielson@mesacc.edu

Class 34480 does not meet on campus and is totally self-paced but has due dates for assignments and activities submissions. The class will cover vSphere 6.7 and has many hours of recorded discussion, lecture and demonstrations to help you with learning the content of the class. You will have access to live labs that relate to course content. This class is intended to help prepare you for the “VMware vSphere 6.7 Foundations” exam which is one of the exams required for the VCP-DCV 2020 certification. Upon passing the class you will receive a discount voucher to be used towards this exam and also provides the requirement to “attend one of the required training courses” for the VCP certification. Your instructor is a VMware Certified Instructor with many years of experience with many vSphere products.

https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/computer-information-systems/open-entry

MST150WT Installing and Configuring Microsoft Windows 10 3 Credits

In-depth exploration of how to effectively install and configure Windows 10. Includes features of Windows 10, virtualization improvements, network connectivity, access to resources, monitor and maintain Windows clients and backup and recovery. Designed to prepare students for the Microsoft Windows 10 certification examination.

Prerequisites: None. CIS190 or CNT140AB suggested but not required.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
18776

Live Online

Live Online
Lecture/Lab
08/23/2023 - 10/11/2023
We
5:45 PM - 9:15 PM

Open

8 of 20
Seats Available

Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Every student needs to have a headset with a built-in microphone to participate in this class. Students may contact instructor at: robert.danielson@mesacc.edu

Fall Flex Start 2023

MST160 Azure Administrator 4 Credits

Teaches IT professionals how to manage Azure subscriptions, secure identities, administer the infrastructure, configure virtual networking, connect Azure and on-premises sites, manage network traffic, implement storage solutions, create and scale virtual machines, implement web apps and containers, backup and share data, and monitor solutions.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MST150WT, or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
20179

Live Online

Live Online
Lecture/Lab
10/16/2023 - 12/15/2023
Mo
5:45 PM - 9:00 PM

Open

17 of 20
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

MST260 Microsoft Azure Cloud Development and Operations 3 Credits

Designed to provide technical information and skills required to develop and operate Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure environments. Describes the design processes and implementation strategies for application and infrastructure that enable continuous integration, testing, and delivery, as well as infrastructure as code and process monitoring. Emphasizes processes, and technologies required to increase software delivery velocity and improve service reliability. Helps to prepare students for the Microsoft AZ-400, Azure DevOps Engineer or DevOps Institute, DevOps Foundation exams.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CIS156 and MST160) or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
34176

Live Online

Live Online
Lecture/Lab
10/17/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
5:45 PM - 9:15 PM

Open

18 of 20
Seats Available

Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 34176 Students may contact instructor at: robert.danielson@mesacc.edu

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