CIS 217 - Linux System Administration

5 Credits

Provides a continued in-depth view of current and future mainstream features of Linux. Emphasis is on system administration, configuration, communications, and file sharing. Students deploy Linux servers and application stacks. Network security is also addressed.

Pre-requisite(s) CIS 215 min 2.0
FeesAcademic Technology Fee

Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students in the CIS programs and professionals wishing to add to their IT skills.
Active Date 20240401T16:34:00

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22
Total Contact Hours 66
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Overview of System Administration
- Linux commands, features, and file system
- Daemons
System Administration
- Installation, booting and shutdown
- Root and privileges
- Processes
- Adding users and groups
- Periodic processes
- Backups
- Logfiles
- Domain Name System
- Network management and debugging
- Network file system
- Sharing system files
- E-mail
Network Security
- Access control
- Firewall configuration
Network Servers and Clients
Cloud Servers and Clients

Student Learning Outcomes
Build and maintain a network using Linux tools.

Implement access control in the Linux operating system.

Process data using Linux networking tools.

Describe the basic concepts of Linux communication with local and remote devices.

Explain Linux system and network administration.