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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
CS 181.3 | Title:
LINUX ADMINISTRATION 2 |
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| Full Title:
Linux Administration 2 |
| Last Reviewed:2/14/2022 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 8 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
CS 181.23B
Catalog Description:
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In this course, students will prepare for the Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1 certification. This course prepares students for the exam objectives aligned to the second half of the Linux Professional Institute (www.LPI.org) LPIC-1 Linux Administrator first certification exam. Students who successfully complete this course will understand shells, scripting, data management, interfaces and desktops, administrative tasks, essential system services, network fundamentals and system security. Linux has been around since the mid-'90s and is widely adopted across products, markets and industries. Mastering Linux installation, configuring and maintenance is key to securing an IT administrator job.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of CS 181.2 ( or CS 181.23A)
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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In this course, students will prepare for the Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1 certification. This course prepares students for the exam objectives aligned to the second half of the Linux Professional Institute (www.LPI.org) LPIC-1 Linux Administrator first certification exam. Students who successfully complete this course will understand shells, scripting, data management, interfaces and desktops, administrative tasks, essential system services, network fundamentals and system security. Linux has been around since the mid-'90s and is widely adopted across products, markets and industries. Mastering Linux installation, configuring and maintenance is key to securing an IT administrator job.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of CS 181.2 ( or CS 181.23A)
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Not Certificate/Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Use current best pratice encryption methods to secure data and communications.
2. Configure basic network services, using virtual machines running Linux.
3. Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of accessibility technologies.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Configure and implement general networking methods and security policies.
2. Maintain the system time and synchronize the clock via Network Time Protocol (NTP).
3. Perform basic forward and alias configuration on a client host using Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) programs.
4. Localize a system in a language different than English.
5. Review and modify system configuration to ensure host security in accordance with local security policies.
6. Customize existing scripts or write simple new Bash scripts.
7. Add, remove, suspend and change user accounts in accordance with local security policies.
Topics and Scope
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I. Advanced Shell Features
A. Shell scripts
B. Bash scripts
II. Administering the Display
A. X window
B. Graphical desktops
C. Accessibility
III. User and System Administration
A. User and group accounts
B. Scheduling jobs
C. Localization
IV. System Services
A. System time
B. System logging
C. Email configuration
D. Printer management
V. Networking
A. Network fundamentals
B. Network configuration
C. Network troubleshooting
VI. System Security
A. Account security
B. Host security
C. Encryption, including public & private keys
Assignments:
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Reading assignments include:
1. Online research of Linux programming methods
2. Approximately 30 pages per week from the curriculum
Homework problems include:
1. Weekly online discussion thread participation
2. Hands-on exercises and class performances to demonstrate proficiency with topics
3. Online exams (10-20)
4. Computer configuration assignments using the Linux operating system
Other assignments include:
1. Skills demonstration examinations
2. Classroom scenario-based exercises
3. Midterm
4. Final exam
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
5 - 10% |
| Weekly written online discussions | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
15 - 30% |
| Homework problems, assignments for Linux configuration | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
20 - 30% |
| Class performance of Linux configuration and skills demonstration examinations | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
20 - 30% |
| Exams, Midterm, Final Exam and skill demonstration examinations | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
5 - 20% |
| Attendance and participation in scenario-based exercises | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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UNIX and Linux System Administration Handbook. 5th ed. Nemeth, Evi; Snyder, Garth; Hein, Trent R.; Whaley, Ben; Mackin, Dan. Addison-Wesley Professional. 2017 (classic)
Linux Bible. 10th ed. Negus, Christopher. Wiley Press. 2020
Linux Administration: The Linux Operating System and Command Line Guide for Linux Administrators. Cannon, Jason. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. 2016 (classic)
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