Network Operating Systems Administration
Description
Fundamental concepts of system administration. Design and administration of Linux and Windows-based network servers and workstations. Focus on basic network concepts such as user account administration, resource allocation, security issues, and Internet service management.
Textbook
Wells, Complete Guide to Linux System Admin, Course Technology, 2005, ISBN 0619216166
DiNicolo, Hands On Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Admin, Course Technology, 2007, ISBN 9781423902980
Course Outcomes
- Configure a basic Linux and Windows operating system (CIT 3, 9, 10)
- Analyze and solve issues with start up and shutdown of both a Linux and Windows servers (CIT 2, 10)
- Create and administer user accounts on both a Linux and Windows platform (CIT 9)
- Explain the workings of the file system structures on Linux and Windows (CIT 9)
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a system administrator (CIT 1)
- Monitor and analyze system problems (CIT 2, 10)
CIT Program Outcomes (What are these?)
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Principles of Undergraduate Learning (What are Principles of Undergraduate Learning?)
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Topics
- Startup/Shutdown/Run Levels
- Linux Shell
- Linux Users and File Systems
- Text Processing in Linux
- Linux Process Management
- Linux Print Services
- Device Configuration and Management
- Windows Active Directory Install/Configuration
- Windows Group Policy
- Windows File Systems/DFS/EFS
- Windows Task Scheduler
- IIS 6
Assessment
- Exams (2)
- Lab Exam
- Labs (3-5)
- Homework Assignments (8-12)
