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ITC356 Getting Started With Linux (8)

Abstract

The aim of this subject is to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to perform administration tasks in a network operating system environment, specifically with Novell SuSE Linux.

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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Computing and Mathematics

Assumed Knowledge

ITC242

Enrolment restrictions

Not available to students who have completed subjects ITC514 and ITC555.
Incompatible subject(s)
ITC514 ITC555

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
be able to discuss briefly the history of Linux and current distributions
be able to carry out a Linux system installation;
be able to use the Linux desktop;
be able to locate and use help resource in the Linux system;
be able to administer the system with the management utility;
be able to manage directories and files;
be able to work with the shell and edit text files;
be able to use the command-line interface to administer the system;
be able to understand processes, jobs and runlevels;
be able to manage the network configuration;
be able to manage network services;
be able to manage security;
be able to understand hardware basics.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
Linux basics and system installation
The Linux desktop
Locating and using system help resources
Using the management utility
Managing directories and files in Linux
Working with the shell and editing text files
Using the Command-Line Interface to administer the system
Processes, jobs and runlevels
Managing the network configuration
Managing network services: DNS, and file and print services
Managing network services: NIS, email, xinetd, ssh, DHCP, httpd
Managing security
Hardware basics

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.