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ITI503 Linux Fundamentals (8)

Abstract

This subject provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage all Linux distributions. Students completing this subject have the knowledge to implement security options on client systems, configure security-related files and grasp common security practices. In addition, they will have the knowledge necessary to determine installation methods and select appropriate settings, protocols and software packages. The student will also have demonstrated proficiency in everyday management of Linux-based clients and basic management of server systems.

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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionSY/USSchool of Computing and Mathematics

Enrolment restrictions

Only for students enrolled in Master of Networking and System Administration Master of Management (IT) - MMgtInfoTech Graduate Certificate in Management (IT) - GradCertMgtInfoTech
Prerequisite(s)
ITI500

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
be able to determine the best installation methods;

be able to select appropriate settings, protocols and software packages, and validate correct performance as they relate to the initial installation of the operating system;

be able to determine proficiency in everyday management of Linux-based clients and basic management of server systems, and support, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based desktop systems;

be able to configure system settings, network services and access rights, and be able to configure files routinely used on client systems, such as mtab, fstab, hosts, resolv.conf, and inittab;

be able to describe common security terms and describe practices, as well as implement security options on client systems and be able to configure the appropriate security-related files;

be able to provide written documentation about any work they perform and identify information that should be recorded for an installation or change in configuration. In addition they must also be able to use system-generated files to monitor or diagnose systems;

identify and describe components used in a 32 or 64-bit x86 client computer or laptop, and also identify corresponding driver modules and common utilities used to configure or troubleshoot them.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
History and Development of Linux System Access Starting and Stopping Linux User Accounts Introduction to the Linux Filesystem Working with Linux Permissions Creating and Viewing Files Archiving Files Working in X Windows Printing Files Package Management Configuring the Linux Environment Multitasking Configuring and Managing Services Managing Network Services Working with Hardware Troubleshooting Linux Systems Preparing for a Linux Installation

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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.