UNIX/Linux System Administration

DEL MAR COLLEGE Master Course Syllabus

UNIX/Linux System Administration Course Number: ITSC1358

College Year: 2013-2014 Professor Name: Michael P. Harris, CCNA, CCAI Semester: Spring Office Location: VB-114 Phone Contact: (361) 698-1299 DMC Email Address: [email protected] Class Website: academy.delmar.edu/Courses/ITSC1358

Course Description: This is a course in basic UNIX/GNU Linux workstation administration. It includes installing a standalone system, adding users, backing up and restoring file systems, and adding new printer support. Emphasis is placed on the procedures needed to perform system administration tasks. The course introduces the concept of file system and disk management.

Prerequisite: ITSC 1405 – PC Operating Systems Co-Requisite: N/A

Student Learning Outcomes: Upon course completion, the student will be able to:

A. Manage user accounts B. Maintain system security C. Configure new devices D. Install and partition disk drives E. Manage file systems F. Configure and schedule system-related jobs G. Maintain print services, install the operating system H. Administer software packages and patches I. Perform backup and recovery operations J. Solve user-related problems K. Make a class presentation on a topic relating to UNIX/GNU Linux. Texas Skill Standards Learning Outcomes: This course also includes Learning Outcomes specified by the Texas Skill Standards Board. These outcomes are included in this syllabus and will be evaluated on major exams. A5. Research technical alternatives and analyze technical options C1. Plan and document system configuration C2. Implement new system configuration C3. Perform workstation configuration and software loading E1. Set up and maintain user accounts E2. Coordinate, communicate and document changes E9. Manage and implement contingency and emergency recovery plans F4. Perform system backups and restore data G5. Detect, monitor and report security problems

Course Outline: (Spring 16-week schedule) General description of the subject matter of lectures or discussions by week: Week Chapter Topic 1, 2 1 Introduction to Linux (and UNIX) 3 2, 6 Linux Installation and Usage 4 3 Linux Filesystems 5 4 Linux Filesystem Management 6 5 Linux Filesystem Administration 7, 8 7 Bash Command Line Utilities and Shell scripts 9 8 System Initialization and X-Windows 10 9 Managing Linux Processes 11 10, 11 Common Administrative Tasks 12 12 Network Configuration and Management 13 13 Configuring Network Services 14 14 Troubleshooting, Performance, and Security 15, 16 Skills Exam & Final Exam

List of textbook(s) and required and recommended readings: Required: Linux+ Guide to Linux Certification, 3rd Edition Course Technology - Cengage Learning, ISBN-10: 1-4188-3721-0 ISBN-13: 978-1-4188-3721-1 Other materials: 4-8GB Flash Drive, Notebooks, CDR/CDRWs, home internet connection.

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Students are expected to regularly check their DMC email. In addition online resources are available through: http://webDMC.delmar.edu & academy.delmar.edu/Courses/ITSC1358

Grading and Methods of evaluation: Class Participation 10 % Labs, Journal, & Assignments 20 % Quizzes and Exams 40 % Skills-Based Exam (Practicum) 15 % Final Exam 15 %

*Attendance:Class and Lab attendance is mandatory. Absences totaling more than 4 class periods is considered excessive and grounds for being dropped from the course. A sign-in sheet will be available for students to register their attendance each class period. It is each student’s responsibility to sign in to register his/her attendance. *Labs: Students are responsible for completing all labs assigned by the due date. Labs will be graded on accuracy, neatness, and timeliness of the work. Labs may be done either with fully functional versions of Linux (MSys, Fedora, Ubuntu, Android, Virtual Machines, or other methods as assigned by the instructor. The student should acquire skill in using multiple methods of completing labs. *Exams: We will have quizzes and exams throughout the semester. We will have a hands-on practicum (Skills-Based Exam) at the end of the semester in which students will be able to demonstrate skills acquired during this semester. This exam is intended to evaluate your retention of the concepts and skills introduced during lecture and lab. Effective use of lab time greatly enhances the level of performance on skills-based exams. The exam will consist of tasks to complete on a live system and questions about those tasks. Helping others on lab assignments is allowed and even encouraged as long as the final product reflects the individual’s own effort. However, academic cheating and plagiarism of any kind is a breach of student conduct and may result in disciplinary action. Receiving or providing help on exams is strictly prohibited. Examples of possible actions include a warning with loss of assignment credit, being dropped from the class, college suspension, and college expulsion. I encourage you to contact me at any time you have questions about the content or administration of this class. *E-mail –or- text me to ask questions or to schedule an appointment for a conference, or drop by my office during posted office hours.

ITSC 1358 – Unix/Linux System Administration Page 3 of 4 Syllabus The content, schedule, administration, and management of this course are subject to change at any time. The instructor reserves the right to modify the schedule contained in this syllabus at any time. Expected classroom etiquette: • Academic Honesty and Ethics – While helping classmates on assignments is encouraged, the final product must reflect the individual’s effort. Copying another student’s work is considered academic dishonesty and both the donor and recipient’s work will be reviewed. Academic cheating or plagiarism of any kind is a student breach of acceptable conduct and will result in disciplinary action as defined in the Del Mar Standards of Students Policy B7.13.6 (web location goes here). Each student must familiarize themselves with this document. Examples of possible actions include a warning with loss of assignment credit, being dropped from or failing the class, and suspension or expulsion from the college. • Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) – All registered students must adhere to the computer usage standards as outline in the Computer and Network Resources Statement of Acceptable Use (http://web address here). Each student must sign an instructor’s form to indicate that the student has read and understood the AUP. • Special Academic Needs and Services – Any student who has special academic needs must contact the instructor with pertinent information. Students requesting disability accommodations or information are encouraged to contact the Office of Special Services, Harvin Center, room 188 (698-1298) or West Campus, Coleman Center (698-1741). • Incomplete Grades – An “I” grade is a signed agreement between the student and the instructor, both agreeing that all of the requirements necessary for the completion of the course will be done at a date later than the last day of the semester in which the student has enrolled for the class (as per Del Mar College Catalog and Student Handbook, Grade Values). Refer to individual instructor syllabus for additional requirements. • Cell Phones and Pagers - Please extend courtesy to your classmates by turning off or silencing your cell phones and pagers. Cell phone conversations, instant messaging, and cell phone photography are prohibited during class and lab times. • Food and drinks are prohibited in the classrooms (see special posted notice).

College policies: In the current Del Mar College Catalog, see; DMC Attendance Policy, -page 60 DMC Academic Policies, beginning on -page 56 Student Rights, Responsibilities and Safety, beginning on -page 78.

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