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Network Administration: Linux

Description:
The CIS: Network Administration: Linux certificate provides instruction for both entry-level and IT professionals aiming for skill enhancement on the specific knowledge and skills required to master Linux/Unix server systems. The certificate focuses on preparing for the administration of commercial Linux/Unix servers and network environments at the enterprise level.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
  • demonstrate competency in basic Microsoft Windows and Linux operating system terminology, command line interface commands, account management, and file management and storage.
  • define networking terminology, protocols, industry standard models, and best practices for configuring network operating system services.
  • configure and implement basic data security methods for protecting servers, workstations and networks from unauthorized access.
  • evaluate and demonstrate basic procedures for troubleshooting and replacing field replaceable components in microcomputers.
  • implement, evaluate and troubleshoot a transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP) addressing scheme.
  • define, implement, evaluate and troubleshoot the most common utilities and protocols of the TCP/IP suite.
  • install, configure, monitor, manage, backup, and customize a Linux server.
  • design, evaluate and implement and troubleshoot typical Linux server services in the areas of user accounts and security, printing, web server, telnet server, firewall, email server, domain name service, dynamic host configuration protocol, network file system, and Microsoft Windows compatibility.

Course List:
Required Program
CISC 323 Linux Operating System 1
CISC 324 Intermediate Linux Operating System 1
CISC 350 Introduction to Data Communications 1
CISC 361 Microcomputer Support Essentials - Preparation for A+ Certification 3
CISN 110 Networking Technologies - Preparation for N+ Certification 2
CISN 111 Intermediate Networking Technologies - Preparation for N+ Certification 2
CISN 119 TCP/IP Protocols 3
CISN 120 Beginning Network Administration with Linux 3
CISN 121 Network Administration with Linux: LAN Services 2
CISN 122 Network Administration with Linux: Internet Services 2
CISS 310 Network Security Fundamentals 3
Total Units: 23

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The CIS: Network Administration: Linux certificate provides instruction for both entry-level and IT professionals aiming for skill enhancement on the specific knowledge and skills required to master Linux/Unix server systems. The certificate focuses on preparing for the administration of commercial Linux/Unix servers and network environments at the enterprise level.
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