Computer Information Science American River College
Courses

CISN 120: Beginning Network Administration with Linux

Units: 3.00
Prerequisite: CISC 323 (Linux Operating System) with a grade of "C" or better
Advisory: CISC 324 (Intermediate Linux Operating System)
Hours: 45 hours lecture, 27 hours laboratory
Description: This course covers the basics of installation and administration of the Linux Network Operating System. Topics include installation of the Linux server, connecting to a network, how to utilize network utilities, administer and maintain network printing, protect network data, and install network applications. This course also covers how to plan, access, and manage file systems. Also included are how to plan and implement login and file system security, administer and maintain user accounts, upgrade the kernel, and back up servers.

Section 3: Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • describe the major components of a Linux network operating system.
  • discuss Linux licensing and copyright issues in layman's terms.
  • design, build, and maintain a logical and organized electronic file system.
  • analyze and construct user accounts and groups using best practices for security.
  • utilize the basic Linux network utilities to troubleshoot network connectivity.
  • install and configure network printing resources.
  • install and configure network/server applications.
  • analyze system backup methodologies and best practices for scheduling backups and restoring files and system state data.
  • plan and implement a recompile of the Linux kernel.
  • research and identify good Internet resources for obtaining answers to common problems, network anomalies and Linux server problems.
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