COURSE DESCRIPTION: 
Installation, management, and support of the Linux operating system. Advanced topics including disk management, configuration of network services, and security. Prerequisite: CNT115 or CNT118 or CNT120

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Introduction to Linux
2. Linux installation and usage
3. Linux file systems
4. Linux server deployment and virtualization
5. The BASH shell
6. System initialization and X Windows
7. Linux processes
8. Administrative tasks
9. Software installation 10. Network configuration
11. Performance, security and cloud services

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Outline the key features of the Linux operating system and identify the characteristics of various Linux distributions. (1)
2. Plan for and install a Linux operating system. (2)
3. Manage and navigate the Linux file system. (3)
4. Deploy a Linux server and use virtualization tools. (4)
5. Explain the concept of shell as used in the Linux operating system. (5)
6. Configure, and maintain the Linux graphical interface. (6)
7. Monitor and manage Linux processes. (7)
8. Perform system administrative tasks. (8)
9. Install and update software packages. (9)
10. Manage and configure network services. (10)
11. Configure performance, security, and cloud features. (11)

REQUIRED ASSESSMENT:
1. Cisco Academy on-line chapter exams and final exam. Cisco Academy skills final exam.

4.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
3.000 Lab hours

Levels: Credit
Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab, Spring Semester only

Prerequisites:
(Credit level CNT115 Minimum Grade of C or CNT118 Credit level Minimum Grade of C or Credit level CNT120 Minimum Grade of C)

Comp Tech & Instruct Support Division
Computer Networking Technology Department