Overview

CPTR-254 | Unix Systems Administration

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the installation, management, and utilization of UNIX operating systems within the context of a business environment. Students will gain practical insights into the deployment of common UNIX tools for system support and administration, equipping them with the skills necessary to navigate and optimize UNIX-based infrastructures.

Expectations and Goals

• Installation and configuration of various UNIX variants
• Mastery of fundamental UNIX system administration concepts
• An understanding of widely used UNIX utilities for system monitoring and management
• Hands-on experience with the OS command-line interface
• An understanding of security measures to safeguard UNIX systems
• Incident response and recovery strategies
• Knowledge on how to work with vendors and clients to deliver systems meeting expectations
• How to configure and secure networks as it relates to UNIX systems
• How to establish and maintain robust backup and recovery procedures

Required Textbook

Unix and Linux System Administration Handbook, Fifth Edition by Evi Nemeth et. al
Published by Addison-Wesley Professional
ISB: 978-0134277554

Due Dates

Labs

• Labs are due at the end of the following lab assignment's first period
• 10 points will be deducted for every week they are late; however, extensions may be granted if technical difficulties are encountered
• There are no drops for lab assignments

Homework and Quizzes

• Homework and quizzes will be due by 11:59 PM every Tuesday the week after they are assigned
• Late work will not be accepted
• Two of your lowest quiz grades will be dropped at the end of the semester