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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/28/00 |
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CIS238 20012-20015 |
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3 Credit(s) |
4 Period(s) |
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UNIX System Administration |
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System administration tasks using one or more versions of UNIX. Topics include: installing the operation system, configuring peripherals, security, monitoring system performance, networking, and troubleshooting. Prerequisites: CIS126DA, or permission of instructor. |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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CIS238 20012-20015 |
UNIX System
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Describe the UNIX operating system commands and utilities. (I) |
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Manage disks and file systems. (I) |
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Install operating system and configure kernel. (II) |
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Use backup and restore procedures. (II) |
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Load licensed software. (II) |
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Configure peripherals. (III) |
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Monitor the system. (III, VII) |
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Troubleshoot system and network problems. (III, V) |
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Customize the user environment. (IV) |
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Connect to a network. (V) |
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Describe management of network communications. (V) |
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Set up a TCP/IP network. (V) |
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Manage a network file system. (V) |
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Manage Network Information Services (NIS). (V) |
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Attach Berkeley Interment Name Domain (BIND). (V) |
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Manage network printing. (V) |
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Describe the installation of network security. (VI) |
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Describe historical security holes. (VI) |
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Modify system security. (VI) |
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Describe system performance. (VII) |
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Use monitoring tools. (VII) |
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MCCCD Official Course Outline: |
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CIS238 20012-20015 |
UNIX System
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I. System components A. Hardware components and their functions B. Software components and their functions II. System supervisor duties A. Installing the operating system B. Starting the operating system C. Stopping the operating system D. Backing up and restoring files E. Multiple processor systems F. Setup of printing III. System maintenance duties A. Configuration control B. Kernel configuration C. Software license management D. Troubleshooting and diagnostics IV. User maintenance A. Adding users B. Deleting users C. Password controls D. Shell management V. Managing network communications A. Connecting to network/Internet B. Installing to the network C. Workstation configuration D. Server configuration E. Domain name servers F. Communications basics 1. Standards and protocols 2. TCP/IP 3. Internetwork considerations 4. Remote operations G. Network maintenance duties 1. Boot sequence 2. Commands and menu utilities 3. Directory structures and volumes 4. Security levels and privileges 5. Printing VI. Security installation A. UNIX security B. Default security C. Enhanced security D. Troubleshooting security problems VII. Checking system performance A. Tuning the system B. Preventative measures C. Platforms D. Modes E. Levels |