INFO 1121 - Linux Operating Systems II

4.5 Credits

This course introduces students to Linux System Administration. Topics include installing the Linux operating system, automation, process creation and management, managing system backups, resource management, managing users and groups, and other server administration topics. This course is the second course toward student success in achieving the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHSCA) certification.

Prerequisites: (1) INFO 1111

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Define the components of a Linux system, the shell, the kernel, and portability.
Explain the procedures used to bring up a Linux system, check the file system on that system and bring the system down.
Understand the FHS, use of the fsck program, and the purpose of the /dev, /bin, /usr, and /etc directories.
Describe the processes utilized in mounting and unmounting a Linux file system.
Describe what action is needed to handle system shutdowns and crashes on a Linux system.
Describe the methods used to add and remove users from a Linux system.
Describe the methods used in backing up and creating of archives on the Linux system.
Describe security features that a system administrator must deal with on their Linux system.
Describe and demonstrate uses for shell programming.

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