Unix Systems Administration

Course Description:

Cover the bases and mechanisms of UNIX system administration. Starting with the key concepts, system administration duties, system organization, system installation and configuration; the course moves on to file-system architecture, and introduction to process management. Exercises covering these aspects of system administration are an integral part of the course.

Students learn how to administer a multi-user UNIX/LINUX computer system. Installing, configuring, and managing the system are incorporated into group hands-on activities. Students use the procedures to monitor and maintain the system to enhance use of the UNIX/LINUX operating system.

Objective:

After completion of the course students should be able to:

• provide the knowledge and skills needed to maintain successful day-to-day operation of a UNIX system.
• give students practical experience in administration of a Unix environment concentrate on the basic specific Unix flavor.

Course Content:

• Introduction
• Overview of UNIX/LINUX system
• Managing users and groups
• Networking
• Backup
• Security