Abstract

This subject provides a general introduction to managing computers called servers that provide web, file, electronic mail, and similar kinds of networked services. Computers running the Linux operating system are studied. Students learn to operate servers via the command line, write scripts to automate management tasks, analyse and improve the … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Introduction to server administration.Working from the command line.Automating system tasks.Files, directories, and file systems.Backup and recovery.Server network administration.Network services.Security.Performance analysis.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to describe the duties and responsibilities of a systems administrator;
2.
be able to manage servers from the command line;
3.
be able to create and manage basic information services;
4.
be able to write scripts to automate various server management tasks;
5.
be able to analyse and improve the performance of servers;
6.
be able to formulate methods for protecting data and services accessed via the internet.

Assumed knowledge

Background knowledge at the level of ITC212 or ITC242

Enrolment restrictions

Available to undergraduate students only.