CMSC 253 - UNIX/LINUX System Administration

(G only)

Introduction to concepts, procedures, tasks, and utilities of UNIX/LINUX system administration. Topics include UNIX/LINUX system architecture, user administration, process management, software installation and management, hierarchy, creation, and management of file systems, device configuration and management, as well as networking fundamentals. PREREQUISITE(S): CMSC 110 or NWIT 127 , or consent of department. Four hours each week. Formerly CS 253.

4 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Install UNIX/LINUX operating system
Configure UNIX/LINUX kernel
Describe UNIX/LINUX system architecture
Describe the administrative tasks of the OS
Utilize system utilities to perform administrative tasks
Run and configure essential system processes
Describe the file system hiearchy
Create and maintain file systems
Perform backup and recovery
Create and maintain users and groups
Install and configure application software
Manage and configure devices
Install and configure network components

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