CMSC 253 - UNIX/LINUX System Administration

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.

4 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, 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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