CIS 291 Linux Server Administration [back]
Course will provide comprehensive, hands-on application and instruction in multi-user, multi-tasking operating systems and networked operating systems. Topics include: operating system installation and configuration, storage configuration and management, server security configuration, user and group management, configuration and management of various server roles (such as LDAP, DNS, DHCP, Print, Mail, Samba, Apache), troubleshooting and disaster recovery.
The class follows the requirements for the Linux Professional Institute Certitication 2 (LPIC2) requirements.
Students seeking certification should expect to spend extra time (outside of class studying for the exam).
See the syllabus for specific topics covered. See the required text information for ordering information.
This course is not difficult but, if you do not have a good understanding of Linux structure and command line usage, you will not succeed. It is technical. It is comprehensive. It is very hands-on. It does require a significant time investment by students both in and out of the classroom.
Both Online and In-class versions of the course are offered.
This course is offered in two formats—Online and In-class. The two formats are tied together and taught using the exact same course requirements. This will permit students who start Online to attend the In-class sessions and the In-class students to move Online as required. If you find that the Online course is not for you and that you need the In-class environment to succeed or if you start the In-class course and find that your schedule has changed or life has intruded to the point that you cannot continue attending class at the specified time, you can move freely between the formats.
Not all students will succeed in an online class. Online classes are frequently more difficult to successfully complete since they lack the In-class course structure, student community and immediate access to an instructor to answer questions or help with lab procedures. As a result many online students become frustrated, fall behind in assignments and feel isolated.