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Course Overview

This course studies advanced computer system and network administration using interconnected Linux systems. Topics include Linux system and network administration utilities, and common network services including DHCP, DNS, SSH, NFS, NIS, Samba, Web, Firewalls, and etc. This course contains a lab intensive component.

Syllabus (tentative)

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Textbooks

• UNIX and Linux System Administration Handbook, 5th Edition, Evi Nemeth et al. , ISBN-10: 0134277554. (Recommended)

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Software Tools

VMware Fusion (MAC) / Workstation (Windows) | A software hypervisor | Download

OnTheHub TCU WebStore | Get your VMware Fusion/Workstation License

Docker Desktop | A tool for containerized applications | Download

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Useful Links

Cloud Service Provider

• Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cloud Computing Services
• AWS Educate, an academic gateway for the next generation of IT and cloud professionals.

Container Applications

• Docker Hub, a platform for creating, managing, and delivering container applications.