Linux/Unix Operating System CS260 Fall 2009 5 Credits Instructor: John Fowler Office 1120 (Middle Office) Office

Phone 529-1616 Office hours 9:30-10:30 AM Daily E-mail Address: john.fowler@wwcc.edu Class Time: 8:30 9:20AM Classroom: 1120

Books: Getting Started with Linux: Novell's Guide to CompTIA's Linux+ (Course 3060) (Paperback - May 12, 2006) by Jason Eckert and Novell. ISBN-10:
141883730X; ISBN-13: 978-1418837303

Description:

This course gives an introduction to multi-user and multi processing operating systems through a study of the UNIX operating system as implemented on the microcomputer. Linux will be used to facilitate the learning experience. Assignments, Labs & Projects Chapter Tests Mid-Term and Final 40% 30% 30%

Grades:

Note: For every chapter assigned, students will be responsible for reading the chapter and completing assigned review questions, exercises, and projects by the due date.

Course Description:
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This course is designed to help students successfully pass CompTIAs Linux+ Certification exam. CompTIA has revised their Linux+ Certification to meet industry demands by reducing its focus on hardware terminology and increasing its focus on the configuration of network services and security. The course covers Red Hat Fedora Core 2, the newest version of the popular Linux operating system. Not only will this prepare students for CompTIAs Linux+ Certification, the course will equip all students with the information necessary to remain current with industry changes. Specific topics covered include:

Introduction to Linux Preparing for Linux Installation Linux Installation and Usage Exploring Linux Filesystems Storage Management Linux Filesystem Administration Advanced Installation Working with the BASH Shell System Initialization and X Windows Managing Linux Processes Common Administrative Tasks Compression, System Backup, and Software Installation Troubleshooting and Performance Network Configuration Configuring Network Services and Security

Grade Assignment:
94 100% 90 93.99% 86.66 89.99% 83.33-86.65% 80.00-83.32% 76.66-79.99% 73.33-76.32% 70-73.32% 66.66-69.99% 63.33-66.65% 60-63.32% 59.99% and down Percentage Score A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D DF Grade Earned

Class Schedule: The following is a tentative schedule for the course. The instructor reserves the right to make schedule changes based on the needs of the students in the class. Quizzes are unscheduled and may be given without notice.
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Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Date Sept 21 Sept 28 Oct 5 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Nov 2 Nov 9 Nov 16 Nov 23 Nov. 30 Dec 7

Topics 1. Linux Basics and SLES 9 Installation 2. Use the Linux Desktop 3. Locate and Use Help Resources 4. Use the YaST Management Utility to Administer the System 5. Manage Directories and Files in the Linux System 6. Work with the Linux Shell and Edit Text Files 7. Use the Command Line Interface to Administer the System 8. Processes, Jobs, and Run levels in the Linux System 9. Manage the Network 10. Manage Network Services 11. Manage Security 12. Hardware Basics Finals Week

Chapter Readings & Labs Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12

Exams

Final Exam

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