Revised 05/2023

ITN 170 - Linux System Administration (3 CR.)

Course Description

Focuses instruction on the installation, configuration and administration of the Linux operating system and emphasizes the use of Linux as a network client and workstation. Lecture 3 hours per week.

General Course Purpose

None.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

Prerequisite: ITE 152 or ITE 115, ITE 119.

Course Objectives

Upon completing the course, the student will be able to:

• Install common Linux distributions
• Automate the installation of Linux through the use of “kickstart” scripts
• Modify and maintain system configuration files and startup scripts
• Install and maintain software applications
• Administer user and group accounts
• Configure and control hardware devices
• Integrate Linux as a client within an existing network
• Configure TCP/IP network parameters
• Configure client software
• Configure and use the X-Window system
• Perform basic troubleshooting
• Configure basic host security
• Compile and install a custom Linux kernel
• Describe and identify the run levels 0-6
• Configure printing (local and network)

Major Topics to Be Included

• Installation of Linux
• System initialization scripts
• Installation and upgrade of system software
• Compiling system software from source code
• User administration
• Installing and configuring hardware devices
• Installing and configuring print services
• Network configuration
• Utilizing network services
• Configuration of X-Windows
• Troubleshooting system failures
• System security