Program Information
The Linux Administration micro-credential program covers aspects of Linux system administration including installation, configuration, scripting, managing, and troubleshooting different Linux distributions. This hands-on interactive micro credential program equips students with the skills required for career-entry positions in Linux system administration.
Program Outcomes
- Graduates will be able to:
Install and configure various Linux Operating System distributions and deploy Linux-based servers.
Demonstrate knowledge of Linux file system tasks, network configuration, compression, backup strategies, and common administrative tasks.
Manage Linux-based processes, network configuration, and performance monitoring and apply troubleshooting and security hardening techniques.
CISN 203
Linux Operating Systems
This course is an introduction to the Linux Operating System. Students will learn how to install a Linux Operating System, how to navigate the command line interface and how to display system information. Students will also learn about other Linux distributions and how to install them. Hands-on activities will involve creating/deleting directories, searching for files, creating text documents, exploring the file system, working in BASH and managing processes. 3-0-3
CISN 206
Linux Administration
This course is a continuation of Linux Operating Systems (CISN203), with focus on administrative tasks and network configuration. Students will learn how to create and deploy a Linux-based server, examine and manipulate filesystem tasks, network configuration, compression, backup strategies and common administrative tasks. We will also learn troubleshooting techniques as well as performance monitoring and security. This course follows the CompTIA Linux+ Certification guide used in the previous course. 3-0-3
