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	'''Topics:'''		'''Topics:'''
	* Skills Based Final Exam ~~(other times available by appointment)~~		* Skills Based Final Exam

	'''Readings:'''		'''Readings:'''

	'''Due:'''		'''Due:'''
	* Online Final Exam		* Online Final Exam (OPEN Thursday 3PM to Friday 3PM)
	* Lab Reports		* Lab Reports
	* CNT Service Project		* CNT Service Project

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	* Chapter 10 Online Assessment		* Chapter 10 Online Assessment

	==Session 14: ~~MONDAY~~ December 14==		==Session 14: December 16==
	* Final Exam Week: Class Meets '''Monday December 14 4:00-5:50pm'''
	'''Topics:'''		'''Topics:'''
	* Skills Based Final Exam (other times available by appointment)		* Skills Based Final Exam (other times available by appointment)
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	'''Due:'''		'''Due:'''
			* Online Final Exam
	* Lab Reports		* Lab Reports
	* CNT Service Project		* CNT Service Project

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|coursename = Administering Linux Operating Systems
|coursenumber = CNT-2311
|numcredits = 3
|instructor = Dr. Ben Franske
|term = Fall 2010 (8/26/2010-12/16/2010)
|meetings = Th 6:00pm-9:20pm
|location = B143
}}

This schedule provides an outline of the topics expected to be covered in this course as well as the readings and assignments due each week. Topics and readings may change in which case you will be notified in class or by e-mail and the latest version of this document is always available from the course wiki. '''Please have all readings completed prior to the start of each class and be prepared to take part in the discussion.''' Unless otherwise noted online quizzes and exams are due at 11:59pm on the date indicated.

==Session 1: August 26==
'''Topics:'''
* Course Syllabus and Schedule
* Introduction/History of Linux
* Using VirtualBox (+with external USB drive)
* Installing Ubuntu Desktop
* Drive and directory structure
* Linux Basics (GUI and Command Line)

'''Readings:'''

'''Due:'''

==Session 2: September 2==
'''Topics:'''
* Exploring Linux Command-Line Tools
** Understanding Command-Line Basics
** Using Streams, Redirection, and Pipes
** Processing Text Using Filters
** Using Regular Expressions

'''Readings:'''
* Chapter 1: Exploring Linux Command-Line Tools

'''Due:'''
* Chapter 1 Questions

==Session 3: September 9==
'''Topics:'''
* Installing Fedora
* Managing Software
** Package Concepts
** Using RPM
** Using Debian Packages
** Converting Between Package Formats
** Package Dependencies and Conflicts
** Managing Shared Libraries
** Managing Processes

'''Readings:'''
* Chapter 2: Managing Software

'''Due:'''
* Chapter 2 Questions

==Session 4: September 16==
'''Topics:'''
* Configuring Hardware
** Configuring the BIOS and Core Hardware
** Configuring Expansion Cards
** Configuring USB Devices
** Configuring Hard Disks
** Designing a Hard Disk Layout
** Creating Partitions and Filesystems
** Maintaining Filesystem Health
** Mounting and Unmounting Filesystems

'''Readings:'''
* Chapter 3: Configuring Hardware

'''Due:'''
* Chapter 1 Online Assessment
* Chapter 3 Questions

==Session 5: September 23==
'''Topics:'''
* Managing Files
** Managing Files
** Managing Directories, Files and Links
** Managing File Ownership
** Controlling Access to Files
** Managing Disk Quotas
** Locating Files

'''Readings:'''
* Chapter 4: Managing Files

'''Due:'''
* Chapter 2 Online Assessment
* Chapter 4 Questions

==Session 6: September 30==
'''Topics:'''
* Booting Linux and Editing Files
** Installing Boot Loaders
** Understanding the Boot Process
** Dealing with Runlevels and the Initialization Process
** Editing Files with Vi

'''Readings:'''
* Chapter 5: Booting Linux and Editing Files

'''Due:'''
* Chapter 3 Online Assessment
* Chapter 5 Questions

==Session 7: October 7==
'''Topics:'''
* Configuring the X Window System, Localization, and Printing
** Configuring Basic X Features
** Configuring X Fonts
** Managing GUI Logins
** Using X for Remote Access
** X Accessibility
** Configuring Localization and Internationalization
** Configuring Printing

'''Readings:'''
* Chapter 6: Configuring the X Window System, Localization, and Printing

'''Due:'''
* Chapter 4 Online Assessment
* Chapter 6 Questions

==Session 8: October 14==
'''Topics:'''
* Administering the System
** Managing Users and Groups
** Tuning User and System Environments
** Using System Log Files
** Maintaining the System Time
** Running Jobs in the Future

'''Readings:'''
* Chapter 7: Administering the System

'''Due:'''
* Chapter 5 Online Assessment
* Chapter 7 Questions

==NO CLASS: October 21==
* No class, EdMN Conference

==Session 9: October 28==
'''Topics:'''
* Configuring Basic Networking
** Understanding TCP/IP Networking
** Understanding Network Addressing
** Configuring Linux for a Local Network
** Diagnosing Network Connections

'''Readings:'''
* Chapter 8: Configuring Basic Networking

'''Due:'''
* Chapter 6 Online Assessment
* Chapter 8 Questions

==Session 10: November 4==
'''Topics:'''
* Writing Scripts, Configuring E-mail, and Using Databases
** Managing the Shell Environment
** Writing Scripts
** Managing E-mail
** Managing Data with SQL

'''Readings:'''
* Chapter 9: Writing Scripts, Configuring E-mail, and Using Databases

'''Due:'''
* Chapter 7 Online Assessment
* Chapter 9 Questions

==NO CLASS: November 11==
* No class, Veterans' Day

==Session 11: November 18==
'''Topics:'''
* Securing Your System
** Administering Network Security
** Administering Local Security
** Configuring SSH
** Using GPG

'''Readings:'''
* Chapter 10: Securing Your System

'''Due:'''
* Chapter 8 Online Assessment
* Chapter 10 Questions

==NO CLASS: November 25==
* No class, Thanksgiving

==Session 12: December 2==
'''Topics:'''
* Linux Applications
** Webmin
** Apache Webserver

'''Readings:'''

'''Due:'''
* Chapter 9 Online Assessment
* New questions for all chapters 1-10 (3 questions per chapter)

==Session 13: December 9==
'''Topics:'''
* Advanced Linux Networking
** DHCP Services
** Firewalls, NAT and Routing
** DNS Services

'''Readings:'''

'''Due:'''
* Chapter 10 Online Assessment

==Session 14: MONDAY December 14==
* Final Exam Week: Class Meets '''Monday December 14 4:00-5:50pm'''
'''Topics:'''
* Skills Based Final Exam (other times available by appointment)

'''Readings:'''

'''Due:'''
* Lab Reports
* CNT Service Project

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The instructor reserves the right to modify and adjust the schedule and assignments as needed during the course of this class. The most up to date version will always be available on the course website or from the instructor.

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BenFranske: /* Session 14: December 16 */

BenFranske at 23:33, 26 August 2010

BenFranske at 16:33, 26 August 2010

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