Franske CNT-2311 SP12 Schedule

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Administering Linux Operating Systems CNT-2311 - 3 credits Instructor: Dr. Ben Franske Term: Spring 2012 (1/12/2012-5/3/2012) Meetings: Th 6:00pm-9:50pm Location: B142

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: January 12

Topics:

• Course Syllabus and Schedule
• Introduction to Linux
• Using VirtualBox
• Installing Ubuntu Desktop
• Linux GUI Basics
• Installing Ubuntu Server
• Linux Command Line Basics
• Determine Groups for Chapters

Readings:

Due:

Session 2: January 19

Topics:

• Linux Installation and Usage
• Lab: Installing Fedora and Basic Commands

Readings:

• Chapter 1: Introduction to Linux
• Chapter 2: Linux Installation and Usage

Due:

• Chapter 2 Group: Presentation
• Chapter 2 Group: Questions (by Saturday night)

Session 3: January 26

Topics:

• Exploring Linux Filesystems
• Lab: Filesystem navigation, text file manipulation and text editors

Readings:

• Chapter 3: Exploring Linux Filesystems

Due:

• Everyone: Chapter 1 Online Assessment (by Friday night)
• Chapter 2 Group: Study Guide
• Chapter 3 Group: Presentation
• Chapter 3 Group: Questions (by Saturday night)

Session 4: February 2

Topics:

• Linux Filesystem Management
• Lab:

Readings:

• Chapter 4: Linux Filesystem Management

Due:

• Everyone: Chapter 2 Online Assessment (by Friday night)
• Chapter 3 Group: Study Guide
• Chapter 4 Group: Presentation
• Chapter 4 Group: Questions (by Saturday night)

Session 5: February 9

Topics:

• Linux Filesystem Administration
• Lab:

Readings:

• Chapter 5: Linux Filesystem Administration

Due:

• Everyone: Chapter 3 Online Assessment (by Friday night)
• Chapter 4 Group: Study Guide
• Chapter 5 Group: Presentation
• Chapter 5 Group: Questions (by Saturday night)

Session 6: February 16

Topics:

• Advanced Installation
• Lab:

Readings:

• Chapter 6: Advanced Installation

Due:

• Everyone: Chapter 4 Online Assessment (by Friday night)
• Chapter 5 Group: Study Guide
• Chapter 6 Group: Presentation
• Chapter 6 Group: Questions (by Saturday night)

Session 7: February 23

Topics:

• Working with the BASH Shell
• Lab:

Readings:

• Chapter 7: Working with the BASH Shell

Due:

• Everyone: Chapter 5 Online Assessment (by Friday night)
• Chapter 6 Group: Study Guide
• Chapter 7 Group: Presentation
• Chapter 7 Group: Questions (by Saturday night)

Session 8: March 1

Topics:

• System Initialization and X Windows
• Lab:

Readings:

• Chapter 8: System Initialization and X Windows

Due:

• Everyone: Chapter 6 Online Assessment (by Friday night)
• Chapter 7 Group: Study Guide
• Chapter 8 Group: Presentation
• Chapter 8 Group: Questions (by Saturday night)

NO CLASS: March 8

• No IHCC Classes this week, Spring Break

Session 9: March 15

Topics:

• Managing Linux Processes
• Lab:

Readings:

• Chapter 9: Managing Linux Processes

Due:

• Everyone: Chapter 7 Online Assessment (by Friday night)
• Chapter 8 Group: Study Guide
• Chapter 9 Group: Presentation
• Chapter 9 Group: Questions (by Saturday night)
• Show lab report progress to instructor

Session 10: March 22

Topics:

• Common Administrative Tasks
• Lab:

Readings:

• Chapter 10: Common Administrative Tasks

Due:

• Everyone: Chapter 8 Online Assessment (by Friday night)
• Chapter 9 Group: Study Guide
• Chapter 10 Group: Presentation
• Chapter 10 Group: Questions (by Saturday night)

Session 11: March 29

Topics:

• Compression, System Backup, and Software Installation
• Lab:

Readings:

• Chapter 11: Compression, System Backup, and Software Installation

Due:

• Everyone: Chapter 9 Online Assessment (by Friday night)
• Chapter 10 Group: Study Guide
• Chapter 11 Group: Presentation
• Chapter 11 Group: Questions (by Saturday night)

Session 12: April 5

Topics:

• Network Configuration
• Lab:

Readings:

• Chapter 12: Network Configuration

Due:

• Everyone: Chapter 10 Online Assessment (by Friday night)
• Chapter 11 Group: Study Guide
• Chapter 12 Group: Presentation
• Chapter 12 Group: Questions (by Saturday night)

Session 13: April 12

Topics:

• Configuring Network Services
• Lab:

Readings:

• Chapter 13: Configuring Network Services

Due:

• Everyone: Chapter 11 Online Assessment (by Friday night)
• Chapter 12 Group: Study Guide
• Chapter 13 Group: Presentation
• Chapter 13 Group: Questions (by Saturday night)

Session 14: April 19

Topics:

• Troubleshooting, Performance, and Security
• Lab:

Readings:

• Chapter 14: Troubleshooting, Performance, and Security

Due:

• Everyone: Chapter 12 Online Assessment (by Friday night)
• Chapter 13 Group: Study Guide
• Chapter 14 Group: Presentation
• Chapter 14 Group: Questions (by Saturday night)

Session 15: April 26

Topics:

• Skills Based Exam Part I

Readings:

Due:

• Everyone: Chapter 13 Online Assessment (by Friday night)
• Chapter 14 Group: Study Guide

Session 30: May 3

Topics:

• Skills Based Exam Part II

Readings:

Due:

• Everyone: Chapter 14 Online Assessment (by Friday night)
• Everyone: FINAL Online Assessment (due by Saturday night)
• Everyone: Lab Reports

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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.