cse2sax operating system administration
OPERATING SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
CSE2SAX
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject covers the skills and knowledge required for the deployment of network servers based on an operating system. Techniques and skills for system administration are developed throughout the course of this subject. It further validates the candidates technical abilities in understanding the architecture of an operating system, installing and configuring an operating system, working at the operating systems command line, handling files and access permissions as well as system security and performing certain maintenance tasks such as backup and restore. This subject is designed to prepare students for undertaking a vendor certification on Linux operating system.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in either SBAIO or SBACTO and have passed CSE2NFX and CSE2CNX
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Test Out: Linux Pro | Prescribed | 2016 | Testout |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply the major components of an operating system in a networking context.
- Activities:
- Self-paced online learning activities, webinars and online discussion forums.
02. Install and configure an operating system for a network server infrastructure.
- Activities:
- Webinars and discussion forums. A practical activity will follow the lectures and webinars.
03. Implement appropriate credentials including system security to build a robust network server.
- Activities:
- Self-paced online learning activities, webinars and online discussion forums.
04. Configure and manage services on a network server to meet business requirements.
- Activities:
- Self-paced online learning activities, webinars and online discussion forums.
05. Plan and implement maintenance tasks to protect the system against unexpected failure within a business environment.
- Activities:
- Self-paced online learning activities, webinars and online discussion forums.
Subject options
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Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 02 - 13
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 02 to week 13 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (30 minutes) (equivalent to 500 words) | Multiple Choice and/or short answer questions test on operating system theory | 15 | 01 |
| Practical scenario-based report (equivalent to 1,500 words) | A practical scenario-based report installing, configuring and setting access permissions towards resources on an operating system within a virtualised environment | 35 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Practical scenario-based report on network services and system security (equivalent to 1,500 words) | A practical scenario-based report on configuring, managing network services and system security within a virtualised environment to satisfy requirements | 35 | 03, 04 |
| Practical scenario-based report on maintaining an operating system (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on planning and implementing maintenance tasks within a virtualised environment to satisfy requirements | 15 | 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 06 - 17
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 06 to week 17 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (30 minutes) (equivalent to 500 words) | Multiple Choice and/or short answer questions test on operating system theory | 15 | 01 |
| Practical scenario-based report (equivalent to 1,500 words) | A practical scenario-based report installing, configuring and setting access permissions towards resources on an operating system within a virtualised environment | 35 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Practical scenario-based report on network services and system security (equivalent to 1,500 words) | A practical scenario-based report on configuring, managing network services and system security within a virtualised environment to satisfy requirements | 35 | 03, 04 |
| Practical scenario-based report on maintaining an operating system (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on planning and implementing maintenance tasks within a virtualised environment to satisfy requirements | 15 | 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 21
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (30 minutes) (equivalent to 500 words) | Multiple Choice and/or short answer questions test on operating system theory | 15 | 01 |
| Practical scenario-based report (equivalent to 1,500 words) | A practical scenario-based report installing, configuring and setting access permissions towards resources on an operating system within a virtualised environment | 35 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Practical scenario-based report on network services and system security (equivalent to 1,500 words) | A practical scenario-based report on configuring, managing network services and system security within a virtualised environment to satisfy requirements | 35 | 03, 04 |
| Practical scenario-based report on maintaining an operating system (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on planning and implementing maintenance tasks within a virtualised environment to satisfy requirements | 15 | 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 14 - 25
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 14 to week 25 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (30 minutes) (equivalent to 500 words) | Multiple Choice and/or short answer questions test on operating system theory | 15 | 01 |
| Practical scenario-based report (equivalent to 1,500 words) | A practical scenario-based report installing, configuring and setting access permissions towards resources on an operating system within a virtualised environment | 35 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Practical scenario-based report on network services and system security (equivalent to 1,500 words) | A practical scenario-based report on configuring, managing network services and system security within a virtualised environment to satisfy requirements | 35 | 03, 04 |
| Practical scenario-based report on maintaining an operating system (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on planning and implementing maintenance tasks within a virtualised environment to satisfy requirements | 15 | 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 19 - 30
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 19 to week 30 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (30 minutes) (equivalent to 500 words) | Multiple Choice and/or short answer questions test on operating system theory | 15 | 01 |
| Practical scenario-based report (equivalent to 1,500 words) | A practical scenario-based report installing, configuring and setting access permissions towards resources on an operating system within a virtualised environment | 35 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Practical scenario-based report on network services and system security (equivalent to 1,500 words) | A practical scenario-based report on configuring, managing network services and system security within a virtualised environment to satisfy requirements | 35 | 03, 04 |
| Practical scenario-based report on maintaining an operating system (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on planning and implementing maintenance tasks within a virtualised environment to satisfy requirements | 15 | 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 23 - 34
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 23 to week 34 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (30 minutes) (equivalent to 500 words) | Multiple Choice and/or short answer questions test on operating system theory | 15 | 01 |
| Practical scenario-based report (equivalent to 1,500 words) | A practical scenario-based report installing, configuring and setting access permissions towards resources on an operating system within a virtualised environment | 35 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Practical scenario-based report on network services and system security (equivalent to 1,500 words) | A practical scenario-based report on configuring, managing network services and system security within a virtualised environment to satisfy requirements | 35 | 03, 04 |
| Practical scenario-based report on maintaining an operating system (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on planning and implementing maintenance tasks within a virtualised environment to satisfy requirements | 15 | 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 7, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 27 - 38
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (30 minutes) (equivalent to 500 words) | Multiple Choice and/or short answer questions test on operating system theory | 15 | 01 |
| Practical scenario-based report (equivalent to 1,500 words) | A practical scenario-based report installing, configuring and setting access permissions towards resources on an operating system within a virtualised environment | 35 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Practical scenario-based report on network services and system security (equivalent to 1,500 words) | A practical scenario-based report on configuring, managing network services and system security within a virtualised environment to satisfy requirements | 35 | 03, 04 |
| Practical scenario-based report on maintaining an operating system (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on planning and implementing maintenance tasks within a virtualised environment to satisfy requirements | 15 | 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 8, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 32 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (30 minutes) (equivalent to 500 words) | Multiple Choice and/or short answer questions test on operating system theory | 15 | 01 |
| Practical scenario-based report (equivalent to 1,500 words) | A practical scenario-based report installing, configuring and setting access permissions towards resources on an operating system within a virtualised environment | 35 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Practical scenario-based report on network services and system security (equivalent to 1,500 words) | A practical scenario-based report on configuring, managing network services and system security within a virtualised environment to satisfy requirements | 35 | 03, 04 |
| Practical scenario-based report on maintaining an operating system (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on planning and implementing maintenance tasks within a virtualised environment to satisfy requirements | 15 | 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 9, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 47
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 36 to week 47 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (30 minutes) (equivalent to 500 words) | Multiple Choice and/or short answer questions test on operating system theory | 15 | 01 |
| Practical scenario-based report (equivalent to 1,500 words) | A practical scenario-based report installing, configuring and setting access permissions towards resources on an operating system within a virtualised environment | 35 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Practical scenario-based report on network services and system security (equivalent to 1,500 words) | A practical scenario-based report on configuring, managing network services and system security within a virtualised environment to satisfy requirements | 35 | 03, 04 |
| Practical scenario-based report on maintaining an operating system (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on planning and implementing maintenance tasks within a virtualised environment to satisfy requirements | 15 | 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 10, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 41 - 52
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 41 to week 52 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (30 minutes) (equivalent to 500 words) | Multiple Choice and/or short answer questions test on operating system theory | 15 | 01 |
| Practical scenario-based report (equivalent to 1,500 words) | A practical scenario-based report installing, configuring and setting access permissions towards resources on an operating system within a virtualised environment | 35 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Practical scenario-based report on network services and system security (equivalent to 1,500 words) | A practical scenario-based report on configuring, managing network services and system security within a virtualised environment to satisfy requirements | 35 | 03, 04 |
| Practical scenario-based report on maintaining an operating system (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on planning and implementing maintenance tasks within a virtualised environment to satisfy requirements | 15 | 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 11, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day in week 45 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (30 minutes) (equivalent to 500 words) | Multiple Choice and/or short answer questions test on operating system theory | 15 | 01 |
| Practical scenario-based report (equivalent to 1,500 words) | A practical scenario-based report installing, configuring and setting access permissions towards resources on an operating system within a virtualised environment | 35 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Practical scenario-based report on network services and system security (equivalent to 1,500 words) | A practical scenario-based report on configuring, managing network services and system security within a virtualised environment to satisfy requirements | 35 | 03, 04 |
| Practical scenario-based report on maintaining an operating system (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on planning and implementing maintenance tasks within a virtualised environment to satisfy requirements | 15 | 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 12, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 49
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day in week 49 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (30 minutes) (equivalent to 500 words) | Multiple Choice and/or short answer questions test on operating system theory | 15 | 01 |
| Practical scenario-based report (equivalent to 1,500 words) | A practical scenario-based report installing, configuring and setting access permissions towards resources on an operating system within a virtualised environment | 35 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Practical scenario-based report on network services and system security (equivalent to 1,500 words) | A practical scenario-based report on configuring, managing network services and system security within a virtualised environment to satisfy requirements | 35 | 03, 04 |
| Practical scenario-based report on maintaining an operating system (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based report on planning and implementing maintenance tasks within a virtualised environment to satisfy requirements | 15 | 05 |