Course Overview
This course follows from COMP 2766 and is designed for students who already have a solid foundation in command-line Linux. Through hands-on exercises and labs, students will monitor the system, automate common administrative tasks, secure and maintain the entire system. Topics include archiving and transferring files between systems, web server administration, scheduling, logging, and basic troubleshooting for Linux Administrators. Participants will configure a web server, schedule future tasks, write Bash shell scripts, configure a server firewall, log kernel messages, archive and transfer files. COMP 2766 and COMP 2768 are electives in the CST FLEX Diploma and together are equivalent to ACIT 2420 in the CIT Diploma. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be aware of best practices in Linux Administration. Note: COMP 2768 has replaced COMP 2767 and is offered in the summer term directly after COMP 2766.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in COMP 2766
Credits
1.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Domestic fees
$254.04
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Write Linux scripts for common administrative tasks.
- Archive and transfer files between Linux systems.
- Configure and analyze system Linux log files.
- Manage a Linux server firewall.
- Configure a Linux web server.
- Schedule Linux administrative tasks.
Effective as of Winter 2025
Related Programs
Introduction to Linux Part 2 (Administration) (COMP 2768) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Applied Network Administration and Design
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Computer Systems
Diploma Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of COMP 2768 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 69900
Dates
Jul 17 - Aug 06 Loading
- CRN 69900
- $254.04 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17 - Aug 06 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
3 weeks
Instructor
Steven Ng
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Please email cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. This course section is delivered entirely online asynchronously. There are no face-to-face sessions in this section of COMP 2768. The course is 12 hours. BCIT Computing is primarily a Microsoft Windows environment. Students must provide their own current model Windows-compatible PC with microphone and video camera. i5 or higher equivalent processor, with 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. Highspeed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Mac users must have the ability to manage and support their iOS computer. They may need to create a virtual Windows environment using Parallels or VMWare Fusion. COMP instructors may not be able to assist Mac users with software compatibility issues. BCIT does not provide access to Parallels or support for students to use a Mac to run Windows. Late registration is not permitted.
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