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
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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
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