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CS 125 - Linux and UNIX I



5.0 Credits
First of a two-quarter survey of Linux/UNIX operations. Topics include base Linux commands; combining commands to create utilities; managing files, software and processes; creating partitions and Logical Volumes; editing text; managing users and groups; extended attributes and basic networking. Prerequisite: Some computer experience highly recommended.

Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Install and manage OS configuration settings on current Linux operating systems. [REASON]
  2. Parse system logs for any relevant data and present it in a readable fashion. [REASON]
  3. Manage local and networked files using Linux command line tools. [REASON]
  4. Handle backing up files to compressed archives using tar and various compression algorithms. [REASON]
  5. Create dynamically resizable disk volumes and optimize file system formatting. [REASON]
  6. Manage users and permissions using groups and inheritable access control lists. [REASON]
  7. Describe the pros and cons of various open source licenses. [COMMUNICATE]
  8. Identify best use cases for Linux and other types of open source software. [COMMUNICATE]



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