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CIS 271 - Linux +


5.0 Credits
Provides hands on training in installation, and configuration, operation, management, basic networking, security and troubleshooting in the Linux operating system. Maps to and provides prep in CompTIA’s Linux + Certification Exam. Prerequisite: CS 125  (was CMPSC 132) with a GPA of at least 2.5 or equivalent experience.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Install Linux and configure file systems and a boot manager. [REASON]
  2. Manage local storage devices and file systems such as fsck, fdisk and mkfs using CLI commands. [REASON]
  3. Use CLI commands to: i) Create linked files ii) Change permissions iii) Manage runlevels and system initialization. [REASON]
  4. Identify, execute, manage and kill processes. [REASON]
  5. Create, modify and delete user and group accounts. [REASON]
  6. Configure client network services and settings and printing. [REASON]
  7. Configure files used to mount drives or partitions. [REASON]
  8. Implement security configurations and detect security breaches. [REASON]
  9. Create written procedures for installation, configuration, security and management. [COMMUNICATE]
  10. Troubleshoot errors using logs and diagnose hardware issues using Linux tools. [REASON]
  11. Identify and configure removable system hardware, advanced power management and mass storage. [REASON]



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