PELLISSIPPI STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE  MASTER SYLLABUS
LINUX ADVANCED SYSTEM & NETWORK ADMINISTRATION CSIT 2475
Class Hours: 3.0						Credit Hours: 4.0
Laboratory Hours: 3.0						Revised: Fall 09
Catalog Course Description:
	A study of advanced system and network administration topics for the Linux operating system. Topics include configuration and management of services like FTP, SSH, NFS, NIS, LDAP, Samba, DNS, BIND, DHCP, HTTP, sendmail, postfix, and procmail. Emphasis will be on the practical use and application of the advanced system and network administration skills.
Entry Level Standards:
	The student must have knowledge of system administration tasks such as network installation, kickstart configuration and installation, kernel configuration and customization, user administration using NIS and LDAP, package management and backup, disk quota and swap space administration, automating and scheduling tasks, filesystem management and maintenance, system initialization & services, software RAID configuration and LVM configuration. The student must have college level reading and math skills and keyboarding skills of at least 28 wpm.
Prerequisites:
	CSIT 2411 or appropriate Linux/Unix system administration experience.
Textbook(s) and Other Course Materials: None
I. Week/Unit/Topic Basis:
	Week				Topic
	1				Introduction to network system services
	2				Network system installations
	3				FTP and SSH configuration
	4				NFS configuration
	5				NIS and LDAP configuration
	6				Samba configuration
	7				DNS and BIND configuration
	8				DHCP configuration
	9				Review and Midterm
	10				HTTP and Apache server configuration
	11				E-mail services and Sendmail configuration
	12				Postfix and Procmail configuration
	13				Managing log files
	14				Network troubleshooting
	15				Final Exam
II. Course Objectives*:
	A.			Understand network services and perform network installations. II, III, IV, VIII, IX, X, XII
	B.			Configure and understand network file sharing services. II, III, IV, IX, XII
	C.			Setup and use electronic mail and HTTP services. III, IV, VI, IX, X
	D.			Organize and configure networked systems. II, III, IV, VI, VIII, IX
	E.			Administer systems and use good administration techniques, logic, utilities and procedures. III, IV, VI, VIII, IX, XI
	F.			Monitor systems and troubleshoot and document problems to maintain services. I, II, III, IV, VIII, IX, X, XII
	G.			Setup and maintain user accounts in a networked environment. I, II, III, IV, VIII, IX, X
*Roman numerals after course objectives reference goals of the CSIT program.
III. Instructional Processes*:
Students will:
	1.			Use system administration tools to configure and manage applications and system resources. Technological Literacy Outcome, Transitional Strategies, Active Learning Strategies
	2.			Create a well-documented shell application based on client input and specifications. Communication Outcome, Mathematics Outcome, Technological Literacy Outcome, Transitional Strategies, Active Learning Strategies
	3.			Plan and install Linux/Unix systems based on client input and specifications. Communication Outcome, Mathematics Outcome, Technological Literacy Outcome, Transitional Strategies, Active Learning Strategies
	4.			Practice elements of the work ethic such as punctuality, professionalism, dependability, cooperation, and contribution. Communication Outcome, Active Learning Strategies
	5.			Use industry accepted practices to administer systems and environments in a stand-alone or networked environment. Communication Outcome, Mathematics Outcome, Technological Literacy Outcome, Transitional Strategies, Active Learning Strategies
	6.			Use professionally accepted methods and materials in their approach to system administration. Technological Literacy Outcome, Transitional Strategies, Active Learning Strategies
*Strategies and outcomes listed after instructional processes reference TBR's goals for strengthening general education knowledge and skills, connecting course work to experiences beyond the classroom, and encouraging students to take active and responsible roles in the educational process.
IV. Expectations for Student Performance*:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
	1.			Be able to work with Linux networking services tools and utilities. A, E, F
	2.			Perform network installation and customize a Linux environment for specific applications. A, D, E, F
	3.			Produce documents and working utilities using Unix/Linux tools. E, F
	4.			Be able to monitor, troubleshoot and administer system setup, procedures, and services. A, B, D, E, F, G
	5.			Write scripts, use tools and solve system problems. A, E, F
	6.			Be able to perform FTP, SSH, NFS, Apache and Samba configuration. B, C, D
	7.			Setup networks for DNS, BIND and DHCP services. D, E, F
	8.			Setup e-mail services and utilities like sendmail, procmail and postfix. C, E, F, G
*Letters after performance expectations reference the course objectives listed above.
V. Evaluation:
	A. Testing Procedures:
			Two tests will be given during the course of the semester. There will be no make-up tests unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. Quizzes will be given during lab time for almost every chapter covered. Quizzes may only be made up for excused absences. An excused absence is one that can be verified by supporting documentation. Failure to make a passing quiz average may result in a grade of F for the course.
	B. Laboratory Expectations:
		Several lab assignments will be given during the course of the semester. In addition, students may be assigned a team project. A late penalty will be imposed on any overdue assignment. Failure to make a passing average in lab assignments and team project may result in a grade of F for the course.
	C. Field Work:
		N/A
	D. Other Evaluation Methods:
		You are expected to do your own work in this class. If you are unable to complete an assignment on your own, it is your responsibility to get help from the instructor (before the assignment is due). Plagiarism, cheating, software piracy, non-educational use of computer systems and other forms of academic dishonesty are strictly prohibited. A student caught cheating or infracting specific rules will be given a grade of "F" for the course and a letter from the department head will be placed in the student's academic record file, or dismissal from the college will be recommended. In the event that you have an emergency beyond your control, you must notify the instructor in advance, if at all possible.
	E. Grading Scale:
		93-100 A 88-92 B+ 83-87 B 78-82 C+ 73-77 C 65-72 D Below 65 F
VI. Policies:
	A. Attendance Policy:
		Pellissippi State Technical Community College expects students to attend all scheduled instructional activities.  As a minimum, students in all courses must be present for at least 75 percent of their scheduled class and laboratory meetings in order to receive credit for the course.  [NOTE:  No differentiation is noted for excused/unexcused absences.  These will be treated as an absence.] (Pellissippi State, 2008-2010 Catalog, http://pstcc15.pstcc.edu/catalog, page 83)
	B. Academic Dishonesty:
		Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited.  Students guilty of academic misconduct, either directly or indirectly through participation or assistance, are immediately responsible to the instructor of the class.  In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions which may be imposed through the regular Pellissippi State procedures as a result of academic misconduct, the instructor has the authority to assign an F or a zero for the exercise or examination or to assign an F in the course. (Pellissippi State, 2008-2010 Catalog, http://pstcc15.pstcc.edu/catalog, pages 61-62)
	C. Accommodations for disabilities:
		If you need accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please inform the instructor immediately. Please see the instructor privately after class or in his/her office. Students must present a current accommodation plan from a staff member in Services for Students with Disabilities (SSWD) in order to receive accommodations in this course. Services for Students with Disabilities may be contacted by going to Goins 127 or 131 or by phone: 694-6751(Voice/TTY) or 539-7153.
	D. Other Policies:
		Computer Usage Guidelines: College-owned or –operated computing resources are provided for use by students of Pellissippi State.  All students are responsible for the usage of Pellissippi State’s computing resources in an effective, efficient, ethical and lawful manner. (Pellissippi State, 2008-2010 Catalog, http://pstcc15.pstcc.edu/catalog, pages 66-69)