CSC 5020 - Applied Operating System

Credits: 3

This course covers the Linux operating system, its related applications, and the Open Source Software (OSS) model. Emphasis is on how Linux is different from other systems. By the end of this course, we expect you to be completely comfortable using GNU/Linux, understand in a broad sense how the system’s various parts work together, e.g init, filesystems, services, daemons, etc., understand basic networking, have a good sense about maintaining system security, understand system administration essentials in general and have a practical taste of what sysadmins do in industry.

A vital trait for system administrators is the readiness to swiftly grasp new and unfamiliar technologies. Recognizing the diverse backgrounds and levels of CS and sysadmin expertise among potential students, we have designed the course with a beginner’s in mind. This approach will primarily concentrate on introducing newcomers to Linux, gradually progressing to advanced skills as students amass greater experience with the Linux environment.

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