HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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Course Outline
CIS 110 - INTRODUCTION TO UNIX
Course Description:
This is an introductory course designed for users of UNIX. It is taught using the Linux
operating system. The student learns to create, remove, edit and rename files, directories
and subdirectories; compose, send, receive and print electronic messages; and compose,
edit and format short text files using the UNIX editors. The UNIX shell, kernel and utility
programs are covered. Shell programming is introduced.
Student Learning Objectives & Academic Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course the successful student will be able to:
1) describe the function, organization and operation of the UNIX operating system
2) demonstrate the use of basic UNIX commands
3) demonstrate the use of redirection, pipes and filters
4) demonstrate competency in the use of the vi editor
5) describe the features of UNIX networks
Detailed Course Outline:
CHAPTER 1
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Introduction to Linux
Operating Systems
The Linux Operating System
a. Versions of the Linux Operating System
b. Identifying Kernel Versions
c. Licensing Linux
d. Linux Advantages
The History of Linux
a. UNIX
b. The Hacker Culture
c. Linux
Linux Distributions
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Common Uses of Linux
a. Internet Servers
b. File and Print Servers
c. Application Servers
d. Supercomputers
e. Scientific/Engineering Workstation
f. Office/Personal Workstation
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
CHAPTER 2
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Linux Installation and Usage
Installing Linux
a. Preparing for Installation
b. Installation Methods
c. Performing the Installation
Basic Linux Usage
a. Shells, Terminals, and the Kernel
b. Basic Shell Commands
c. Shell Metacharacters
d. Getting Command Help
e. Shutting Down the Linux System
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
CHAPTER 3
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Exploring Linux Filesystems
The Linux Directory Structure
a. Changing Directories
Viewing Files and Directories
a. File Types
b. Filenames
c. Listing Files
d. Wildcard Metacharacters
Displaying the Contents of Text Files
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Displaying the Contents of Binary Files
Searching for Text Within Files
a. Regular Expressions
b. The grep Command
Editing Text Files
a. The vi Editor
b. Other Common Text Editors
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
CHAPTER 4
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Linux Filesystem Management
The Filesystem Hierarchy Standard
Managing Files and Directories
Finding Files
Linking Files
File and Directory Permissions
a. File and Directory Ownership
b. Managing File and Directory Permissions
c. Default Permissions
d. Special Permissions
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
CHAPTER 5
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Linux Filesystem Administration
The /dev Directory
Filesystems
a. Filesystem Types
b. Mounting
Working with Floppy Disks
Working with CDs, DVDs, and ISO Images
Working with Hard Disks
a. Standard Hard Disk Partitioning
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b. Working with Standard Hard Disk Partitions
c. Working with the LVM
Working with USB and FireWire-Based Storage Devices
Monitoring Filesystems
a. Disk Usage
b. Checking Filesystems for Errors
Hard Disk Quotas
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
CHAPTER 6
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Advanced Installation
Advanced Storage Configuration
a. SCSI Hard Disk Configuration
b. RAID Configuration
Installation Methods
a. CD Installation
b. USB Flash Drive Installation
c. Hard Disk Installation
d. Network-Based Installations
Automating Linux Installations
Troubleshooting Installation
a. Problems Starting the Installation
b. Problems During Installation
c. Problems After Installation
System Rescue
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
CHAPTER 7
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Working with the BASH Shell
Command Input and Output
a. Redirection
b. Pipes
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Shell Variables
a. Environment Variables
b. User-Defined Variables
c. Other Variables
d. Environment Files
Shell Scripts
Escape Sequences
a. Reading Standard Input
b. Decision Constructs
c. Loop Constructs
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
CHAPTER 8
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System Initialization and X Windows
The Boot Process
Boot Loaders
a. GRUB
b. LILO
c. Dual Booting Linux
Linux Initialization
a. Runlevels
b. The /etc/inittab file
c. Runtime Configuration Scripts
d. Configuring Daemon Startup
The X Windows System
a. Linux GUI Components
b. Starting and Stopping X Windows
Configuring X Windows
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
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CHAPTER 9
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Managing Linux Processes
Linux Processes
Viewing Processes
Killing Processes
Process Execution
Running Processes in the Background
Process Priorities
Scheduling Commands
a. Scheduling Commands with atd
b. Scheduling Commands with the Cron Daemon
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
CHAPTER 10
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Common Administrative Tasks
Printer Administration
a. The Common UNIX Printing System
b. Managing Print Jobs
c. The LPD Printing System
d. Configuring Printers
Log File Administration
a. The System Log Daemon
b. Managing Log Files
Administering Users and Groups
a. Creating User Accounts
b. Modifying User Accounts
c. Deleting User Accounts
d. Managing Groups
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
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CHAPTER 11
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Compression, System Backup, and Software Installation
Compression
a. The compress Utility
b. The gzip Utility
c. The bzip2 Utility
System Backup
a. The tar Utility
b. The cpio Utility
c. The dump/restore Utility
d. Burning Software
Software Installation
a. Compiling Source Code into Programs
b. Installing Programs Using RPM
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
CHAPTER 12
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Network Configuration
Networks
The TCP/IP Protocol
a. The IPv4 Protocol
b. The IPv6 Protocol
Configuring a Network Interface
Configuring a PPP Interface
Name Resolution
Routing
Network Services
Remote Administration
a. Telnet
b. Remote Commands
c. Secure Shell (SSH)
d. Remote X Windows
e. Virtual Network Computing (VNC)
Chapter Summary
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Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
CHAPTER 13
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Configuring Network Services
Infrastructure Services
a. DHCP
b. DNS
c. NTP
d. NIS
Web Services
File Sharing Services
a. Samba
b. NFS
c. FTP
E-Mail Services
a. Working with Sendmail
b. Working with Postfix
Database Services
a. Configuring PostgreSQL
b. Configuring PostgreSQL Databases
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
CHAPTER 14
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Troubleshooting, Performance, and Security
Troubleshooting Methodology
Resolving Common System Problems
a. Hardware-Related Problems
b. Software-Related Problems
c. User Interface-Related Problems
Performance Monitoring
a. Monitoring Performance with sysstat Utilities
b. Other Performance Monitoring Utilities
Security
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a. Securing the Local Computer
b. Protecting Against Network Attacks
c. Using Encryption to Protect Network Data
d. Detecting Intrusion
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Required Text:
Linux+ Guide to Linux Certification, 3rd Edition
Jason W. Eckert
ISBN-10: 1-4188-3721-0
ISBN-13: 978-1-4188-3721-1
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