Linux Systems Administration Brigham Young University – Hawaii Winter 2012 (Jan 09 – Apr 11) Asst. Professor Joshua Smith http://jsmith.cis.byuh.edu j.smith@byuh.edu 808-­‐675-­‐3388 GCB 105 (1) Overview Like IT 220, this course is “hands-­‐on” so expect lots of time in class spent with online exercises and labs. We will continue with the online Red Hat Academy. We’ll build upon earlier concepts with increased focus on root-­‐specific functions. And who knows, just maybe by the end of this semester you won’t detest command-­‐line interfaces so much. Maybe. (2) Course Information CREDITS: Three (3) CLASS SCHEDULE: MWF 3:40 p.m. – 4:40 p.m. (GCB 101) FINAL EXAM: Wed, Apr 11, 7:00 p.m. – 9:50 p.m. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Develops skills needed to set up and manage Linux systems on existing networks, including installation, hardware, fstab, bootloader, passwords, dns, rpm, and kernel services.
REQUIRED TEXT: Online RedHat Academy Workbooks1 SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS: RHCSA/RHCE Red Hat Linux Certification Study Guide, Michael Jang, McGraw Hill, 2011, ISBN: 978-­‐0-­‐07-­‐176565-­‐7 LPIC-­‐1/CompTIA Linux+ Certification All-­‐in-­‐One Exam Guide, Robb Tracy, McGraw Hill, 2012, ISBN: 978-­‐0-­‐07-­‐177157-­‐3 TestOut Linux+ Lab Sim, http://testout.com/products/linuxplus/LX0-­‐101-­‐102-­‐
Linuxplus.htm ($89 for students, valid for three years from purchase) (3) Learning Outcomes2 As members of BYU—Hawaii, we affirm that with appropriate preparation, engagement of our faculties, and openness to improvement, we will maximize our education, which learning occurs best when we are: 1 Workbooks may be accessed at http://jsmith.cis.byuh.edu/pages/classes/2012/it420-­‐winter.php. 2 See Section 6 for ABET & WASC required learning outcomes. IT 420 Syllabus Winter 2012 1)
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Motivated by faith, guided by the Holy Spirit, and centered on serving God; Active in the learning process; Self-­‐directed and take responsibility for our learning; Engaged in meaningful reflection and self-­‐assessment; Open to changing how we think, feel, and act; and, Constantly improving our capacity to study and learn effectively. Accordingly, assignments and discussions will include specific consideration for our collective preparation, engagement, and continual improvement. Throughout the term we will focus primarily on two learning outcomes3: a) Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) evaluation for Linux vs. alternate OS; and, b) Junior System Administrator knowledge and skill, including: installation, hardware and device configuration, filesystem management, system initialization and services, user and group administration, network configuration, system administration tools, RPM, kernel services and configuration, and the x-­‐Windows system. (4) Grading In conformity to our learning outcomes, Brother Smith agrees to come prepared to facilitate learning. However, you are primarily responsible for what learning occurs. Poor preparation to learn will reduce learning and classroom participation. The online resource is RHA130 and includes ten workbooks. Each workbook contains an optional Pretest, a Lab Test (hands-­‐on), a final Test (multiple choice), and several sub-­‐chapters with additional exercises and questions. For each workbook, only the Lab Test and final Test are counted in your grade calculation. Each test is 100 points for a total of 2,000 points. Additionally, students may also submit a five (5) minute video recording per workbook. Videos are credit/no credit and, if accepted, will be used as extra credit for grade calculation purposes. Videos MUST earn at least 10 points on the video grading rubric (see Canvas “Files” section) to be accepted for extra credit. Assessment is individual (i.e. no “curve”) and follows the traditional scale below. Late work may be accepted (with valid reason) for maximum 75% credit. A A-­‐ B+ B B-­‐ C+ C4 C-­‐ D+ D D-­‐ F 93% 90% 87% 83% 80% 77% 73% 70% 67% 63% 60% 60%-­‐ 3 For the interested student, a third learning objective will be preparation for a Linux certification, the CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI (LPIC I) or the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA). 4 A grade of “C” or better is required for acceptance into the IS or IT degree programs. Bro. Smith Page 2 IT 420 Syllabus Winter 2012 (4.1) Alternate Syllabus Yes, you read that correctly. Subject to Brother Smith’s approval, you may devise an alternate syllabus. Proposals must satisfy the same learning outcomes as listed in Section (3). One possible calendar alternate is included as the last page of this syllabus. The grading under such alternate syllabi will be adjusted as part of the approval process. Brother Smith reserves the right to approve proposed syllabi. Syllabi must be approved by Jan. 20th, 17:00. Contact Brother Smith for specifics. In the absence of an approved, signed, and filed alternate syllabus with Brother Smith, you are subject to the terms and grading as outlined in this syllabus. (5) University Policies Violations of University policies or Honor Code will be handled individually per appropriate policy guidelines. You are encouraged to familiarize yourself with the policies and Honor Code requirements. (5.1) Academic Honesty Plagiarism, fabrication or falsification, cheating, and other academic misconduct: http://services.byuh.edu/honorcode/Academic_Honesty_Policy; (5.2) Dress and Grooming Men. A clean and neat appearance should be maintained. Shorts must cover the knee. Hair should be clean and neat, avoiding extreme styles or colors, and trimmed above the collar leaving the ear uncovered. Sideburns should not extend below the ear-­‐ lobe. If worn, moustaches should be neatly trimmed and may not extend beyond or below the corners of mouth. Men are expected to be clean-­‐shaven and beards are not acceptable. (If you have an exception, notify the instructor.) Earrings and other body piercing are not acceptable. For safety, footwear must be worn in all public places. Women. A modest, clean and neat appearance should be maintained. Clothing is inappropriate when it is sleeveless, strapless, backless, or revealing, has slits above the knee, or is form fitting. Dresses, skirts, and shorts must cover the knee. Hairstyles should be clean and neat, avoiding extremes in styles and color. Excessive ear piercing and all other body piercing are not appropriate. For safety, footwear must be worn in all public places. http://services.byuh.edu/honorcode/Dress_and_Grooming Bro. Smith Page 3 IT 420 Syllabus Winter 2012 (5.3) Special Needs Brigham Young University Hawaii is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The university makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities within the scope of existing laws. http://counseling.byuh.edu/special_needs (5.4) Sexual Harassment Unlawful Sexual Harassment is contrary to the teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-­‐day Saints, the university's Honor Code and applicable civil rights laws and regulations. BYUH's Honor Code requires that university personnel and students abide by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 which prohibit sexual harassment. http://services.byuh.edu/honorcode/CES/Live_a_Chaste_and_Virtuous_Life (6) ABET & WASC Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, students will: • Demonstrate mastery ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics knowledge appropriate to the discipline; • Demonstrate mastery ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution; • Demonstrate basic ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-­‐
based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs; • Demonstrate mastery ability to use of current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice; • Demonstrate basic ability to use and apply current technical concepts and practices in the core Information Technologies; • Demonstrate basic ability to identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation, and administration of computer-­‐based systems; and, • Demonstrate basic ability to effectively integrate IT-­‐based solutions into the user environment. Bro. Smith Page 4 IT 420 Syllabus Winter 2012 (7) Calendar Date January Week 2 Week 3 Topic 9 11 13 16 18 20 23 Week 4 February Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 March Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 April Week 14 25 27 30 1 3 6 8 10 13 15 17 20 22 24 27 29 2 5 7 9 12 14 16 19 21 23 26 28 30 2 4 6 9 11 Reading Introduction RHEL Installation Holiday – No Class Hardware & Device Configuration Filesystem Management System Initialization & Services Holiday – No Class User and Group Administration Network Configuration System Administration Tools RedHat Package Manager Holiday – No Class Kernel Services & Configuration The X Windows System Final (GCB, 7:00 – 9:50pm) Workbook 1 Workbook 2 Assignment Due Video 1 Lab Test 1 Workbook 3 Workbook 4 Workbook 5 Workbook 6 Workbook 7 Workbook 8 Workbook 9 Workbook 10 Video 2 Lab Test 2 Video 3 Lab Test 3 Video 4 Lab Test 4 Video 5 Lab Test 5 Video 6 Lab Test 6 Video 7 Lab Test 7 Video 8 Lab Test 8 Video 9 Lab Test 9 Video 10 Lab Test 10 Bro. Smith Page 5