CMPS 261 - Server Management

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Description:

In this course, students will learn how to administer a server. This ranges from installing an operating system, remotely installing software packages through a package manager, configuring the system, managing security and encryption, backups, to shell scripting. A big component of this course is lab work. Prerequisites: CMPS 162. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Install an operating system. (2) Remotely install software on an operating system. (3) Configure and run the installed programs. (4) Install security patches. (5) Perform maintenance remotely. (6) Learn to write simple shell scripts for automating common tasks.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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