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Course Description
System and security administration is management and configuration of one or more computers with multiple operating systems, multiple hardware architectures, multiple software suites, together with the shared resources necessary, such as wired and wireless networks, to make them work effectively and securely. System administration requires an understanding of how computer… For more content click the Read More button below.
Topics
1. Introduction
2. Linux basics
3. System Programming
4. Encryption, Authentication Techniques
5. File system, Partitioning
6. Security, monitoring, audit
7. Resource management
8. Network services, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, SSH, SAMBA
9. Data and network security
10. Ethical systems administration
Availability
Toowoomba
Springfield
Course Contacts
Matthew Mengel
Enrolment Rules
Course Pre-requisites
Course Requirements
Other
Assessments
Report 1
Report 2
Report 3
Time limited online examination
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate an intermediate level of understanding of general principles of computer system administration including ethical considerations(Assignment 1, Exam);
2.
Analyse and apply security techniques to enhance computer system security and communication (Assignment 1, Exam);
3.
Select, install, and configure applications on an Open Source operating system (Assignment 1 and 2, Exam);
4.
Design and implement system procedures for backup and recovery (Assignment 2, Exam);
5.
Organise and maintain routing tables and firewalls (Assignment 3, Exam);
6.
Demonstrate an appreciation for the intrusion detection systems and techniques (Assignment 3, Exam).