Course Title: Administer and configure a network operating system
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2008
Course Code: COSC5777C
Course Title: Administer and configure a network operating system
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5152 - Diploma of Technology (Computing)
Course Contact: Dalija Beganovic
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4664
Course Contact Email: dalija.beganovic@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
School of Life & Physical Sciences Reception
RMIT Building 51, Level 6
Phone: +61 3 9925 4932
Nominal Hours: 50
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit defines the competency required to set up and use administrative tools to manage a network and create the network configuration required by client.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICAITS120B Administer and configure a network operating system |
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Create an interface with existing system |
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Manage user services |
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Monitor user accounts |
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Provide and support back-up security |
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Review network policies |
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Set up and manage the network file system |
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Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Students will improve their knowledge and skills in Administer and configure a network operating systems through theory and laboratory sessions.
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
Teaching Schedule
| Week beginning and topic covered |
Theory |
Practical |
Assessment Tasks |
| Week 1 Course Introduction |
· Course Overview · Introduction to Operating Systems (Windows, Unix, Linux) · A Brief History of the UNIX and Linux Operating Systems |
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| Week 2 Getting Started |
· Logging into Unix/Linux · The Unix/Linux Desktop Environment · Working with files and directories · Configuring Unix / Linux Environment · System shutdown |
Class Exercises: Using Unix/Linux Commands |
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| Week 3 Directory and File Management |
· Creating and Editing Files · Directory and File management Using: o The Command Line o CDE o Gnome |
Class Exercises: Text Editors |
Lab1 (5%): Directory and File Management |
| Week 4 Process Management |
· Processes · Process Information · Producer / Consumer Problem · CPU Scheduling |
Class Exercises: CPU Scheduling |
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| Week 5 Storage Management |
· Memory Management · Virtual Memory |
Class Exercises: Memory Management |
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| Week 6 File Security |
· Working with Unix/Linux File Permissions · File System Permissions |
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Lab2 (5%): File System Permissions |
| Week 7 System Maintenance |
· Managing Devices · File System Management · Backups |
Assignment Due (10%) |
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| Week 8 Revision |
· Mid-semester exam revision |
Mid-semester Exam (25%) |
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| Semester break |
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| Week 9 Working with Shells and System Variables |
· Writing Basic Scripts · Running Scripts and Programs |
Class Exercises: Writing Basic Scripts |
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| Week 10 Basic NOS Administration |
· Basic Administration · User Services · Network Connectivity |
Lab3 (5%): Basic Administration |
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| Week 11 Administering Users and Groups |
· List User Accounts · Create User Accounts · Change User Accounts · Delete User Accounts |
Class Exercises: Administering Users and Groups |
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| Week 12 Advanced NOS Administration |
· Drive Mapping · Monitoring Resources · Analyzing and Optimizing Network Performance |
Lab4 (5%): Advanced Administration |
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| Week 13 Administering Services |
· Managing Remote Access · Sharing Files with Unix System · Administering Mail · FTP Administration |
Class Exercises: Administering Services |
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| Week 14 Protection and Security |
· Developing a Network Security Policy · Threats to Network Security · Implementing Security Measures |
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| Week 15 Troubleshooting |
· Troubleshooting |
Lab 5 (5%): Troubleshooting Project Due (15%): Administer and Configure a Network Operating System |
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| Week 16 Revision |
· Final exam revision |
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| Week 17 |
· Examination/Assessment period |
Final Exam (25%) |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Course Notes |
References
Operating System Concepts – 7th Edition, Abraham Silberschatz & Peter Galvin, Hoboken, NJ :J. Wiley & Sons,c2005. |
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Solaris 10: the Complete Reference, Watters, Paul A., McGraw-Hill/Osbourne, c2005 |
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Unix Shells by Example – 4th Edition, Ellie Quigley, Pearson Education Inc., c2005 |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
The student must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a particular competency to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including technical requirements documentation, homework and in class exercises, written tests, practical problem solving exercises, presentations and practical tests. Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Assessment will consist of Labs & Quizzes , Two Projects, and Two Tests.
Assessment Tasks
The assessment tasks are shown, week by week, in the table above.
Marking scheme:
• Assignment – 10%
• Project – 15%
• 5 Labs – 25%
• Mid-Semester Exam – 25%
• Final Exam – 25%
There will be two forms of assessment. The first will provide the students with a “Competent” or “Not Yet Competent” result. The second will provide the students with a numerical grade.
Note: All parts of the assessment must be satisfactorily completed to complete the course.
“Competent” (CA) or “Not Yet Competent” (NYC) Result
To achieve a merit (Competent) in each of competencies, a candidate must demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance.
All the tasks listed below are to be completed to a satisfactory level.
1. Theoretical knowledge (Final Exam, Mid-semester Test, Assignment)
You need to pass all the above assessments satisfactory (score of 50% or better).
2. Labs
There will be a series of labs throughout the course. You MUST complete all labs.
3. Project
A practical assessment at the end of the course that measures lab techniques and knowledge. You MUST complete the Project.
RMIT Numerical Grading
< 50 % NN
50 – 59 PA
60 – 69 CR
70 – 79 DI
80 – 100 HD
Assessment Matrix
A student must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a particular competency to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including class exercises, quizzes, written tests, and practical exercises. Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Other Information
Students are advised to access the RMIT University web at http://www.rmit.edu.au/students for a range of useful information relating to their studies at RMIT. Such information includes:
• Generic statement of student rights and responsibilities
• Links to the Learning Support Unit & other support (eg counselling, disability, etc)
• Link to the Student Union web site
• Link to the Student Policy web site
ICT access. To successfully participate in the activities of this course students require access to:
• Computers
• The Internet for the purpose of collecting information
• RMIT student email for the purpose of communicating with staff and students within the course.
RMIT student/staff email is the official medium of formal communication between RMIT staff and students.
• RMIT staff will only accept email communication through the official email medium
• UNIX account (“minke”)
Special Consideration
Any student who, because of illness or other circumstances beyond their control, has been prevented from any form of assessment or whose performance in a test was affected, by illness or other circumstances beyond their control, may apply for special consideration. This must be done within 48 hours of the missed assessment/assignment by lodging the appropriate form with medical certificate or other supporting documentation with the School administration office.
Note: It is the policy of the School of Life and Physical Sciences NOT to AUTOMATICALLY PROVIDE EXTENSIONS for ASSESSMENT SUBMISSION or SUPPLEMENTARY OR DEFERRED EXAMS/TESTS. You will be advised on the outcome of your application for Special Consideration.
Recognition of Prior Learning/Recognition of Current Competence
If you have already gained skills and knowledge relevant to this course through previous study, work experience or general life experience you may be eligible to have your learning recognised. General information and the University’s policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer can be accessed at http://www.rmit.edu.au/course-admin/operating-procedures. (You will need to be logged in to view these documents).
Students should check the ‘Advanced Diploma of Computer Science’ website for details.
Presentation of Work.
Word processed presentation of written assessment tasks is required, except where specifically exempted as part of the assessment task specification. Comprehensive assessment task specifications will be issued separately on commencement of the course.
University Plagiarism Statement
Students are reminded that cheating, whether by fabrication, falsification of data, or plagiarism, is an offence subject to University disciplinary procedures. Plagiarism in oral, written or visual presentations is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person, without appropriate referencing, as though it is one’s own. Plagiarism is not acceptable. The use of another person’s work or ideas must be acknowledged. Failure to do so may result in charges of academic misconduct, which carry a range of penalties including cancellation of results and exclusion from your course.
Students are responsible for ensuring that their work is kept in a secure place. It is also a disciplinary offence for students to allow their work to be plagiarised by another student. Students should be aware of their rights and responsibilities regarding the use of copyright material.
Feedback/Evaluation Forms
Course evaluation forms will provide students with the opportunity to give feedback on the learning and assessment experience.
Occupational Health and Safety.
Students are required to participate in the OH&S induction program for this course and at all times follow the occupational health and safety policies and procedures demonstrating appropriate behaviours to ensure the safety of self and others.
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