Course Title: Administer and configure a network operating system

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2011

Course Code: COSC5777C

Course Title: Administer and configure a network operating system

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6068 - Advanced Diploma of Computer Science

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

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

Element:

Create an interface with existing system

Performance Criteria:

Successful completion of the 4 Labs, Two Projects, and Two Tests.

Element:

Manage user services

Performance Criteria:

Successful completion of the 4 Labs, Two Projects, and Two Tests.

Element:

Monitor user accounts

Performance Criteria:

Successful completion of the 4 Labs, Two Projects, and Two Tests.

Element:

Provide and support back-up security

Performance Criteria:

Successful completion of the 4 Labs, Two Projects, and Two Tests.

Element:

Review network policies

Performance Criteria:

Successful completion of the 4 Labs, Two Projects, and Two Tests.

Element:

Set up and manage the network file system

Performance Criteria:

Successful completion of the 4 Labs, Two Projects, and Two Tests.


Learning Outcomes


 


Details of Learning Activities

Students will improve their knowledge and skills in Administer and configure 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

The study program is outlined under the topics below. Every effort will be made to adhere to this outline, but the School reserves the right to make changes as appropriate.
Semester 2, 2010

Lecture 1: Course Introduction
Course Overview
Introduction to Operating Systems (Windows, Unix, Linux)
A Brief History of the UNIX and Linux Operating Systems
Class Exercises 1: Operating Systems Basics

Lecture 2: Getting Started /Directory and File Management
Logging into Unix/Linux
The Unix/Linux Desktop Environment
Working with files and directories
Configuring Unix / Linux Environment
System shutdown
Creating and Editing Files
Directory and File management using the Command Line
Class Exercises 2: Text Editors (UNIX/Linux)
Lab 1 (5%): Using the vi Editor / Using Basic Unix Commands


Lecture 3: File Security
Working with Unix/Linux File Permissions
File System Permissions
Lab2 (5%): File System Permissions

Lecture 4: Accounts Management

Lecture 5: Network Related Topics
Lab 3 (10%): Working with User Accounts / Networking

Lecture 6: Working with Shells and System Variables
Writing Basic Scripts
Running Scripts and Programs
Class Exercises 3: Writing Basic Scripts - Examples
Lab4 (10%): Writing Basic Scripts

Lecture 7: Process Management
Processes
Process Information
Producer / Consumer Problem
CPU Scheduling
Class Exercises 4: CPU Scheduling
Challenge Project (Programming)

Mid-Semester Exam Revision
Quiz 1
Mid-Semester Exam (25%)


Lecture 8: Linux
Linux Live CDs/DVDs
Project (20%)

Lecture 9: Storage Management
Memory Management
Virtual Memory
Class Exercises 5: Memory Management


Lecture 10: Protection and Security
Developing a Network Security Policy
Threats to Network Security
Implementing Security Measures

Final Exam Revision
Quiz 2
Final Exam (25%)


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Class Notes


References

• Operating System Concepts – 7th Edition, Abraham Silberschatz & Peter Galvin, Hoboken, NJ :J. Wiley & Sons,c2005.

• Unix Shells by Example – 4th Edition, Ellie Quigley, Pearson Education Inc., c2005

Unix System Administration in 24 Hours, Dave Taylor, Sams Pubishing, c2003

A practical Guide to Ubuntu Linux - 2nd Edition, Mark G. Sobell, Prentice Hall, c2009


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

Marking scheme:
• Project – 20%
• 4 Labs – 30%
• Mid-Semester Exam – 25%
• Final Exam – 25%

 

All the tasks listed below are to be completed to a satisfactory level.

1. Theoretical knowledge (Final Exam, Mid-Semester Exam, Quizzes)
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.

For a student based at the RMIT City campus in Melbourne, Australia in Semester 2, 2008 the assessment will be:

 

ICAITS120B/ COSC5777C Administer and Configure a Network Operating System     

                                                                             Lab1       Lab2        Lab3          Lab4         Project          Mid-Sem Exam          Final Exam

Element 1                                                                                            Yes                              Yes                                                        Yes                
Element 2                                                           Yes                          Yes                              Yes                                                        Yes
Element 3                                                                            Yes                                                                            Yes
Element 4                                                                                            Yes             Yes          Yes                       Yes         
Element 5                                                                                                                Yes                                        Yes
Element 6                                                                                                                Yes                                                                        Yes

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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