FI1AMLI75 Linux

FI1AMLI75 Linux

  • Course description
    • Course code
      FI1AMLI75
    • Level of study
      5.1
    • Program of study
      Network and Systems Administration
    • Credits
      7.5
    • Course coordinator
      Justine Moodley, Benjamin Rosenlund
Teaching term(s)
2024 Autumn
Authors
benjamin.rosenlund@noroff.no
About the Course

The course provides knowledge of and skills to install and configure Linux-based servers. Candidates are provided skills for installing several distributions, the installation and configuration of webservers, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) servers and Samba, in addition to file structures and user permissions on Linux systems. Candidates learn to use command-based interfaces, as this provides independency regarding distribution. The course builds on competence from Network Infrastructure. 

The aim of the course is to provide competence to operate Linux-based systems. Linux is an operating system built on open source, and it is a common operating system among researchers, as webservers and among personnel within ICT security. Linux is broadly used by businesses to secure, protect, and analyse networks and data traffic.

Course Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes - Knowledge
  • has knowledge of concepts, processes and tools that are used to install and manage optional Linux distributions  
  • has knowledge of Linux commands, the file systems and user privileges that are used in a Linux system  
  • has insight into relevant regulations, standards, agreements, and quality requirements related to Linux based operating systems and open-source software and services  
  • can update their own knowledge of Linux-based technologies  
  • understands the importance of stable Linux-based systems in a societal and value creation perspective
Learning outcomes - Skills
  • can apply vocational knowledge of Linux systems to properly install a Linux operating system, applications, and services through a command-based interface  
  • masters relevant tools and techniques to navigate and manage Linux file and folder systems   
  • can find information and material that is relevant to establishing communication between Linux-based systems  
  • can study a Linux environment and identify issues and measures needed to be implemented for optimisation of a Linux operating system
General Competence
  • understands the ethical principles that apply in using Linux and open-source software  
  • has developed an ethical attitude in relation to common practice in the Linux community  
  • can carry out work based on the needs of users and specific target groups   
  • can develop work methods, products and/or services of relevance for installing and configuring Linux-based systems and open-source services
Assessments
Form of assessmentGrading scaleGroupingDuration of assessment
Course Assignment
Grade A-F
Individual
5 Hour(s)
Test
Grade A-F
Individual
45 Minute(s)