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Subject OutlineITC514 – Linux Server AdministrationTable of ContentsSubject Summary …………………………………………………………………………………………………….2Subject Coordinator …………………………………………………………………………………………………2Subject Coordinator ……………………………………………………………………………………..2Email …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..2Phone ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….2Consultation procedures ………………………………………………………………………………2Subject Overview……………………………………………………………………………………………………..2Abstract……………………………………………………………………………………………………….2Learning outcomes……………………………………………………………………………………….3Subject content ……………………………………………………………………………………………3Academic Progress Requirements………………………………………………………………….3Assumed knowledge …………………………………………………………………………………….3Subject Schedule & Delivery ……………………………………………………………………………………..3Prescribed text……………………………………………………………………………………………..3Class/tutorial times and location …………………………………………………………………..4Schedule ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..4Learning materials………………………………………………………………………………………..6Learning, teaching and support strategies ……………………………………………………..6Recommended student time commitment …………………………………………………….9Assessment and Exam Items ……………………………………………………………………………………10Essential requirements to pass this subject…………………………………………………..10Items …………………………………………………………………………………………………………10Multiple quizzes ……………………………………………………………………………..11Installing and Managing Linux………………………………………………………….13File Systems and Advanced Scripting ……………………………………………….19Managing Services and Security ………………………………………………………28Final Exam ……………………………………………………………………………………..36Assessment and Exam Information ………………………………………………………………………….39Academic Integrity ……………………………………………………………………………………..39Referencing………………………………………………………………………………………………..40How to submit your Assessment and Exam items………………………………………….40Postal Assessment – submission process…………………………………………..40Hand delivered Assessment – submission process …………………………….40Alternative Assessment – submission process……………………………………40Extensions………………………………………………………………………………………………….41How to apply for special consideration…………………………………………………………41Penalties for late submission……………………………………………………………………….42Resubmission …………………………………………………………………………………………….42Feedback processes ……………………………………………………………………………………42Assessment return………………………………………………………………………………………42Student Feedback & Learning Analytics ……………………………………………………………………42Charles Sturt University Subject OutlineITC514 202130 S IVersion 1 – Published 15 February 2021Page 1 of 44Evaluation of subjects …………………………………………………………………………………42Changes and actions based on student feedback ………………………………………….43Learning analytics ………………………………………………………………………………………43Services & Support …………………………………………………………………………………………………43Develop your study skills …………………………………………………………………………….43Library Services ………………………………………………………………………………………….43Policies & Regulations …………………………………………………………………………………………….44Subject Outline as a reference document……………………………………………………..44Subject SummaryITC514 – Linux Server AdministrationSession 1 2021Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural SciencesSchool of Computing and MathematicsInternal ModeCredit Points 8Welcome to a new session of study at Charles Sturt University. Please refer to the University’sAcknowledgement of Country (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/acknowledgement-ofcountry).Subject CoordinatorSubject Coordinator Assoc Prof chandana Penatiyana WithanageEmail cwithana@studygroup.comPhone +61 2 9291 9356Consultation proceduresYour subject coordinator will be available for consultation. You will be informed of theconsultation procedures via your Interact2 subject site; as well as the names, contact detailsand consultation procedures for any other staff teaching the subject.Subject OverviewAbstractThis subject is designed to introduce students to systems administration of Linux servers thatprovide information services accessed through the internet. Students learn to operate serversvia the command line, write scripts to automate management tasks, create and managenetworked information services, and assess tools for improving data and service protection.Charles Sturt University Subject OutlineITC514 202130 S IVersion 1 – Published 15 February 2021Page 2 of 44Learning outcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:• be able to apply technical knowledge to manage servers;• be able to investigate the layout of server file systems;• be able to plan, create and manage information services;• be able to design and write scripts to automate various server management tasks;• be able to justify an appropriate protection strategy for data and services; and• be able to critically evaluate security policies and procedures.Subject contentThis subject provides a general introduction to managing computers called servers thatprovide web, file, electronic mail, and similar kinds of networked services. Computers runningthe Linux operating system are studied. Students learn to operate servers via the commandline, write scripts to automate management tasks, analyse and improve the performance ofservers, create and manage basic information services, and assess methods required toprotect data and services accessed from the internet.Academic Progress RequirementsThe Assessment Policy (https://policy.csu.edu.au/document/viewcurrent.php?id=301&version=11) (https://policy.csu.edu.au/document/viewcurrent.php?id=301&version=11)sets out the criteria for monitoring academic progress in allcoursework degrees. Passing more than 50% of subjects in each session of study and passingkey subjects (https://student.csu.edu.au/my-course/my-subjects-and-results/key-subjects) onthe first attempt are both indicators of satisfactory academic progress through your course.The University will contact and offer support to students who do not meet academic progressrequirements. There are three stages of academic progress: Stage 1 involves optional support,Stage 2 requires your engagement with the support offered and Stage 3 is where you will beconsidered for exclusion from your course.Assumed knowledgeBasic understanding of TCP/IP and networking conceptsSubject Schedule & DeliveryPrescribed textFind information about the textbooks required for your subjects on the Current Students(https://www.csu.edu.au/current-students/learning-resources/information-planning/textbooks) site. Check the Library (https://library.csu.edu.au/) to find out if your text is aneBook.Charles Sturt University Subject OutlineITC514 202130 S IVersion 1 – Published 15 February 2021Page 3 of 44Students must have access to a copy of the prescribed textbook.Eckert, J. W. (2020). Linux+ and LPIC-1 guide to Linux certification (5th ed. ed.).Cengage Technology ISBN: 9781337569798Note: Some topics of the subject are covered from other textbooks. The electronic version ofthe relevant material is available through CSU Library. Go to CSU Library home page and in theprimo search type ‘ Linux+ and LPIC-1 guide to Linux certification (5th ed. ed.)(https://primo.csu.edu.au/permalink/61CSU_INST/1hkg98a/alma991013383378902357) ‘ andfollow the links from there to access the reading material.Recommended Reading / Additional Resources:Nemeth, E., Snyder, G., Hein, T. R., Whaley, B, & Mackin, Dan (2017) UNIX and Linux SystemAdministration Handbook (5th Edition) Pearson Higher Ed USA ISBN: 9780134277554Sobell, M. G. (2015) A Practical Guide to Ubuntu Linux 4th ed Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall.Class/tutorial times and locationYour class times can be found at Timetable @ CSU (http://timetable.csu.edu.au/). Find outhow to use Timetable @ CSU via the Student Portal Class Timetable(http://student.csu.edu.au/study/study-essentials/timetable) page.Schedule WeekWeekCommencingTopic/ModuleLearningActivities/NotesOther Information101/Mar/2021Introduction to Linuxand commonadministrative tasksChapters 1 &10(Textbook)Book chapters in :Linux+ and LPIC-1 guideto Linux certification (5thed. ed.)208/Mar/2021Exploring LinuxfilesystemsChapter 3(Textbook)315/Mar/2021Linux filesystemmanagementChapter 4(Textbook) Charles Sturt University Subject OutlineITC514 202130 S IVersion 1 – Published 15 February 2021Page 4 of 44 WeekWeekCommencingTopic/ModuleLearningActivities/NotesOther Information422/Mar/2021Linux filesystemadministrationChapter 5(Textbook)Census date: 26 March2021529/Mar/2021Server storageChap (Textbook) ter 6Assessment 1 OnlineTest 1:29 Mar – 05 Apr 2021(23:59 pm AEST)PH: Friday 02nd April2021 (Good Friday)605/Apr/2021Working with the bashshellChapter 7(Textbook)PH: Monday 05th April20201 ( Easter Monday)712/Apr/2021Mid-Session BreakAssignment 2 Due:Friday: 16 Apr 2021(23:59 pm AEST)819/Apr/2021926/Apr/2021Bash shell scriptingcontinuedChapter 7(Textbook)1003/May/2021Managing LinuxprocessesChapter 9(Textbook)Assessment 3 Due:Sunday: 9 May 2021(23:59 pm AEST)1110/May/2021Network configurationChap (Textbook) ter 121217/May/2021Configuring networkChap (Textbook) ter 13A Tes ssessment 1 Online t 2: Charles Sturt University Subject OutlineITC514 202130 S IVersion 1 – Published 15 February 2021Page 5 of 44 WeekWeekCommencingTopic/ModuleLearningActivities/NotesOther Informationservices and cloudtechnologies17 May – 24 May 2021(23:59 pm AEST)1324/May/2021Security,troubleshooting &performanceChapter 14(Textbook)1431/May/2021RevisionAssessment 4 Due:Sunday: 30 May 2021(23:59 pm AEST)Exams07/Jun/2021End of SessionExamination PeriodExams14/Jun/2021 Please see below Additional/Replacement Class Requirements for this session: Classesrunning on the following Public Holidays should have a replacement class:• Friday 02nd April 2021 (Good Friday)• Monday 05th April 20201 ( Easter Monday)This study schedule has been devised to assist in your planning during the session and isintended as a guide only.Attendance is required at all scheduled lectures and tutorials.Learning materialsDetails of learning materials that support your success in this subject can be found in theInteract2 Subject Site.Learning, teaching and support strategiesEngaging with the subject means that you are making yourself familiar with the requirementsof the subject, accessing the subject material. So that you don’t fall behind, it is important thatyou engage with your studies from the first week of the session. The study schedule givenbefore in the subject outline tells you what topics are to be studied during each week of theCharles Sturt University Subject OutlineITC514 202130 S IVersion 1 – Published 15 February 2021Page 6 of 44session.Subject outlineYour first task in the subject is to print out a copy of the subject outline (the document you arelooking at now), and read through it very carefully. You can find an icon at the top right of thepage which will take you to a printable PDF of the subject outline. This document containsessential information about the subject concerning assessment, marking criteria and specialconsideration. Please be sure to make a note of when the assessment items are due and whenthe exam period is. Since we won’t know the exam date until around the middle of the session,you must make sure you are available for the entire exam period.Subject SiteThe subject Interact site is where you will find the material and information that you need inorder to engage with the subject. The site is divided into sections which are accessed fromtabs on the lef-hand side of the page. Learning modules are also accessible from the subjectsite. You should check the site for announcements at least once a week – these appear on yourInteract dashboard and are also sent by email.Early engagementThe first assessment item is intended to be a short item which will help you to engage with thesubject and encourage you to begin studying the material early in the teaching session. It isdue before the census date, which is the last day by which you can withdraw without penalty.Academic learning supportVisit the learning support website for advice about assignment preparation, academic reading,and note-taking, referencing, and preparing for exams athttps://www.csu.edu.au/currentstudents/learning-resources/build-your-skills/academic-skills-helpThe Study Centres also offers a range of workshops specifically targeting your needs as aninternational student. These workshops run multiple times per week and build into thecomprehensive Academic Skills Development Program that you should participate in.Additionally, a number of student volunteers are available to assist you in a program known asDiscipline Support Sessions. Please see the timetables for these programs on the iLearnInteract2 Organisation site.You may also contact:• Elaine RodriguesStudy Support ManagerPhone: 02 9291 9307E-mail: ERodrigues@studygroup.com (mailto:ERodrigues@studygroup.com)• Mazin YousifSenior Study Support CoordinatorPhone: 02 9291 9361E-mail: MYousif@studygroup.com (mailto:MYousif@studygroup.com)• Miranda AlagichCharles Sturt University Subject OutlineITC514 202130 S IVersion 1 – Published 15 February 2021Page 7 of 44Study Support CoordinatorPhone: 02 9291 9360E-mail: MAlagich@studygroup.com (mailto:MAlagich@studygroup.com)For appointments, please e-mail them directly or e-mailCSUDarlinghurstStudySupport@studygroup.com(mailto:CSUDarlinghurstStudySupport@studygroup.com)Queries regarding the content of this subject should be directed to your Subject Lecturer.Library servicesThe Library supports your learning journey by providing the following:• Qualified Information professionals to assist with all your information needs.• Library orientation, database searching and information literacy workshops runduring the semesterTo access the range of resources available to you at Charles Sturt University Study Centres, goto https://libguides.csu.edu.au/studycentres/The CSU Library provides access to online resources including:• Peer-reviewed journal articles• eBooks• Company and government reports• eJournals• Dissertations & theses• Newspapers including Business & Financial newspapers in Factiva (see Business & ITJournal databases)• Other Reference resources (eg. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian standards,online encyclopaedias & dictionaries to be read on the computerOther CSU Library services and resources:• Video tutorials in research skills, finding journal articles for assignments, topicanalysis• Endnote referencing sofware• Online assistance via free call on 1800 808 369, or ‘Ask a Librarian’ – Live Chat or WebForm.• Other online library services to help you successfully complete your assignmentsSubject Library Resource Guideshttp://libguides.csu.edu.au/ (http://libguides.csu.edu.au/)Subject Library Guides are tailored guides for specific areas of study. Many subject guides areset up for specific subjects offered by Charles Sturt University. The guides offer the fastest wayto get ahead in many of your subjects. Subject areas include Accounting, Business,Information Technology and many others.Charles Sturt University Subject OutlineITC514 202130 S IVersion 1 – Published 15 February 2021Page 8 of 44Online Tutorialshttp://student.csu.edu.au/library/study-research/training-tutorials-videos(http://student.csu.edu.au/library/study-research/training-tutorials-videos)Learn how to:• Use Primo Search to find eReserve study materials and journal articles• Search journal databases and web resources for information for your assessmenttasks• Identify appropriate sources of information and peer reviewed material, to evaluateresourcesLibrary Helphttps://libguides.csu.edu.au/studycentres/Friendly and quick assistance is available. Ask for help finding information and navigating thelibrary’s extensive eResources.Other ResourcesNational Library of Australia – Trove databasehttp://trove.nla.gov.au/The Trove database from the National Library of Australia offers a directory of resourcesavailable from libraries across Australia and provides access to many varied online resourceson a broad range of topics.Reciprocal Borrowing from other University Libraries under ULANZ SchemeCharles Sturt University students are eligible to borrow items from some universities thatparticipate in the ULANZ scheme. For further information and a list of participating providerssee https://www.caul.edu.au/programs-projects/ulanz-borrowing-schemeRecommended student time commitmentThis subject code is an 8-point subject. The CSU Subject Policy states that a standard 8-pointsubject should require you to spend up to 160 hours engaged in the learning and teachingactivities. These activities include the time spent in preparation for the assessment, includingstudy for examinations, tests, and assignment preparation.The following is a recommended breakdown of the hours allocated for successful completionof this:Each week you should spend around 9 – 11 hours studying this subject – obviously someweeks may require more time than others depending on how you work – but the following is aguide for your information.• Text modules and supporting readings: 3.5 hoursCharles Sturt University Subject OutlineITC514 202130 S IVersion 1 – Published 15 February 2021Page 9 of 44• Topics’ exercises and practical work: 3.5 hours• Preparation of assessment items: 3 hoursAssessment and Exam ItemsEssential requirements to pass this subjectYou must obtain at least 50% in both the total mark and the examination mark in order to passthis subject.If you marginally fail these pass criteria you are entitled to a second chance in the followingcircumstances:I. You are eligible for an Additional Assignment (AA) if you submitted all assessmentitems, passed the exam (e.g. you scored 50% or above) but received an overall markbetween 45 and 49;orII. You are eligible for an Additional Examination (AE) if you submitted all assessmentitems (including the final exam) but failed the exam (e.g. you scored less than 50%) andreceived an overall mark 45 or above.Items Item No.TitleValueDue Date*Return Date**1Multiple quizzes10%Variable–2Installing and Managing Linux10%16-Apr-202111-May-20213File Systems and Advanced Scripting15%09-May-202128-May-20214Managing Services and Security15%30-May-202122-Jun-20215Final Exam50%To be advised– * Due date is the last date for assessment items to be received at the University** Applies only to assessment items submitted by the due dateCharles Sturt University Subject OutlineITC514 202130 S IVersion 1 – Published 15 February 2021Page 10 of 44Assessment item 1 – Multiple quizzesValue: 10%Due Date: Variable DateReturn Date: –Group Assessment: NoSubmission method options: Interact2 TestTASKThere will be 2 online quizzes, worth 5% each. They are available from interact 2 under “TestCentre”.The quizzes are designed to assist your learning in the following ways:• Ability to schedule your assessments: Each quiz is available for one week. You maycomplete it at any time within this window. This allows you to schedule and negotiatesyour planned assessment submission dates in response to your individualcircumstances.• One attempts: The questions are drawn randomly from a pool and so you will getdifferent questions each time (and different from those obtained by other people).• Generous completion time: Once you begin a task, you will have 1 hour to completeit. You should be able to complete the task in much less time. Once the 1 hour haspassed, the quiz will automatically close and the attempt will be automaticallysubmitted. Force completion is off – meaning that if you accidentally close yourbrowser, your quiz is not submitted and you can resume from the last saved question.The timer continues while the browser is closed.• Feedback: Information about what questions you are graded right or wrong isavailable immediately afer completion. From afer the due date, full feedback on eachquestion (including what answer is correct). Use this to help learn. Full feedback canbe seen by clicking the mark in My Grades or looking at the quiz again.The availability of the tests for each online quiz is in the table below. QuizOpenDue DateTopics129/Mar/20215/Apr/2021Week 1 – 5.217/May/202124/May/2021Week 6 – 12. Charles Sturt University Subject OutlineITC514 202130 S IVersion 1 – Published 15 February 2021Page 11 of 44RATIONALEThis assessment task will assess the following learning outcome/s:• be able to apply technical knowledge to manage servers.• be able to investigate the layout of server file systems.• be able to plan, create and manage information services.• be able to design and write scripts to automate various server management tasks.• be able to justify an appropriate protection strategy for data and services.• be able to critically evaluate security policies and procedures.MARKING CRITERIA AND STANDARDSMarking criteria and standardsThere are twenty (20) questions in each quiz. All questions are multiple-choice, multipleanswers or short answers questions, 0.25 mark is awarded for a correct answer, 0 marks areawarded for an incorrect answer. All questions are marked automatically. The total mark foreach quiz is 5.Grade allocations:Marks for all questions will be totalled and grades awarded based on the percentage of thetotal available marks. (FL . Each request will be considered on a case by case basis. Therequest may not be granted. The maximum extension possible will be seven (7) calendar days.3. If you receive an extension, then you should expect the assessment item and its feedback tobe returned later. If you submit later than the extended due date you will receive late penaltiesas per guidelines below.4. Unless your extension permits otherwise, submissions received 10 days afer the originaldue date will receive zero.5. For end of session exams, you can request a supplementary exam viahttps://apps.csu.edu.au/specialcons/(http://antispam.csu.edu.au:32224/?dmVyPTEuMDAxJiY4MDQwZTgzYTVlYzNjZDdjNz01RUM3NTBCOV82Nzk. This request must be made within 3 working days of the date of exam and must includesupporting documentation. Acceptable reasons are given in the Special Consideration Policyhttps://policy.csu.edu.au/view.current.php?id=00298(http://antispam.csu.edu.au:32224/?dmVyPTEuMDAxJiY4MDQwZTgzYTVlYzNjZDdjNz01RUM3NTBCOV82Nzk. For medical issues, a CSU medical certificate is required. If the supplementary exam (SX) isawarded then your exam is moved to the next examination period. In order to preserve examintegrity and manage the logistics of exams, the timing of a supplementary exam is heavilyrestricted.How to apply for special considerationAcademic regulations provide for special consideration to be given if you suffer misadventureor extenuating circumstances during the session (including the examination period) whichprevents you from meeting acceptable standards or deadlines. Find the form on the StudentCharles Sturt University Subject OutlineITC514 202130 S IVersion 1 – Published 15 February 2021Page 41 of 44Portal Special Consideration, Misadventure, Advice and Appeals (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/academic-advice) page.Penalties for late submissionThe penalty for late submission of an assessment task (without obtaining the SubjectCoordinator’s approval for an extension) will be:10% deduction per day, including weekends, of the maximum marks allocated for theassessment task, i.e. 1 day late 10% deduction, or 2 days late 20% deduction.An example of the calculation would be:Maximum marks allocated = 20Penalty for one day late = 2 marks (so, a score of 18/20 becomes 16/20 and a score of 12/20becomes 10/20).If an assignment is due on a Friday but is not submitted until the following Tuesday, then thepenalty will be four days (40% deduction or 8 marks in the example above).Submissions more than 10 days late will be acknowledged as received but will not be marked.ResubmissionUnder normal circumstances resubmission of assessment items will not be accepted for any ofthe assessments required in this subject.Feedback processesUpon the assignment one and two marks return, the student would receive an announcementfor the assignment has marked by the subject marker and detail of your individualassignment’s feedback can retrieve from your TURNITIN. The overall feedback of the subjectwould discuss to every on the following classes where any improvements needed.Assessment returnYou should normally expect your marked assessment to be returned to you within 15 workingdays of the due date, if your assessment was submitted on time. If you submitted yourassessment on time but not received it back by the return date, you should make enquiries inthe first instance to the subject coordinator.Student Feedback & Learning AnalyticsEvaluation of subjectsCharles Sturt University values constructive feedback and relies on high response rates toSubject Experience Surveys (SES) to enhance teaching. Responses are fed back anonymouslyCharles Sturt University Subject OutlineITC514 202130 S IVersion 1 – Published 15 February 2021Page 42 of 44to Subject Coordinators and Heads of Schools to form the basis for subject enhancement andrecognition of excellence in teaching. Schools report on their evaluation data; highlightinggood practice and documenting how problems have been addressed. You can view a summaryof survey results via the Student Portal SES Results (https://student.csu.edu.au/study/subjectexperience-survey-results) page.We strongly encourage you to complete your online Subject Experience Surveys. You will beprovided with links to your surveys via email when they open three [3] weeks before the end ofsession.Changes and actions based on student feedbackThe subject that you are studying has been developed over several years and we have takennotice of feedback from students in the past. In particular, this year the subject has beenchanged in response to feedback from last year’s class in the following ways: the topic ofcloud-based Infrastructure as a service (IaaS) Linux hosting has been included into the weeklytopics and as a major assessment item. Unfortunately, a revised text is not available in timefrom the publisher for us to use for this session, but we will supplement the text with updatedcontent as we work through the topics.Learning analyticsLearning Analytics refers to the collection and analysis of student data for the purpose ofimproving learning and teaching. It enables the University to personalise the support weprovide our students. All Learning Analytics activities will take place in accordance with theCharles Sturt University Learning Analytics Code of Practice. For more information, please visitthe University’s Learning Analytics (http://www.csu.edu.au/division/student-learning/home/analytics-and-evaluations/learning-analytics) website.Data about your activity in the Interact2 site and other learning technologies for this subjectwill be recorded and can be reviewed by teaching staff to inform their communication,support and teaching practices.Services & SupportYour Student Portal (http://student.csu.edu.au/) tells you can how you can seek services andsupport. These include study, admin, residential, library, careers, financial, and personalsupport.Develop your study skillsDevelop your study skills (https://student.csu.edu.au/study/skills) with our free study services.We have services online, on campus and near you. These services can help you develop yourEnglish language, literacy, and numeracy.Library ServicesAccess scholarly eBooks, journal articles and multimedia through your Library(https://library.csu.edu.au/). Learn how to find the best information for your study. We’re hereCharles Sturt University Subject OutlineITC514 202130 S IVersion 1 – Published 15 February 2021Page 43 of 44to help with Library Resource Guides, videos, online workshops and online chat.Policies & RegulationsThis subject outline should be read in conjunction with all academic policies and procedures.Please refer to the collated list of policies and regulations relevant to studying your subject(s)(http://student.csu.edu.au/administration/policies-regulations-subjects) which includes linksto Charles Sturt University’s Policy Library (https://about.csu.edu.au/our-university/publications-policy/policy)- the sole authoritative source of official academic andadministrative rules, policies and procedures of the University.Subject Outline as a reference documentThis Subject Outline is an accurate and historical record of the curriculum and scope of yoursubject. Charles Sturt University’s Course and Subject Information Procedure expects that youretain a copy of the Subject Outline for future use, including for accreditation and otherprofessional purposes.Charles Sturt University Subject OutlineITC514 202130 S IVersion 1 – Published 15 February 2021Page 44 of 44