ITOP 2411: Advanced Network Systems
Effective date
January 2022
School
Continuing Studies
Description
This is a project-based course in which participants will learn to manage and maintain their Linux network. This course will build upon the foundation of UNIX and UNIX-like operating system concepts established in ITOP 1107 (Linux Server Fundamentals) and ITOP 2301 (Data Communications and Networks). Students will learn the skills, techniques, and best practices required to provide novice and intermediate level Linux network server administration, especially web servers and Windows network integration. Students will also configure recent versions of various server software (e.g., Apache, Samba, etc.) on one or more Linux distributions.
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
ITOP 1107; ITOP 2309.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Install and configure Apache hosting server
- Create and manage virtual directories for personal and commercial websites
- Install and configure Samba
- Install and configure MySQL
- Install instances of EC2 using AWS
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 72
Total Hours: 72
Instructional Strategies
Students will engage with the material through a combination of interactive learning methods, such as hands-on activities, case studies, simulations, group work/discussions, demonstrations, and problem-based tasks, projects, and exams.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Project
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30 to 35
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Quizzes/Tests
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30 to 35
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Multiple quizzes/tests throughout the course.
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Final Exam
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30 to 35
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Course topics
- Web servers (Apache)
Database servers (MySQL)
SMB file servers (Samba)
Linux and Active Directory Integration
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.