Linux Systems Administration

Certificate in Applied Science

18 Credit Hours

This program prepares you for computer network operations specialist jobs. It is ideal if you are employed in a business that uses the UNIX operating system in a LAN or WAN environment.

Major Requirements

IST 166	Network Fundamentals	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a study of local area networking concepts through discussions on connectivity, communications and other networking fundamentals. The course is designed to prepare the student to be successful in completing industry network fundamental certification exams. This course covers the content included in the CompTIA Network + certification exam.Learn More

IST 190	Linux Essentials	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge and concepts of the Linux operating system, including command line functions, file systems, user and group administration, process management, text editors, and network applications. This course helps students prepare for the CompTIA Linux+ certification exam.Learn More

IST 191	Linux System Administration	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course provides students with the skills necessary to administer a Linux system, including hardware/software configuration, user and group administration, Linux network configuration, and file system management. This course helps students prepare for the RedHat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) certification exam.Learn More

IST 192	Linux Network Applications	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course provides students with the skills necessary to deploy and administer the core networking services in a Linux system, such as Apache Web Server, Samba File Server, BIND Domain Name Service, NFS and others. This course helps students prepare for the RedHat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification exam. Learn More

IST 193	Linux Security Administration	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course will provide students with the skills necessary to implement and administer basic LINUX security policies, including authentication, securing network applications, system monitoring, encryption, and others. This course covers Linux security and introduces the student to open-source Cloud computing solutions.Learn More

IST 220	Data Communications	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a study of the fundamentals of data communications. Basic signaling, networking and various transmission media are covered.Learn More

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Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or the TTC placement test.