CIS 259 - Advanced Operating System Concepts

Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
This course will build upon the basic Linux Operating System knowledge learned in the pre-requisite course while discussing and implementing many business critical support programs such as: Apache Web Server, Email System, Firewall Software, DNS, DHCP, and Routing. The students will implement a typical corporate networking system and learn how each part is set up and managed using command line utilities and shell programming. The class meets in a PC-equipped classroom where the students will interactively use the computers to understand the operating system’s concepts and management techniques while simultaneously listening to lectures and viewing operating system demonstrations.Prerequisite: CIS 159 or consent of department.