COMPUTER AND NETWORK
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
CIS 5406-01
Syllabus - Summer 1996

Times, People and Places

Instructor: Jeff Bauer

Supervising Professor: Dr. Ted Baker

Time and place: M, W, F, 9:30am - 10:35am 103 LOV

Office hours: T, R 1:00pm - 2:30pm 440 SCL (SCRI)

Course Description

Computer and Network System Administration is an increasingly complex and essential field. As the reliance of industry and government on computer systems increases so does the number and importance of System Administrators. The field has matured to the stage where professional bodies are being formed and tertiary institutions are being asked to provide courses in System Administration. This course is an attempt to provide a practical problem-solving approach to the field of UNIX Computer and Network System Administration.

Prerequisites

• COP 4610 - Operating Systems
• UNIX Systems Programming (strongly desired)
• Working knowledge of the C programming language
• User-level knowledge of UNIX

Aims: To produce students who are capable of administering a multi-user networked computer system. This will include providing students with practical experience of:

• Setting up, maintaining and extending a multi-user computer system
• Development of administrative policy and procedure
• User assistance and education of users
• Advanced UNIX commands and management
• Networking and communication
• Independent problem solving

Required Text

UNIX System Administration Handbook, Second Edition by E. Nemeth, et al, 1995, Prentice Hall. (See http://www.admin.com for latest news on this book)

Assessment

Class Outline (tentative)