Winter 2020
This schedule is a considered to be a general guideline for week-by-week content. Due dates may vary per instructor.
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Objectives and Tasks
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References
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Labs
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Week 1:
Jan 6-12
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Create a CentOS Linux VM in VMware:
- Install CentOS (Full Install) in VMware Workstation application (create customized partitions)
- Shell Scripting
- Obtain System Information
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Lecture Notes:
Setup Tutorial:
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Lab 1: Installing CentOS 7 with VMWare Workstation
WARNING:
If working from home, use VMware Workstation (Windows/Linux) or VMware Fusion (macOS).
Do not use any other virtualization software!
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Week 2:
Jan 13-19
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Post-Installation Tasks:
- Post-Install Commands
- Bash Shell Scripting Essentials
- Using a Bash Shell Script to Create a Post Installation Report
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Lecture Notes:
- Bash Shell Scripting (part 1): web pdf
Scripting practice:
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Week 3:
Jan 20-26
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Creating & Using Virtual Machines
- Installing and Using Virtualization Software
- Installing Guest VMs
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Lecture Notes:
- Installing Virtual Machines: web pdf
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Lab 2: Creating and Using Virtual Machines
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Week 4:
Jan 27-Feb 2
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Creating & Using Virtual Machines / Continued:
- Manipulating Virtual Machines
- Backing-up Virtual Machines
- Manipulating Virtual Machines with Shell Scripts
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Lecture Notes:
- Managing Virtual Machines: web pdf
- Bash Shell Scripting (part2): web pdf
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Week 5:
Feb 3-9
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Troubleshooting, Archiving, Package Management:
- Common Troubleshooting Examples
- Archiving Files
- Package Management
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Lecture Notes:
- Troubleshooting, Archiving, Package Management: web pdf
- Bash Shell Scripting (part 3): web pdf
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Lab 3: Troubleshooting, Archiving, and Packages
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Week 6:
Feb 10-16
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Managing Users, Groups & Services:
- User Management
- Group Management
- Service Status
- Starting / Stopping Services
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Lecture Notes:
- Managing Users, Groups & Services: web pdf
- Bash Shell Scripting (part 4): web pdf
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Lab 4: Users, Groups and Services
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Week 7:
Feb 17-23
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Evaluation:
- Assignment 1
- Labs 1 - 4
- Written Midterm Test
- Practical Test #1
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Study Week:
Feb 24-Mar 1
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Week 8:
Mar 2-8
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Monitoring Disk Space, Intro to LVM
- Monitoring Hard Disk Space
- LVM - Definition
- Using LVM
- Creating Shell Scripts to Flag Low Disk Space
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Lecture Notes:
- Monitoring Disk Space,
crontab, awk command: web pdf
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Lab 5: Monitoring Disk Space - Investigation 1
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Week 9:
Mar 9-15
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Using LVM
- Using Logical Volume Manager (LVM)
- Creating Shell Scripts to Flag Low Disk Space
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Lecture Notes:
- Introduction to LVM: web pdf
- Demonstration of Growing /home partition using LVM: YouTube
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Lab 5: Using LVM - Investigation 2
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Week 10:
Mar 16-22
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Configuring a Network Using Virtual Machines
- Static Network Configuration
- Network Configuration with a DHCP client
- Basic TCP/IP network commands:
ping, ifconfig, netstat
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Lecture Notes:
- Creating a Virtual Network: web pdf
- Bash Shell Scripting (part 6): web pdf
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Lab 6: Virtual Networks
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Week 11:
Mar 23-29
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Setup and Configure Secure Shell Services
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Lecture Notes:
- Securing Network via SSH: web pdf
- Configuring Firewalls (iptables): web pdf
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Lab 7: Setup and Configure SSH
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Week 12:
Mar 30-Apr 5
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Setting Up, Using & Maintaining a DHCP Server
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Lecture Notes:
- Setting up a DHCP Server: web pdf
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Lab 8: Setup and Configure a DHCP Server
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Week 13:
Apr 6-12
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Evaluation:
- Assignment 2
- Labs 5 - 8
- Practical Test #2
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Exam Week:
Apr 13-17
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