CS 1500 - Introduction to Server Systems

Prerequisite(s): MA 1015 (AS-IT majors only), MA 1030 or MA1090. Co-requisite(s): MA 1030 or MA 1090.
An introduction to server and operating systems focusing on the use of Linux. Students will learn how to perform basic administration of a Linux based system in the areas of command line usage, process control, user management, software installation and software removal. Additionally, the student will gain a basic fluency in the structure of the operating system, including items such as bootup process and kernel structure. Scheduled and unscheduled laboratory projects. 3 credit hours. (3 plus 0) Scheduled and unscheduled laboratory projects. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)