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The course learning outcome includes describing the best practices in system administration and maintenance.
The course learning outcome includes describing the best practices in system administration and maintenance.
False
The percentage of the written test in the midterm is 10%.
The percentage of the written test in the midterm is 10%.
True
The Group project is 10% of the total grade.
The Group project is 10% of the total grade.
False
The written test in the final exams period is 60% of the total grade.
The written test in the final exams period is 60% of the total grade.
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The course is using a single textbook.
The course is using a single textbook.
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The book UNIX and Linux System Administration Handbook is published in 2023.
The book UNIX and Linux System Administration Handbook is published in 2023.
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The book Linux for System Administrators is written by Evi Nemeth.
The book Linux for System Administrators is written by Evi Nemeth.
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The course has 4 learning outcomes.
The course has 4 learning outcomes.
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A system administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operation of a technology system.
A system administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operation of a technology system.
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System administrators are only responsible for securing critical information systems.
System administrators are only responsible for securing critical information systems.
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System administration skills are not valued by employers for entry-level positions.
System administration skills are not valued by employers for entry-level positions.
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System administrators are responsible for writing, enforcing, and reviewing security operating procedures.
System administrators are responsible for writing, enforcing, and reviewing security operating procedures.
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Common system administration tasks include installation, configuration, and maintenance of network equipment and computer systems.
Common system administration tasks include installation, configuration, and maintenance of network equipment and computer systems.
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Development of system administration skills does not require discipline and time.
Development of system administration skills does not require discipline and time.
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Monitoring is only required during the installation and configuration of a system.
Monitoring is only required during the installation and configuration of a system.
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Reactive monitoring involves detecting and analyzing system failures before they occur.
Reactive monitoring involves detecting and analyzing system failures before they occur.
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Updates are only required for operating systems and not for applications.
Updates are only required for operating systems and not for applications.
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Modern operating systems cannot automatically check for and install required security updates without system administrator intervention.
Modern operating systems cannot automatically check for and install required security updates without system administrator intervention.
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Application updates typically require less effort than operating system updates.
Application updates typically require less effort than operating system updates.
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Single points of failure are only related to software.
Single points of failure are only related to software.
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The standard solution to single points of failure is to eliminate the component entirely.
The standard solution to single points of failure is to eliminate the component entirely.
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Manual updates are never necessary to deploy application updates.
Manual updates are never necessary to deploy application updates.
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A computer operator performs routine system administration tasks, such as troubleshooting and debugging.
A computer operator performs routine system administration tasks, such as troubleshooting and debugging.
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System administrators are responsible for providing instructions and sometimes training to individual users.
System administrators are responsible for providing instructions and sometimes training to individual users.
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Virtualization can only be applied in Linux.
Virtualization can only be applied in Linux.
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A computer operator has access to sensitive data and requires a high level of trust.
A computer operator has access to sensitive data and requires a high level of trust.
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The practical task for the next week involves installing VMware on a physical machine.
The practical task for the next week involves installing VMware on a physical machine.
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The course assessment includes a report on the installation process of Ubuntu Linux Distribution.
The course assessment includes a report on the installation process of Ubuntu Linux Distribution.
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Cold spares involve downtime when replacing a failed component.
Cold spares involve downtime when replacing a failed component.
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Hot spares are used in all non-mission critical components.
Hot spares are used in all non-mission critical components.
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A database administrator is responsible for maintaining network infrastructure.
A database administrator is responsible for maintaining network infrastructure.
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A security administrator is a specialist in computer and network security.
A security administrator is a specialist in computer and network security.
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A web administrator maintains network-attached computers.
A web administrator maintains network-attached computers.
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Technical support is a type of administrator that maintains a database system.
Technical support is a type of administrator that maintains a database system.
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A computer operator is a type of administrator that maintains network infrastructure.
A computer operator is a type of administrator that maintains network infrastructure.
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In a larger company, the roles of database administrator, network administrator, security administrator, and web administrator are often shared by a single person.
In a larger company, the roles of database administrator, network administrator, security administrator, and web administrator are often shared by a single person.
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Study Notes
IT361 Course Overview
- The course focuses on system administration and maintenance, covering topics such as fundamentals, best practices, problem analysis, and applications.
- The course learning outcomes include describing system administration, mentioning best practices, analyzing problems, explaining applications, and participating in a team project.
Assessments and Textbooks
- Assessments include a written test (midterm), lab activities and exam, group project, and a final exam.
- Textbooks include "UNIX and Linux System Administration Handbook" and "Linux for System Administrators".
System Administration Functions
- System administration functions include installation, configuration, and maintenance of network equipment and computer systems.
- System administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of technology systems and are considered the first line of defense in securing critical information systems.
Motivation and Skills Development
- System administration is a foundational skill for information security professionals.
- Employers value system administration skills for entry-level positions, and students find these skills valuable.
- Skills development requires discipline and time.
Common System Administration Tasks
- Installation involves writing necessary data in the appropriate locations on a computer's hard drive for running a software program.
- Monitoring involves listening and/or recording system activities to maintain performance and security.
- Updates involve replacing defective software components with components in which the identified defects have been removed.
- Tasks also include handling single points of failure, ensuring availability and redundancy.
Types of Administrators/Users
- Types of administrators/users include database administrators, network administrators, security administrators, web administrators, technical support staff, and computer operators.
- Each role has specific responsibilities, such as maintaining database systems, network infrastructure, security, web servers, and providing technical support.
Practical Task
- The practical task involves installing VMware or VirtualBox, downloading and installing Ubuntu Linux, taking screenshots of the installation process, and preparing a report.
- Students are also required to research and answer questions about virtualization.
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This quiz assesses understanding of system administration and maintenance fundamentals, best practices, and problem-solving using scientific theories. Course learning outcomes for IT361 students at Qassim University.
