Linux System Administration
The Quincy College Linux System Administration Certificate prepares students for entry-level employment with businesses or organizations that maintain their own Linux based computer systems. Students learn about the installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of secure Linux based computer systems.
View the curriculum for this certificate program in the latest college catalog here.
Certificates
The Quincy College Linux System Administration Certificate prepares students for entry-level employment with businesses or organizations that maintain their own Linux based computer systems. Students learn about the installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of secure Linux based computer systems.
Program Outcomes
At the completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Create and execute a Linux installation plan
- Explain Linux file system management and administration
- Demonstrate the management of system users and groups
- Explain the management of data including backup and recovery processes
- Apply security best practices to secure a Linux server
- Install and configure various servers (e-mail, web, etc.)
- Examine system logs to monitor server operation
- Perform Linux server maintenance utilizing software packages and kernel patches
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Linux System Administration Courses
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Course
Credits
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- CSI 101
Introduction to Computers
- 3
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- CSI 116
Introduction to Programming
- 3
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- CSI 207
System Design & Analysis
- 3
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- CSI 217
Operating Systems
- 3
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- CSI 226
UNIX with Linux
- 3
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- CSI 242
Computer Systems Security
- 3
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- CSI 244
Networking I
- 3
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- CSI 265
Linux System Administration
- 3

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