IT&C 544
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System Administration
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Systems and network administration. User management. Server and workstation deployment and maintenance. Network Security. Infrastructure. Systems and infrastructure support. Cross-platform systems integration. Update and patch management. Mobile workforce services.
When Taught
Fall
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
2
Title
Tasks
Learning Outcome
Describe the types of computing tasks managed by Systems Administrators.
Title
Skills
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate the ability to complete technical tasks in a small team environment by working with a team of peers to accomplish goals which are too large for a single team member to accomplish in a reasonable time.
Title
Multi-server Windows System
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate the responsibilities required to administer a multi-server Microsoft Windows system by deploying an integrated system of servers.
Title
Multi-server Linux System
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate the responsibilities required to administer a multi-server Linux system by deploying an integrated system of servers.
Title
Networking
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate inter-server integration of network services such as DNS, SMTP, HTTP.
Title
Technologies
Learning Outcome
Explain the history and future of computer systems technologies such as operating systems, networking, virtualization, scripting.
Title
Systems
Learning Outcome
Explain the differences between workstations and servers, as well as the administrative differences between small, medium and large systems of computers.
Title
Tools
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate the ability to find software tools to solve administrative issues.
Title
Communications
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate professional communication skills by explaining new tools to a technical audience.
