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2025-2026 Pierce College Catalog
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CNE 251 Linux Administration (5 credits)



Prerequisite CIS 134 with a grade of at least 2.0, or instructor permission.

Course Description
Training in management and administration of networks, to address the issues of security, procedures and documentation, user support, printing, and file server organization. Includes administrative tools necessary to setup, manage, and use basic network services including security and E-mail.

Course Content
A. Network Services
B. Workstation Environments
C. Login Scripts
D. Network Printing
E. UNIX File System (UFS)
F. File System Management
G. Unix Loadable Modules TM
H. Directory Objects
I. Administrative Tasks

Student Outcomes
1. Demonstrate use of basic Linux tools (the shell, help system, text editors,etc.)

2. Install Linux

3. Configure Linux boot and shutdown processes

4. Configure Linux interfaces and desktops

5. Install software using Linux package managers

6. Create and manage user and group accounts

7. Manage disk and file systems

8. Install hardware and device drivers

9. Manage processes and system services

10. Perform system monitoring

11. Configure Networking

12. Configure security

Degree Outcomes
Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations. Program Outcome: Install and troubleshoot system hardware Students prepare Unix servers for deployment. Students demonstrate ability to troubleshoot hardware and software problems associated with Unix-based networks. Students will demonstrate an understanding of enterprise networking. (CNE-NI) Students will demonstrate an understanding of enterprise security. (CNE-NI)

Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50

Potential Methods
A. Objective Testing
B. Research Papers
C. Demonstration
D. Participation
E. Projects
F. Essays



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