Servers and Operating Systems (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

Linux operating system is used on the course

In general, the practical teaching proceeds in the following order:

Installing a Linux operating system on a virtual image
Introduction to Operating Systems
Basic use of the Bash shell
Working as root user
Management of software and processes
Managing users and privileges
Advanced use of the Bash shell
Managing network connections
Introduction to servers
Installing the database server
Installing and managing a web server
Basics of information security

In general, the theory teaching proceeds as follows

Teamwork: presentation in a group on a theory topic
Watching other presentations and familiarizing yourself with the theory based on the tutorial
Theory exam and a resit

Objective

After completing the course the student is able to:
- describebasic tasks and concepts of operating systems
- install and configure an operating system for desktop and server
- act as operating systems administrator

Content

- Operating system tasks and concepts
- Installing and configuring operating system for desktops and servers
- System administrating using command line interface
- User access management
- Server installation and management

Materials

I . Course books:

The Linux Command Line: A Complete Introduction
William Shotts
2nd edition
2019

Mastering Ubuntu Server
Jay LaCroix
4th edition
2022

Only selected parts of the course books are read.

The course books can be read in our institution's eBook Central service.

II. Theory part tutorial

Operating System Tutorial: https://www.tutorialspoint.com/operating_system/index.htm

III. Teacher created assignments.

Teaching methods

- reading the course books and other reading material, watching videos
- participating in the lectures
- working with operating system together with instructor
- working alone
- participating in the teamwork

Exam schedules

A multiple-choice exam on the theory of operating systems around february/march.

Exam retake at the end of the course.

International connections

Practical work in classroom under the guidance of the teacher
Practical exercises done at home
Theory of operating systems: giving a presentation in a group
Reading material
Taking the exam

Completion alternatives

The student can complete the course by demonstrating his knowledge and skills of the subjects of the course, for example with the work samples they have made. However, this must be agreed with the instructor during the first 4 weeks of the course.

The student can include a corresponding course taken elsewhere at some educational institution that is acceptable by our educational institution. This happens via AHOT process. Also this matter should be initiated immediately at the beginning of the course.

Student workload

Practical teaching on site 24 h
Theory on site including a presentation in a group 10h
Exam (and a possible resit) 4 hours
Preparing and maintaining of your own virtual environment 7h
Going through the material and doing practical tasks 70 hours
Exam preparation 20h