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Linux and Virtualization (5 cr)

Code: 5051265-3007

General information


Enrollment
01.06.2025 - 09.09.2025
Registration for introductions has not started yet.
Timing
02.09.2025 - 12.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
English
Seats
30 - 60
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology
Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
Tero Virtanen
Marko Teräspuro
Teacher in charge
Tero Virtanen
Groups
DNCS24A
Data Networks and Cybersecurity
DNCS24B
Data Networks and Cybersecurity
Course
5051265
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Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

Students who complete the course will be able to perform the following functions:

- Basic Linux command line skills
- How to use help commands and navigate help systems when using Linux
- How to work with Linux files and directories
- Search and extract data from Linux files
- Creating users and groups on a Linux system
- Managing Linux file permissions and ownership

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- is familiar with Linux-based system use
- understands the concepts of virtual machines
- is able to install programs and modify settings
- can implement system security improvements

Content

- using Linux as an operating system
- virtual machine usage
- program installation and management
- enhancing system security

Materials

All needed material will be available online in https://www.netacad.com and ITSlearning
Further course enrollment instructions are provided by instructor.
Please register to the site using school email.

Teaching methods

Learning is achieved through contact lectures, written home assignments and laboratory assignments.

Exam schedules

Theory final exam and practical exam will held in course.
You can do one re-exam within course deadline.
NOTE: Course ending time shown in academy system is not real, please check the course plan for end date!

Completion alternatives

Fast Track:
Final Exam (>70%), Skills Based Exam (>70%), Course Feedback
Only one attempt per exam. The exams are done during one day.
In case of a failure in any of the exams, the course has to be done in normal way.

Student workload

Lecturing and laboratory work each week
Independent studying, including:

- Studying the course material
- Completing exercises
- Preparation for finals exam(s)

Qualifications

Course Internet Networks and Security

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