Systems and Network Management

Base Knowledge

NA

Teaching Methodologies

The following teaching methodologies are used in this curricular unit:

–        Expository method: a telling method were facts, concepts, principles and generalizations are defined andpresented by the teacher and discussed with the class, followed by demonstrative examples;

–        Experimental method: an active method were the student develops the knowledge through research assignmentsand laboratory assignments, individually and in group dynamics.

Learning Results

It is expected that by the end of the course each student is entitled to:

1. Install, configure and manage systems, based on the operating system GNU / Linux.

2. Install and configure basic network services, e-mail services, file systems and authentication services.

Program

1. System Administration:

– General Concepts; The Linux operating system; Installation and configuration; Shells and environment variables; Editing text on the command line; X-Window and window managers; Managing files and directories; Tasks and processes; Run-levels and services; User management.

2. Network Administration:

– Network configuration; Web Server; DNS and DHCP; Electronic mail; NFS; Samba; LDAP.

Grading Methods

Periodic evaluation
  • - one written exam (40%) - 40.0%
  • - individual research assignments (20%) - 20.0%
  • - and laboratory assignments(40%) - 40.0%
Final evaluation
  • - one laboratory assignment (40%) - 40.0%
  • - one written exam (60%) - 60.0%

Internship(s)

NAO

Bibliography

Fernando Pereira, “Linux Curso Completo – 7a edição”, FCA, 2012.

Jorge Granjal, “Gestão de Sistemas e Redes em Linux” – 3a edição, FCA, 2013.

Wale Soyinka, “Linux Administration: A Beginner’s Guide”, 6th edition, McGraw-Hill Osborne, 2012.