CSE-150 - Linux Command and Shell Programming

3 credits

This course covers Linux Command line and Shell scripting using BASH. The course objectives are based on the Red Hat System Administration 1 (RH124) certification. The topics covered are primarily targeted at automating Linux system administration tasks, workflow automation, and Linux security. Students will explore the basic commands, managing user accounts, remote access using secure shell (SSH), process control, file system types and characteristics, encryption & decryption, file and directory manipulation, remote & local storage, system monitoring & logging, hardware status & configuration. The contents of key configuration files that configure security, networking the boot process, scheduling, & applications will be examined. Students will write and test programs to monitor users, system status, and detect security violations & events.

Prerequisite(s): Students are expected to have basic computer skills, but no prior command line skills or Linux experience is assumed.

Course previously known as: CSET-256

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