Server Administration and Security Assurance unit (KIT304)

Introduction

This unit will provide students with a general introduction to system administration, and is comprised of four modules that explore the role of an administrator in modern business settings. The four modules cover Unix administration, Windows administration, web, database and container administration, and administration issues relevant to network security. Within the modules, topics include user and group creation, access control, permissions, scripting, resource management, configuration management, system security, vulnerabilities and vulnerability assessment, and network security. On completion, students will be equipped to administer computer systems that meet business requirements for functionality, capacity, availability, reliability, and security.

Summary

Unit name	Server Administration and Security Assurance
Unit code	KIT304
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology
Discipline	Information & Communication Technology
Coordinator	Mr Tony Gray
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Configure and secure a range of server technologies for deployment
• Identify vulnerabilities using a range of security tools
• Evaluate and administer server applications in line with security needs, best practice, and industry standards
• Research and document server and network security issues for use by personnel at all levels of an organisation

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

KIT111 AND KIT213

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Teaching arrangements for this unit consist of: Lectures: 1 hr/wk (weeks 1-12) Tutorials: 1x2 hours (week 1), 2x2 hrs/wk (from weeks 2-12). In the enrolment system, these appear as TutA and TutB. Students are required to enrol in each of these offerings. Final practical test: 1 hour - week 13 Independent Learning: 2 hrs/wk (on average) For this unit, students are expected to attend lectures (online) and on-campus lab classes and are expected to remain up-to-date with content they may miss due to illness or other unexpected circumstances.
Assessment	Practical exam 1 (15%)|Practical exam 2 (15%)|Practical exam 3 (20%)|Practical exam 4 (20%)|Assignment (30%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Readings will be provided on MyLO
Recommended	Readings will be provided on MyLO

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