Introduction
The first goal of the unit is to provide students with an introduction to operating systems and scripting. The main operating systems topics covered in this unit include operating systems structure and services, process management and coordination, memory management including modern implementations of virtual memory, operating system security, introductory shell scripting, file system, device management, Input/output principles. The main focus will be on the Unix operating system but the different approaches in other operating systems will be explored. The second goal of the unit is to introduce students to the fundamentals of distributed networked environments, primarily focusing on wired networks but students will examine some of the different approaches in wireless networks. It provides knowledge of internetworking standards and understanding of the networking architecture, technology and operation. This unit will provide students with an understanding of: OSI security architecture; common internet risks and requirements; operation of encryption techniques; digital signatures; public key infrastructure; authentication and non-repudiation; Additionally students will be required to analyse and assess recent developments and future trends in IS security technologies related to networking.
Summary
| Unit name | ICT Systems Administration Fundamentals |
| Unit code | KIT501 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology |
| Discipline | Information & Communication Technology |
| Coordinator | Doctor David Herbert |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Apply industry standard techniques and skills to configure secure network infrastructure and operating system processes
- Design functional addressing schemes for networks subject to operational constraints
- Troubleshoot faults and configuration errors in networking infrastructure and operating system processes
- Evaluate the tools and commands to generate and maintain secure data
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On-Campus Melbourne and Sydney teaching arrangements may differ and will be advised by your teaching team. On-Campus enrolments in Hobart:
For this unit, students are expected to attend all on-campus tutorials/practicals and are expected to remain up-to-date with content which is delivered asynchronously on-line on a weekly basis. |
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| Assessment | Operating Systems Quiz (10%)|Security Assignment (15%)|UNIX Scripting Assignment (15%)|Network Device Configuration (20%)|Tutorial Practical Demonstrations (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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