SIT783 - Linux and Open Source Software
Unit details
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Enrolment modes: | (B, X) |
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Credit point(s): | 1 |
EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
Unit chair: | S Yu |
Contact hours: | 1 x 1 hour lecture per week, 1 x 2 hour practical per week |
Note:Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. |
Content
In this unit students will learn how to apply Linux and open source software in the creation of network routers and firewalls, file servers, web servers, and other network servers. The unit will examine installation and configuration of the Linux operating system, its kernel, basic Unix commands and administration, software deployment, network configuration, DHCP, DNS, firewall setup, file systems and their configuration, NFS, Samba, printing, Apache, PHP, MySQL, mail services, security, and licensing.Assessment
Two projects (30% each) 60%, examination 40%Unit Fee Information
Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
$969 | $969 | $969 | $2493 | $2786 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
**** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2005
***** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2006
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