This is a course designed as an undergraduate-level course which covers the basics of Unix system administration. The course presents a practical hands-on perspective on how to manage, configure and troubleshoot services as Unix system administration. Since the course is intended to serve students with a background in Information Technology. These include networking principles and scripting. Topics covered include installing, configuring, securing and working with CentOS. Additionally we will cover services such as domain name services, web services, databases, directories and file sharing.

This course will consist of 14 quizzes, 2 exams, 7 assignments and 1 project. Module availability is open and can be completed at the student’s individual pace. Projects/assignments will be completed individually and will be due approximately every 1 - 2 weeks depending on the project. Projects/assignments will be evaluated within 1 week of submission. Communication will take place primarily via email and professor announcements. At the end of the course you would have learned the basic responsibilities of a system administrator and deployment of the network services.

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Apply the basic responsibilities of a Unix system administrator.
2. Design scripts to increase productivity.
3. Compare configuration of network services.
4. Troubleshoot network services.
5. Analyze logs.

Please review the FIU's Policies and Netiquette webpage. The policies webpage contains essential information regarding guidelines relevant to all courses at FIU, as well as additional information about acceptable netiquette for online courses.

 As a member of the FIU community you are expected to be knowledgeable about the behavioral expectations set forth in the FIU Student Code of Conduct.

One of the greatest barriers to taking an online course is a lack of basic computer literacy. By computer literacy we mean being able to manage and organize computer files efficiently, and learning to use your computer's operating system and software quickly and easily. Keep in mind that this is not a computer literacy course; but students enrolled in online courses are expected to have moderate proficiency using a computer. Please go to the "What's Required" webpage to find out more information on this subject.

This course utilizes the following tools:

1. VNC Viewer for Google Chrome
2. Secure Shell for Google Chrome

Privacy Policy Statements for partners and Vendors

• Canvas
• Microsoft
• Adobe
• Google
• ProctorU
• HonorLock (PDF)
• Turnitin
• NBC Learn
• OpenStax
• Adobe Connect
• Respondus LockDown Browser
• Zoom

Please visit our Technical Requirements webpage for additional information.

The Disability Resource Center collaborates with students, faculty, staff, and community members to create diverse learning environments that are usable, equitable, inclusive and sustainable. The DRC provides FIU students with disabilities the necessary support to successfully complete their education and participate in activities available to all students. If you have a diagnosed disability and plan to utilize academic accommodations, please contact the Center at 305-348-3532 or visit them at the Graham Center GC 190.

For additional assistance please contact FIU's Disability Resource Center.

Web Accessibility Statements for Partners and Vendors

• Canvas
• Microsoft
• Adobe
• Google
• ProctorU
• HonorLock
• OpenStax
• Turnitin
• NBC Learn
• Adobe Connect
• Respondus LockDown Browser
• Zoom

Please visit our ADA Compliance webpage for additional information about accessibility involving the tools used in this course.

Florida International University is a community dedicated to generating and imparting knowledge through excellent teaching and research, the rigorous and respectful exchange of ideas and community service. All students should respect the right of others to have an equitable opportunity to learn and honestly to demonstrate the quality of their learning. Therefore, all students are expected to adhere to a standard of academic conduct, which demonstrates respect for themselves, their fellow students, and the educational mission of the University. All students are deemed by the University to understand that if they are found responsible for academic misconduct, they will be subject to the Academic Misconduct procedures and sanctions, as outlined in the Student Handbook.

Academic Misconduct includes: Cheating – The unauthorized use of books, notes, aids, electronic sources; or assistance from another person with respect to examinations, course assignments, field service reports, class recitations; or the unauthorized possession of examination papers or course materials, whether originally authorized or not. Plagiarism – The use and appropriation of another’s work without any indication of the source and the representation of such work as the student’s own. Any student who fails to give credit for ideas, expressions or materials taken from another source, including internet sources, is responsible for plagiarism.

Learn more about the academic integrity policies and procedures as well as student resources that can help you prepare for a successful semester.

If you are looking for help for yourself or a fellow classmate, Panthers Care encourages you to express any concerns you may come across as it relates to any personal behavior concerns or worries you have, for the classmate’s well-being or yours; you are encouraged to share your concerns with FIU’s Panthers Care website.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers free and confidential help for anxiety, depression, stress, and other concerns that life brings. Professional counselors are available for same-day appointments. Don’t wait to call 305-348-2277 to set up a time to talk or visit the online self-help portal.

In collaboration with the Health, Safety, and Welfare Committee of the FIU Faculty Senate and the Healthy Panthers Council, the Provost encourages each faculty and student to take a proactive role in their safety, personal health, and well-being.

Through viewing the "Staying Safe and Healthy" video series, you will learn:

• How to respond to an active shooter situation
• Care of an unconscious person
• Care of the bleeding person
• Panther’s Care Initiative
• How to enhance your personal health and well being 

These 3-5 minute videos and related resources can be found for:

• On Campus Students in the Student Starter Kit in Canvas
• 2.0 Fully Online Students in Panther Den in Canvas
• Faculty in the Faculty Starter Kit in Canvas

This video series and related resources can make a difference in promoting the safety and protecting the health of all members of the FIU community. These resources are available any time you have a few minutes to watch them and you can refresh your memory about their content at any point in time. STAYING SAFE AND HEALTHY requires the commitment of each of us as Panthers

This course has a prerequisite (CGS 3767 - Computer Operating Systems). Review the Course Catalog. webpage for prerequisites information.

This course requires two proctored exams using HonorLock.

The exams for this course will be monitored by an online integrity system to ensure students’ compliance with the University’s Code of Academic Integrity. To avoid being deemed in violation of the Code, students may not access unsolicited aids during exams, including, but not limited to: test-banks, online search engines, unauthorized web applications, and other means, via their test-taking device or any other electronic device. Students also may not receive nor provide unauthorized assistance to/from other persons, or copy, save, or share unauthorized copies of exams.

Review some common FAQs below concerning specifics when using the Honorlock proctored exam tool.

What do I need to do before taking my exam?
The best thing for you to do before taking your exam is to be prepared with the material your instructor is testing you on. Additionally, you should make sure that your webcam-enabled computer is charged and that you have a good Internet connection before starting your exam.

Why do I need a photo ID? What forms of ID are acceptable?
We need to check the photo and name on your photo ID to make sure you are the same person each time you log on to our system. Forms of IDs that are acceptable are: your student ID, a driver’s license, or a military ID. We need a form of ID that has both your name and picture on it.

What do I do if something goes wrong during my exam?
Honorlock offers technical support twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week. If something goes wrong either before or during an exam, students can connect with Honorlock’s support team by phone or by live chat. You can also contact FIU Online Support Services.

What equipment is needed to use Honorlock?
Depending on how your instructor set up Honorlock, you may need a webcam, microphone, keyboard, mouse, monitor and high speed Internet. It’s that easy—no software installation or extra hardware is required.

What is Honorlock doing to protect my privacy?
Honorlock takes student privacy very seriously—please review our privacy policy if you have any questions. Honorlock’s goal is to provide students a safe, simple, and secure method for taking an online exam anywhere, in the privacy of one’s personal space. Students’ data is transferred over secure encrypted protocols and data is collected in compliance with FERPA standards.

I heard you detect cheating on cell phones. Can you see my Facebook, Instagram, etc.?
No, and we take student privacy very seriously. We are not accessing any personal data on your devices. Our auto-monitoring is limited to test-related content such as test answer banks and homework answer sites. To avoid being flagged, we recommend not visiting any unauthorized websites while you are actively taking your test. For additional resources concerning Honorlock, feel free to visit the Honorlock Proctoring Student Resources Page.

PLEASE NOTE:

• A working webcam and microphone are required for all proctored tests with Honorlock.
• No passwords are required for Honorlock tests. If your test is asking for a password, double check that your have the Honorlock extension installed.

If you encounter any further technical difficulties or have any questions, please contact FIU Online Support Services.

Please visit our Student Proctored Exam Instructions. webpage for important information concerning proctored exams, proctoring centers, and important forms.

This is an online course, which means most (if not all) of the course work will be conducted online. Expectations for performance in an online course are the same for a traditional course. In fact, online courses require a degree of self-motivation, self-discipline, and technology skills which can make these courses more demanding for some students.

Students are expected to:

• Review the how to get started information located in the course content
• Virtual Machine getting started information located in the professors website
• Introduce yourself to the class during the first week by posting a self-introduction in the appropriate discussion forum
• Take the practice quiz to ensure that your computer is compatible with Canvas
• Interact online with instructor/s and peers
• Review and follow the course calendar
• Manage their virtual machine and inform the professor if there are any technical issues with it
• Log in to the course twice per week
• Respond to emails within 2 days
• Submit assignments by the corresponding deadline

The instructor will:

• Log in to the course twice per week
• Respond to email within 2 days
• Grade assignments within 1 week of the assignment deadline

Communication in this course will take place via Google Hangouts. Find me at ggome002@fiu.edu.

Check out the Canvas Conversations Tutorial or Canvas Guide to learn how to communicate with your instructor and peers using Announcements, Discussions, and the Inbox. I will respond to all correspondences within 2 days.

Keep in mind that your discussion forum postings will likely be seen by other members of the course. Care should be taken when determining what to post.

Discussion Forum Expectations:

• Students are encourages to participate on the discussion forum.
• Students can ask peers for guidance on assignments.
• Students should not post answers to the assignment on the forum, instead students should provide guidance or hints on how to solve each task.

In order to mitigate any issues with your computer and online assessments, it is very important that you take the "Practice Quiz" from each computer you will be using to take your graded quizzes and exams. It is your responsibility to make sure your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements.

All assessments will auto-submit when (1) the timer runs out OR (2) the closing date/time is reached, whichever happens first. For example, if a quiz has a closing time of 5:00 pm but the student begins the exam at 4:55 pm, the student will only have 5 minutes to complete the quiz.

Quiz Expectations

• This course includes 14 quizzes.
• Each will be available on Monday at 12:00 AM - Sunday at 11:59 PM.
• There will be 2 - 5 questions per quiz in the format of short answer and/or fill in the blank. 
• The duration will be 15 minutes. 
• Each is worth ten points. The lowest two grades will be dropped. 
• No late submissions or make-up submissions are permitted. 
• The expected turn-around time for feedback or grades is one week. 

Exam Expectations

• This course includes two exams. 
• There will be 18 - 20 questions per exam in the format of short answer and/or fill in the blank. 
• The duration will be 60 minutes. 
• The expected turn-around time for feedback or grades is two weeks.  

Assessments in this course are not compatible with mobile devices and should not be taken through a mobile phone or a tablet. If you need further assistance please contact FIU Online Support Services.

• Review all assignment requirements on Google documents (document subject to change).
• Assignments are to be completed individually. No group work is permitted. 
• Each assignment will be available for five days. 
• Due dates will be listed on Canvas.
• There will be 1 point penalty for every 12 hours delay up to 2 days maximum. . 
• Assignments will be graded on a 10-point scale.
• Assignments will be completed and graded on your own virtual machine.
• Grades will be provided one week after the assignment is due.

Google Hangouts is a unified communications service that allows members to initiate and participate in text, voice or video chats, either one-on-one or in a group. Hangouts are built into Google+ and Gmail, and mobile apps are available for iOS and Android devices. You can interact with your professor and fellow students by sharing screens, sharing files, and chatting. We will be utilizing this tool communicate and collaborate on all things CTS4348. 

Meetings will be available via Google hangouts or upon request at the student lab in PG 6.

Supported operating systems
Hangouts supports the current version and the 2 previous major releases of the operating systems listed below.

• Mac OS X
• Windows
• Chrome
• Ubuntu and other Debian-based Linux distributions

Supported web browsers
Hangouts supports the current version and 1 previous major release of the browsers listed below.

• Google Chrome: Download
• Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE): Download
• Mozilla Firefox: Download
• Safari: Download
• Camera & microphone access

You'll need to let Hangouts use your camera and microphone when you start a video call for the first time. On Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari browsers, this includes downloading and installing the latest version of the Hangouts plugin.

Refer to Canvas Calendar for Course Schedule.