2024-2025 Course Catalog

IT 272 Linux Fundamentals

equips the student with Linux® administratio survival skills by focusing on foundational Linux concepts and core tasks. Students will learn how to apply command-line concepts and enterprise-level tools, building the skills to become a full-time Linux system administrator. The course goes deeper into core Linux system administration skills in storage configuration and management, installation and deployment of Red Hat® Enterprise Linux®, management of security features such as SELinux, control of recurring system tasks, management of the boot process and troubleshooting, basic system tuning, and command-line automation and productivity. This course is based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2 and prepares students for the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) Exam (EX200). This course is applicable toward all certificates, AAS, ALS (credit hours 3.0, lecture hours 2.0, lab hours 2.0).

Credits

3.0

Division and Department

Math, Science & Business / Information Technology