Linux Server Administration

This certificate introduces students to the concepts of installing, configuring, and managing the Linux operating system and provides students with the knowledge and skills to configure, administer and secure data, users, and services in a Linux server. 

Requirements

Students should talk to the program director before starting this certificate.

Students must demonstrate course proficiency or course completion of CNG 120 A+ Certification Preparation or both CNG 121 Computer Technician I: A+ and CNG 122 Computer Technician II: A+ or permission of program director.

All certificate courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or above.

Required Courses

CNG 201Linux Configuration: (OS)

3

CNG 202Unix/Linux Server Administration

3

 

Select one of the following courses:

 

CNG 203Advanced Linux Server Administration

3

CNG 133Firewalls/Network Security

3

CNG 240Virtual Environment Admin

3

CNG 241Information Storage and Management

3

CNG 258Digital forensics

4

CIS 222 UNIX System Administration may substitute for CNG 202 Linux Server Admin.  CIS 223 Linux may substitute for CNG 201 Linux Configuration.

Total Credit Hours: 9