Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

Deputy Ministry of Education for Technical Vocational Education and Training (DMTVET)
Ministry of Education

Computer Technology Institute (CTI), Kabul

A Revised Curriculum Framework

Class 14
Semester Second Semester
Course Title Advanced Linux/Unix : Admin
Department Network Technology Dept.
Course Code
Course Level Diploma
Credit Value
Pre-Requisites Basics of Windows OS and Linux/Unix - single user
Co-Requisites
Course Duration 16 weeks
Contact Hours 6 hours * 16 weeks = 96 hours
Faculty Information Name and other details of instructor(s), if available
Course Description This course introduces the Linux file system, group administration, and
system hardware controls. Topics include installation, creation and
maintaining file systems, NIS client and DHCP client configuration,
NFS, SMB/Samba, Configure X, Gnome, KDE, basic memory,
processes, and security. Upon completion, students should be able to
perform system administration tasks including installation, configuring
and attaching a new Linux workstation to an existing network.
Course Goals
To develop student understanding of the Linux installation
process, kernel services, and configuration.

To develop student knowledge of Linux hardware and device
configuration and network diagnostics.

To develop student knowledge of advanced Linux user and group
administration.

To develop student understanding of Linux system administration
and security.

Course Objectives Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate

(through completion of classwork and assignments):

• How to install Red Hat Linux, including hardware and device

configuration.
• How to administer common networking services.
• How to create and manage file systems.
• How to effectively use the Red Hat Package Manager (RPM).
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 • How to configure the X windowing System.

Course Structure/Content
Module Module Title Learning Outcomes Theory Practical Total
Hours Hours Hours
I Getting started Red Hat Enterprise Linux Installation 8 16 24
with Red Hat Hardware and Device Configuration
Linux
II User and Group System initialization and services 8 16 24
Administration User and group administration
III Net work Network configuration 8 16 24
configuration System administration tools
IV The X RPM: Red Hat Package Manager 8 16 24
Windowing Kernel services and configuration
System The X Windowing System
Total Theory / Practical hours 32 64 96
Learning/Teaching Methods
Lecture

Discussion

Exercises

Assignments

Lab/Practical
Course Assessments Class attendance and 5%
participation
Class quizzes and exercises 10%
Class tests 20%
Final Examinations 65%
Note:
Quizzes/Tests/Exams: Quizzes/Tests/Exams must be taken by the
assigned date; otherwise a grade of zero will be recorded. Any
exception to this policy must be the result of a documented emergency
or prior arrangement with the instructor. There will be no exceptions
to this rule.

Participation and Attitude: Students must always display a helpful,

positive and professional attitude throughout all dealings with the
instructor and other students.
Grading Scale 90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
60-69% = D
50-59% = E
Below 50% = F
Attendance Policy Attendance at scheduled classes and other assigned activities as part of
the course instruction is essential and compulsory. Instructors will
take enough efforts to ensure the enforcement of attendance policies
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 and maintaining attendance records. It is the students’ responsibility to
keep track of all activities throughout the semester and to notify the
instructor immediately regarding any emergency or unexpected
circumstances. Please refer the institute’s academic rules and
regulations for more details.

Academic Honesty Policy The CTI is committed to academic integrity in all its practices. The
faculty value intellectual integrity and high standard or academic
conduct. Activities that violate academic integrity and honesty
undermine the quality and the value of educational achievement.
Cheating on papers, tests or other academic works is a violation of
CTI rules. No student shall engage in behaviour that, in the judgment
of the instructor of the class, may construed as cheating. This may
include, but not limited to, plagiarism or other forms of academic
materials and / or dishonesty such as the acquisition without prior
permission of tests or other forms of academic distribution of the
materials and other academic work. This includes students who aid
abet those who attempt such above mentioned behaviour.
Tentative Course Schedule The order in which these subject areas are presented may be
changed/modified by the instructor. This is offered only as a guide.
The pace of each class differs according to the instructional needs of
the students in the class. Always consult with the instructor.
Week Module Unit Course Work Textbook/Assignments
1-2 I 1 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Class Assignment 1
Installation
3-4 2 Hardware and Device Class Assignment 2
configuration
5-6 II 1 System initialization and Class Assignment 3
services
7-8 2 User and group administration Class Assignment 4
9-10 III 1 Network configuration Class Assignment 5
System administration tools
11-12 2 RPM: Red Hat Package Manager Class Assignment 6
13-14 IV 1 Kernel services and Class Assignment 7
configuration
15-16 2 The X Windowing System Class Assignment 8
Required Text(s) Red Hat Linux Bible , Christopher Negus, IDG Books India Ltd.
Linux Installation and Administration, Nicholas Wells, Course Technology,
Vikas Publishing Ltd.
References
Online References
Date of last revision 1 September, 2009

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