• Classroom

This course provides the knowledge and skills students need to install, configure and administer a Linux server for mission-critical network services. Students will learn to setup and administer a Linux server through the use of lectures, demonstrations, discussions and hands-on labs. Course is offered in the spring semester.

Learning Objectives

  • Install and configure a Linux server
  • Manage user accounts, file systems, networking and system logs
  • Configure Linux to provide network services and enable secure network connections
  • Provide secure access to a Linux server
  • Provide network file services in a Windows environment
  • Install and configure a Web server
  • Build a Linux print server

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Systems Administration

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback for this course, please e-mail the NICCS SO at NICCS@hq.dhs.gov.