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Introduction to Linux
Course Desc: (Designed to help prepare for the Linux Professional Institute Certification 1 [LPIC-1] and the CompTIA Linux+ certification exams.) Prerequisite: CMIT 202 or CMIT 265. A study of the Linux operating system. The goal is to configure and manage processes, user interfaces, device files, print facilities, file systems, task automation, the boot-up/shutdown sequence, disk storage, network connectivity, system security, and users and groups. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CMIS 390, CMIS 398U, CMIT 291, or CMIT 391.
Course Overview
CMIT 202 or CMIT 265
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
Communicate effectively in a variety of contexts.
Evaluate and solve complex issues or problems.
Plan to meet the information technology needs of an organization using industry best practices.
Use the system development life cycle (SDLC) methodology in physical, virtual, and/or cloud environments.
Protect the digital assets of the organization by maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA).
Create, document, and communicate information technology policies, processes, and procedures.
Recognize ethical principles related to the use of information technology.
Acquire the knowledge and skills to obtain information technology certifications.
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):
Competency Areas
Work Roles
Feedback
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