Data Communications and Networks

Course code ITOP 2309

Credit 4.5

Length 72.0 hours

Course outline View

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills required to administer a Linux-based networked environment.

It will build upon the foundation of Linux operating system concepts established in the Linux Server Fundamentals (ITOP 1107) course. Students will learn the skills, techniques, and best practices required to provide novice and intermediate level Linux network server administration. Students will configure recent versions of various server software, such as BIND, DHCP, FTP, NFS, NIS, and Sendmail, on one or more Linux distributions.

Prerequisites

ITOP 1107.

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What you will learn

  • DNS
    DHCP
    Mail servers
    SSH
    FTP
    NFS
    NIS
    Linux scripting

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

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VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.