James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2009

CP3250 - Network Administration 1

Credit points: 03
Year: 2009
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: School of Mathematics, Physics & IT (pre 2009)

Popular network operating systems (NT, Unix, Netware); configuring networks, including DNS, DHCP, routing; user management and access control; file systems, including striped and fault-tolerant file systems; sharing file systems via the network; disk configuration and administration, backup and restore; managing printers and printer pools; managing processes, performance optimisation and capacity planning; securing systems, implementing security policies and system auditing; automating system administration tasks with scripts; secure connection technologies over regular Internet VPNs; remote network access; Web server installation and configuration; system management tools, trouble-shooting and maintenance.

Learning Outcomes

Assumed
Knowledge:
Students enrolling in this subject should have completed at least level 1 and 2 CP core subjects for their major or have acquired equivalent knowledge through other study or professional experience
Prerequisites:CP1300 plus 6 credit points of CP subjects
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
CP2250 CP5250

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2009
Coord/Lect: Mr Chris Christensen.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 52 hours practicals

    JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51
    Census Date 27-Mar-2009
    Coordinator: Mr Chris Christensen
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours lectures
    • 52 hours practicals
      Assessment:end of semester exam (55%); quizzes or tests (15%); assignments (15%); assessment of successful completion of practical tasks (15%).

      JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
      Census Date 24-Jul-2009
      Coordinator: Mr Chris Christensen
      Contact hours:
      • 26 hours lectures
      • 52 hours practicals
        Assessment:end of semester exam (55%); quizzes or tests (15%); assignments (15%); assessment of successful completion of practical tasks (15%).

        JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
        Census Date 20-Nov-2009
        Coordinator: Mr Chris Christensen
        Lecturer: jc215394.
        Contact hours:
        • 26 hours lectures
        • 52 hours practicals
          Assessment:end of semester exam (55%); quizzes or tests (15%); assignments (15%); assessment of successful completion of practical tasks (15%).

          Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.