Linux Server Administration

This certificate introduces students to the concepts of installing, configuring, and managing the Linux operating system and provides students with the knowledge and skills to configure, administer and secure data, users, and services in a Linux server. 

Requirements

Students are strongly advised to meet with the Program Director before starting this degree pathway to obtain advisement and proper sequencing of courses.

Required Courses

Linux Operating System (OS) Course

Select one Linux Operating System (OS) course (3 credits) from below:

CIS223Linux

3

CNG201Linux Configuration: (OS)

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Additional Requirements

Select two courses (6 credits) of CNG 202 and CSC 119 or higher Programming courses.  

CNG202Unix/Linux Server Administration

3

CSC119Introduction to Programming

3

or higher

Total Credit Hours:6

Electives

Select one course (3 credits) from the following:

CNG203Advanced Linux Server Administration

3

CSC217Advanced Python Programming

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Total Credit Hours: 12