ISE 311 Back to ISE Courses

Course ISE311
Title Systems Administration
Credits 3
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Current Catalog Description

This course covers practical techniques to manage information systems, also known as IT Systems Administration.
Prerequisite

CSE 214 or CSE 230 or CSE 260 or ISE 208
Course Goals
  • Students will learn how to install computers for assorted hardware and software platforms (Windows, Unix/Linux, OS-X).
  • Install, configure, and optimize storage solutions.
  • Setup and configure virtualization servers.
  • Install networking equipment and configure it. Install server software on several systems (e.g. web, database, mail) and configure it.
  • Secure the network, hosts, and services, and apply system patches.
  • Set up redundant computing services, virtual machines/services, and hardware so that services can survive some hardware/software failures.
  • Evaluate the performance, reliability, and security of the overall system.
Textbook  
Major Topics Covered in Course Practical techniques to manage information systems, also known as IT Systems Administration.
Laboratory Projects  
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Department of Computer Science • Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-4400 • 631-632-8470 or 631-632-8471

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