| Detailed information |
| Original study plan |
Master's programme Computer Science 2013W |
| Objectives |
Students understand the buildup of a stable server infrastructure including start of operation and configuration of elementary services. Main aspects are the importance of high availability and the concept of “least privilege”.
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| Subject |
Server administration based on Windows / Linux; virtualization, directory services (ADS, LDAP), file servers, print servers, DHCP, DNS, HTTP, FTP, Email (SMTP, POP, IMAP) + AntiSpam + content scanning; backup + recovery; system management.
These topics are presented as an overview. A selected set of concepts is discussed in greater detail and is also practiced in the hands-on labs.
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| Criteria for evaluation |
Grading is based on class participation in lab exercises, the oral review of example scenarios as well as the final written examination. To pass the course, students must successfully pass all three sections.
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| Methods |
Lecture including discussions as well as accompanying practical exercises in the network lab; Students prepare a final example scenario.
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| Language |
English |
| Study material |
Slides and text documents presented in the lectures
Examples for course material:
- Hazel, P.: Exim. O'Reilly Media
- Smith, J.; Nair, R.: Virtual machines: Versatile Platforms for Systems and Processes. Elsevier, Amsterdam
- Books for Windows Server 2012 will be listed when they are available
Whitepapers and manuals of the vendors of server software used in the lab (at present in particular Microsoft).
Supplementary literature will be announced during the semester.
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| Changing subject? |
No |
| Further information |
https://www.jku.at/en/institute-of-networks-and-security/
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| Corresponding lecture |
(*)INMNPKVSADM: KV Systemadministration (3 ECTS) bzw. INMWAKVNWAD: KV Netzwerkadministration (3 ECTS)
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