CITE-165: Linux System Administration

Course Information

• Course Code: CITE-165
• Course Title: Linux System Administration
• Credits: 3
• Semester: 3

Program Context

This course is part of the Cyber Information Security Administration AAS program at North Idaho College.

Prerequisites

CITE-155

Course Description

This course will provide students with the fundamental concepts of Linux operating systems. The course covers Linux file system, commands, utilities, text editing, shell programming, and text processing utilities. Students will learn command line syntax and features of Linux shells, including filename generation, redirection, pipes, and quoting mechanisms. Designed to help students prepare for professional careers in IT and cybersecurity and pass Linux-based industry certification.