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CSE493 — Linux System Administration

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Course Overview

CSE493 4 Credits L:3 T:0 P:2 Department Elective
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This course develops students' ability to navigate and manage Linux environments, administer files, users, permissions, processes, services, networking, packages, storage, security, and system logs. It also covers SSH, scheduled tasks, SELinux, logical volumes, ACLs, NFS, boot management, installation, troubleshooting, and automation using Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

Study Units

Unit 1

Linux Command Line and User Management

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 2

Permissions, Processes, Services, SSH, and Logs

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 3

Networking, Packages, File Systems, and Virtualization

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 4

Command Productivity, Scheduling, Performance, and ACLs

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 5

SELinux and Advanced Storage Management

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 6

Network Storage, Boot, Security, and Installation

Notes MCQ Subjective

Continuous Assessment

3 components

Best 2 of 3 CAs will be considered for evaluation.
BYOD-Practical 1 50%

Evaluate Linux installation, secure networking, storage management, boot configuration, automation, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.

Week 4 / 5

Rubric
To assess students' understanding of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) concepts and administration tasks. Written Work - 5 marks; Execution - 15 marks; Viva Voce - 10 marks.

BYOD-Practical 2 50%

Evaluate Linux installation, secure networking, storage management, boot configuration, automation, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.

Week 8 / 9

Rubric
To assess students' understanding of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) concepts and administration tasks. Written Work - 5 marks; Execution - 15 marks; Viva Voce - 10 marks.

BYOD-Practical 3 50%

Evaluate Linux installation, secure networking, storage management, boot configuration, automation, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.

Week 11 / 12

Rubric
To assess students' understanding of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) concepts and administration tasks. Written Work - 5 marks; Execution - 15 marks; Viva Voce - 10 marks.

Exams & Practice

End Term Examination

Final semester comprehensive evaluation

50%

Type: Practical

CSE493 - FAQs

How many units are in CSE493?

CSE493 has 6 units. Each unit includes detailed notes and MCQ practice questions.

What exam resources are available for CSE493?

Unit-wise notes and MCQ practice are available. Exam resources coming soon.

How to prepare for CSE493 exams?

Study each unit's notes thoroughly, practice MCQs to test understanding, and attempt mock tests before exams. Focus on important topics and previous year questions.