IT: Linux Certificate
Short-Term CertificateThis three-class series of courses prepare individuals with previous Linux administration skills for implementation in enterprise computing environments, past the equivalency of Linux+ certification. Students examine and demonstrate auto-configuration, file systems, partitioning, logical volumes, firewalling, LAN/WAN support applications, Enterprise Applications, like web, mobility, email, storage, cloud virtualization, database, and troubleshooting. Students will also implement third-party applications and mixed server environments, including integration with Microsoft and Apple products.
<strong>Program Certificate Outcomes:</strong>
• Plan and manage multiple projects, both individually and as a team member
• Apply industry standard techniques for collecting, analyzing, and optimizing data within an enterprise network infrastructure.
• Assess, develop, and maintain network security systems using ethical best practices and standardized tools.
Estimated Length of Completion
| Degree | Quarters | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Short-Term Certificate | Full Time: Part Time: |
15.0 |
Program lengths are estimates, not guarantees. For the most current program information, please check with the program contact.
There are no entry requirements for this program
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to discuss specific career goals and recommended coursework.
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All costs are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling (206) 934-4068. There are additional costs for books and supplies. Each student is responsible for the purchase of certain supplies and required tools before the instruction begins.
Hours may vary based on specific program requirements.
Coursework
| Course | Course ID | Credits | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
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Linux and Enterprise Scripting Technologies
Covers basic understanding of the command line to automation of administrative tasks and configuration across a large environment. Learn to cron, armor, and log administrative scripts and translate them into high level scripting languages. Also includes regex, stream editing, remote admin, change management, databases and web. |
NTI 300 | 5.0 | |
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Linux Application
Builds on existing Linux automation and configuration skills by introducing Product Data/Product Lifecycle Management tools, custom code compilation and package creation. Includes administering, patching, and updating various development, testing, and production versions of server services and configuring internally facing services for Windows compatibility. |
NTI 310 | 5.0 | |
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Monitoring and Trending of Enterprise Networks
Define optimization and monitoring techniques for enterprise networks and applications. Analyze deployment, implementation and configuration for availability, capacity, performance, security, reporting, storage, alerts, recovery, backup, and archival. Demonstrate optimization and monitoring by implementation techniques. |
NTI 320 | 5.0 |