IT419 - Network Systems Administration

IT419 - Network Systems Administration

Undergraduate course covering network administration and file sharing systems

IT419 ODU Undergraduate

IT419 - Network Systems Administration

Undergraduate course focusing on practical network administration skills, system configuration, and enterprise file sharing solutions.

Course Overview

This hands-on course provided foundational knowledge in:

  • Network Configuration: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP setup and management
  • Server Administration: Windows and Linux server environments
  • File Sharing Systems: Network-attached storage and distributed file systems
  • Security Implementation: Access control and permission management

Assignment Highlights

Assignment 5: File Sharing Implementation

Comprehensive project implementing enterprise file sharing solutions across multiple platforms.

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Technical Skills Developed

Network Protocols

  • SMB/CIFS: Windows file sharing protocols
  • NFS: Network File System for Unix/Linux environments
  • FTP/SFTP: File transfer protocols and security
  • WebDAV: Web-based file sharing and collaboration

System Administration

  • Active Directory: Windows domain management
  • LDAP: Directory services and authentication
  • Group Policy: Centralized system configuration
  • Shell Scripting: Automation and system maintenance

Security Considerations

  • Access Control Lists: File and folder permissions
  • Encryption: Data protection in transit and at rest
  • Audit Logging: Monitoring and compliance tracking
  • Backup Strategies: Data protection and disaster recovery

Practical Applications

Enterprise File Sharing

  • Designed and implemented multi-platform file sharing solution
  • Configured cross-platform authentication and authorization
  • Established backup and recovery procedures
  • Documented security policies and procedures

Performance Optimization

  • Network bandwidth utilization analysis
  • Storage performance tuning and monitoring
  • User experience optimization strategies
  • Scalability planning and implementation

Foundation for Advanced Studies

This course provided essential background for:

  • Advanced cybersecurity coursework
  • Cloud infrastructure management
  • Enterprise system integration
  • Information security risk assessment