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= Winter 2015 =
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= Winter 2021 =
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This schedule is a considered to be a general guideline for week-by-week content. Due dates may vary per instructor.
  
'''Instructors:'''
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{| class="wikitable"
*'''Murray Saul''' (sections A, B, & C)
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!style="width: 10%"|Week
*'''Hans Heim''' (sections E, F, & G)
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!style="width: 30%"|Objectives and Tasks
*'''Elizabeth Kopiec''' (section D )
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!References
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!style="width: 30%"|Labs
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
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|'''Week 1:'''<br>11 - 15 Jan
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|'''Create a CentOS Linux VM in VMware:'''
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*Install CentOS (Full Install) in VMware Workstation application (create customized partitions)
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*Shell Scripting
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*Obtain System Information
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'''Post-Installation Tasks:'''
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*Post-Install Commands
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*Bash Shell Scripting Essentials
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*Using a Bash Shell Script to Create a Post Installation Report
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|'''Lecture Notes:'''
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*Welcome to OPS235!: [https://prezi.com/qzh5grocfyib/welcome-to-ops235/ web] [https://ict.senecacollege.ca/~ops235/slides/ops235_w1_l1.pdf pdf]
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*Installing Linux: [https://prezi.com/2yqudtkizlmj/installing-linux/ web] [https://ict.senecacollege.ca/~ops235/slides/ops235_w1_l2.pdf pdf]
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*Bash Shell Scripting (part 1): [https://prezi.com/bk1pw0n-qjwp/bash-shell-scripting-part-1/ web] [https://ict.senecacollege.ca/~ops235/slides/ops235_w1_l3.pdf pdf]
  
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'''Setup Tutorial:'''
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*[[OPS335 Install Flash|Install Flash]] (to view web notes in CentOS 7)
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'''Scripting Practice:'''
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*[[OPS235_Scripting_Exercises | OPS235 Scripting Exercises]]
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|[[OPS235 Lab 1|Lab 1: Installing CentOS 7 with VMWare Workstation]]
  
<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" width="100%" style="border-top: thin solid black;">
 
<tr valign="top>
 
  <td  width="20%" style="border-bottom: thin solid black;font-weight:bold;background-color:#f0f0f5;">Week</td>
 
  <td  style="border-bottom: thin solid black;font-weight:bold;background-color:#f0f0f5;">Objectives and Tasks</td>
 
  <td  style="border-bottom: thin solid black;font-weight:bold;background-color:#f0f0f5;">Reference</td>
 
  <td style="border-bottom: thin solid black;font-weight:bold;background-color:#f0f0f5;">Labs</td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
  <td  width="20%" style="border-bottom: thin solid black;">'''Week 1:'''<br>12 - 18 January<br />(No class Monday January 12th)</td>
 
  <td  style="border-bottom: thin solid black;">'''CentOS Installation (on Main Host):'''<ul><li>Install CentOS Host Machine (create customized partitions)</li><li>Obtain System Information</li></ul></td>
 
  <td  style="border-bottom: thin solid black;">'''Lecture Notes:'''<ul><li>Course Introduction</li><li>Lab 1 Preparation / Debrief</li></ul></td>
 
  <td style="border-bottom: thin solid black;font-weight:bold;">[http://zenit.senecac.on.ca/wiki/index.php/OPS235_Lab_1_-_CentOS7 Lab 1]</td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
  <td  width="20%" style="border-bottom: thin solid black;">'''Week 2:'''<br>19 - 25 January<br /></td>
 
  <td  style="border-bottom: thin solid black;">'''CentOS Installation (on Main Host) / Continued:'''<ul><li>Shell Scripting Basics</li><li>Use Shell Scripting to Generate System Information Reports</li></ul></td>
 
  <td  style="border-bottom: thin solid black;">'''Lecture Notes:'''<ul><li>Shell Scripting</li></ul></td>
 
  <td style="border-bottom: thin solid black;font-weight:bold;">Lab 1 Sign-off Due</td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
  <td  width="20%" style="border-bottom: thin solid black;">'''Week 3:'''<br>26 January - 1 February</td>
 
  <td  style="border-bottom: thin solid black;">'''Creating &amp; Using Virtual Machines'''<ul><li>Installing and Using Virtualization Software</li><li>Installing Guest VMs</li></ul></td>
 
  <td  style="border-bottom: thin solid black;">'''Lecture Notes:'''<ul><li>Virtual Machines</li><li>Lab 2 Preparation / Debrief</li><li>[http://www.centos.org/docs/5/html/Virtualization-en-US/ RedHat Virtualization Guide]</li></ul></td>
 
  <td style="border-bottom: thin solid black;font-weight:bold;">[http://zenit.senecac.on.ca/wiki/index.php/OPS235_Lab_2_-_CentOS7 Lab 2]</td>
 
</tr> <tr valign="top">
 
  <td  width="20%" style="border-bottom: thin solid black;">'''Week 4:'''<br>2 - 8 February</td>
 
  <td  style="border-bottom: thin solid black;">'''Creating &amp; Using Virtual Machines / Continued:'''<ul><li>Manipulating Virtual Machines</li><li>Backing-up Virtual Machines</li><li>Manipulating Virtual Machines with Shell Scripts</ul></td>
 
  <td  style="border-bottom: thin solid black;">'''Lecture Notes:'''<ul><li>Shell Scripting Continued</li><li>[http://www.centos.org/docs/5/html/Virtualization-en-US/ RedHat Virtualization Guide]</li></ul></td>
 
  <td style="border-bottom: thin solid black;font-weight:bold;">Lab 2 Sign-off Due</td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
  <td  width="20%" style="border-bottom: thin solid black;">'''Week 5:'''<br>9  - 15 February</td>
 
  <td  style="border-bottom: thin solid black;">'''Troubleshooting, Archiving, Package Management'''<ul><li>Common Troubleshooting Examples</li><li>Archiving Files</li><li>Package Management</ul></td>
 
  <td  style="border-bottom: thin solid black;">'''Lecture Notes:'''<ul><li>The Art of Troubleshooting</li><li>Archiving Files</li><li>Package Management</li><li>Lab 3 Preparation / Debrief</li><li>[http://www.centos.org/docs/5/html/yum/ Using the YUM Utility]</li></ul></td>
 
  <td style="border-bottom: thin solid black;font-weight:bold;">[http://zenit.senecac.on.ca/wiki/index.php/OPS235_Lab_3_-_CentOS7 Lab 3]</td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
  <td  width="20%" style="border-bottom: thin solid black;">'''Week 6:'''<br>16 - 22 February<br>(Holiday Monday: No Classes)</td>
 
  <td  style="border-bottom: thin solid black;">'''User / Group Management, Managing Services'''<ul><li>User Management</li><li>Group Management</li><li>Service Status</li><li>Starting / Stopping Services</li></ul></td>
 
  <td  style="border-bottom: thin solid black;">'''Lecture Notes:'''<ul><li>User / Group Management</li><li>Managing Services</li><li>Lab 4 Preparation / Debrief</li></ul></td>
 
  <td style="border-bottom: thin solid black;font-weight:bold;">[http://zenit.senecac.on.ca/wiki/index.php/OPS235_Lab_4_-_CentOS7 Lab 4]<br>Lab 3 Sign-off Due</td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
  <td  width="20%" style="border-bottom: thin solid black;">'''Week 7:'''<br></td>
 
  <td  style="border-bottom: thin solid black;">'''User/Group/Service Management, Written Midterm'''<ul><li>Using LVM</li><li>Creating Shell Scripts to Flag Low Disk Space</li></ul></td>
 
  <td  style="border-bottom: thin solid black;">'''Lecture Notes:'''<ul><li>Monitoring Disk Space</li><li>Using LVM</li><li>Lab 5 Preparation / Debrief</li></ul></td>
 
  <td style="border-bottom: thin solid black;font-weight:bold;">Lab 4 Sign-off Due</td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
  <td  width="20%" style="border-bottom: thin solid black;">'''Study Week:'''<br>2 - 8 March (No Scheduled Classes)</td>
 
  <td  colspan="3" style="border-bottom: thin solid black;">&nbsp;</td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
  <td  width="20%" style="border-bottom: thin solid black;">'''Week 8:'''<br>9 - 15 March</td>
 
  <td  style="border-bottom: thin solid black;">'''Disk Space, Using LVM / Practical Test 1'''<ul><li>Monitoring Hard Disk Space</li><li>Using LVM</li><li>Creating Shell Scripts to Flag Low Disk Space</li></ul></td>
 
  <td  style="border-bottom: thin solid black;">'''Lecture Notes:'''<ul><li>Monitoring Disk Space</li><li>Using LVM</li><li>Lab 5 Preparation / Debrief</li></ul></td>
 
  <td style="border-bottom: thin solid black;font-weight:bold;">Lab 5</td>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
  
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<p>'''WARNING:'''
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<br>'''If working from home, use VMware Workstation (Windows/Linux) or VMware Fusion (macOS).'''
  
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<br><br>'''Do not use any other virtualization software!'''
  
  
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
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|'''Week 2:'''<br>18 - 22 Jan
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|'''Creating & Using Virtual Machines'''
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*Installing and Using Virtualization Software
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*Installing Guest VMs
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|'''Lecture Notes:'''
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*Installing Virtual Machines: [https://prezi.com/itfej7og5kxt/creating-virtual-machines-vms/ web] [https://ict.senecacollege.ca/~ops235/slides/ops235_w2_l1.pdf pdf]
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|[[OPS235 Lab 2|Lab 2: Creating and Using Virtual Machines]]
  
  
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
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|'''Week 3:'''<br>25 - 29 Jan
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|'''Creating & Using Virtual Machines / Continued:'''
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*Manipulating Virtual Machines
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*Backing-up Virtual Machines
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*Manipulating Virtual Machines with Shell Scripts
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|'''Lecture Notes:'''
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*Managing Virtual Machines: [https://prezi.com/fntt_lk0gg7v/managing-virtual-machines/ web] [https://ict.senecacollege.ca/~ops235/slides/ops235_w2_l2.pdf pdf]
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*Bash Shell Scripting (part2): [https://prezi.com/jeanobdj-9bf/bash-shell-scripting-part-2/ web] [https://ict.senecacollege.ca/~ops235/slides/ops235_w2_l3.pdf pdf]
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|[[OPS235 Lab 2|Lab 2: Creating and Using Virtual Machines]]
  
  
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
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|'''Week 4:'''<br>1 - 5 Feb
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|'''Troubleshooting, Archiving, Package Management:'''
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*Common Troubleshooting Examples
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*Archiving Files
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*Package Management
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|'''Lecture Notes:'''
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*Troubleshooting, Archiving, Package Management: [https://prezi.com/wp_9j-z0jgrx/troubleshooting-archiving-package-management/ web] [https://ict.senecacollege.ca/~ops235/slides/ops235_w3_l1.pdf pdf]
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*Bash Shell Scripting (part 3): [https://prezi.com/jlu5pwmr_avn/bash-shell-scripting-part-3/ web] [https://ict.senecacollege.ca/~ops235/slides/ops235_w3_l2.pdf pdf]
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|[[OPS235 Lab 3|Lab 3: Troubleshooting, Archiving, and Packages]]
  
  
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
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|'''Week 5:'''<br>8 - 12 Feb
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|'''Managing Users, Groups & Services:'''
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*User Management
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*Group Management
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*Service Status
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*Starting / Stopping Services
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|'''Lecture Notes:'''
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*Managing Users, Groups & Services: [https://prezi.com/dx3qeitmuuif/managing-user-accounts-services/ web] [https://ict.senecacollege.ca/~ops235/slides/ops235_w4a.pdf pdf]
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*Bash Shell Scripting (part 4): [https://prezi.com/ardxoz36akmb/bash-shell-scripting-part-4/ web] [https://ict.senecacollege.ca/~ops235/slides/ops235_w4b.pdf pdf]
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|[[OPS235 Lab 4|Lab 4: Users, Groups and Services]]
  
  
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|-
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|'''Week 6:'''<br>15 - 19 Feb
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|'''Evaluation:'''
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*Labs 1 - 4
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*Assignment 1
 
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:'''Week 6'''
 
16 - 22 February
 
(Holiday Monday: No Classes)
 
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:
 
'''Complete first half of course:'''
 
:* Catch-up on Labs
 
:* Work on assignment #1 (Due week #7 in class)
 
:* Review for Practical Test #1 and Written Test
 
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|-
 
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:'''Week 7'''
 
23 February - 1 March
 
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:'''Evaluation'''
 
:* '''Practical Test 1''' (covering weeks 1-4)
 
:* '''Written Test 1''' (covering weeks 1-4)
 
:* '''Assignment 1 Due (in class)'''
 
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!colspan="4"|Study Week
 
2 - 8 March
 
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:'''Week 8'''
 
9 - 15 March
 
 
 
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:'''Archiving Files, Compiling Software<br />Packages from Source, Managing Services'''
 
:* Using Archive Files (tar, tar.gz, tgz)
 
:* Compiling Software from Source Code
 
:* Controlling System Services
 
 
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:'''Slides:'''
 
 
::*Linux Filesystems / Working with Partitions:
 
::: [ [http://matrix.senecac.on.ca/~murray.saul/ops235/ops235w6_l1aa.odp odp] ] [  [http://matrix.senecac.on.ca/~murray.saul/ops235/ops235w6_l1aa.pdf pdf] ] [ [http://matrix.senecac.on.ca/~murray.saul/ops235/ops235w6_l1aa.ppt ppt]  ]
 
::* Archiving &amp; Compiling Software / Managing Run Levels and Services &amp; Run Levels
 
::: [ ] [  ] [ ]
 
 
:'''Reference:'''
 
* [http://www.centos.org/docs/2/rhl-gsg-en-7.2/s1-zip-tar.html archiving with tar, gzip, gunzip]
 
* [[init vs systemd]]
 
* [https://wiki.debian.org/Debate/initsystem/upstart init vs systemd vs upstart]
 
* [https://www.centos.org/docs/5/html/5.2/Installation_Guide/s2-init-boot-shutdown-rl.html Runlevels]
 
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[http://zenit.senecac.on.ca/wiki/index.php/OPS235_Lab_5 Lab 5]
 
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:'''Week 9'''
 
16 - 22 March
 
 
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<!-- * Assignment 1 Evaluation -->
 
:'''Configuring a Network Using Virtual Machines'''
 
:* Static Network Configuration
 
:* Network Configuration with a DHCP client
 
:* Basic TCP/IP network commands: ping, ifconfig, netstat
 
 
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|
  
:'''Slides: '''
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
::*Configuring Networks in VMs - Part1:
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|'''Week 7:'''<br>22 - 26 Feb
::: [ [http://matrix.senecac.on.ca/~murray.saul/ops235/ops235w9_l1.odp odp] ] [ [http://matrix.senecac.on.ca/~murray.saul/ops235/ops235w9_l1.pdf pdf] ] [ [http://matrix.senecac.on.ca/~murray.saul/ops235/ops235w9_l1.ppt ppt] ]
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|'''Evaluation:'''
::*Configuring Networks in VMs - Part2:
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*Midterm Test
::: [ [http://matrix.senecac.on.ca/~murray.saul/ops235/ops235w9_l2.odp odp] ] [ [http://matrix.senecac.on.ca/~murray.saul/ops235/ops235w9_l2.pdf pdf] ] [ [http://matrix.senecac.on.ca/~murray.saul/ops235/ops235w9_l2.ppt ppt] ]
 
  
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
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!colspan="4" style="text-align:left;"| '''Study Week:'''<br>1 - 5 Mar
  
:'''Reference:'''
 
:Networking with Virtual Machines (Introduction)
 
:* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_network Virtual Network - Definition]
 
:* [http://www.reallylinux.com/docs/networkingadmin.shtml Important Linux Networking Commands] (Also refer to lab 6 notes)
 
:* [http://www.yolinux.com/TUTORIALS/LinuxTutorialNetworking.html Linux Network Configuration]
 
:* [[IPTables]] Reference
 
:* Lab6 Notes: [http://zenit.senecac.on.ca/wiki/index.php/OPS235_Lab_6#Investigation_8:_How_do_I_view_and_configure_the_IPTABLES_firewall.3F_--_Basic_Function.2FConfiguration IPTABLES Firewall]
 
  
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
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|'''Week 8:'''<br>8 - 12 Mar
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|'''Monitoring Disk Space, Intro to LVM'''
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*Monitoring Hard Disk Space
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*LVM - Definition
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*Using LVM
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*Creating Shell Scripts to Flag Low Disk Space
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|'''Lecture Notes:'''
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*Monitoring Disk Space, <code>crontab</code>, <code>awk</code> command: [https://prezi.com/__ayhf6te9zb/monitoring-hard-disk-space/ web] [https://ict.senecacollege.ca/~ops235/slides/ops235_w8a.pdf pdf]
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|[[OPS235 Lab 5|Lab 5: Monitoring Disk Space - Investigation 1]]
  
[http://zenit.senecac.on.ca/wiki/index.php/OPS235_Lab_6 Lab 6]
 
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:'''Week 10'''
 
23 - 29 March
 
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:'''Setup and Configure Secure Shell Services,<br />Using Virtual Machines'''
 
:* Network Services
 
:* SSH|
 
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:'''Slides: '''
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
::*Network Services / SSH:
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|'''Week 9:'''<br>15 - 19 Mar
::: [ [http://matrix.senecac.on.ca/~murray.saul/ops235/ops235w10.odp odp] ] [ [http://matrix.senecac.on.ca/~murray.saul/ops235/ops235w10.pdf pdf] ] [ [http://matrix.senecac.on.ca/~murray.saul/ops235/ops235w10.ppt ppt] ]
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|'''Using LVM'''
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*Using Logical Volume Manager (LVM)
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*Creating Shell Scripts to Flag Low Disk Space
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|'''Lecture Notes:'''
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*Introduction to LVM: [https://prezi.com/igc3z-ki_tdo/logical-volume-management-lvm/ web] [https://ict.senecacollege.ca/~ops235/slides/ops235_w8b.pdf pdf]
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*Demonstration of Growing ''/home'' partition using LVM: [https://youtu.be/4fGQmw9RInYg YouTube]
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|[[OPS235 Lab 5#INVESTIGATION 2: MANAGING HARD DISK SPACE USING LVM|Lab 5: Using LVM - Investigation 2]]
  
:'''Reference:'''
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
:* Network services/ssh
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|'''Week 10:'''<br>22 - 26 Mar
:* [http://support.suso.com/supki/SSH_Tutorial_for_Linux SSH Tutorial]
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|'''Configuring a Network Using Virtual Machines'''
:* [http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/locutus/shh-securing-ssh-howto-10640 How to Make SSH More Secure]
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*Static Network Configuration
:* [[IPTables]]
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*Network Configuration with a DHCP client
:* Interest Topic: [http://linuxgazette.net/issue58/sharma.html Linux Security Tips] (See Areas involving Networking)
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*Basic TCP/IP network commands: <code>ping</code>, <code>ifconfig</code>, <code>netstat</code>
|
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|'''Lecture Notes:'''
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*Creating a Virtual Network: [https://prezi.com/kwgvo8g5eraj/creating-a-virtual-private-network-vpn/ web] [https://ict.senecacollege.ca/~ops235/slides/ops235_w10a.pdf pdf]
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*Bash Shell Scripting (part 6): [https://prezi.com/7j9ggxkg7jqc/copy-of-creating-a-virtual-private-network-vpn/ web] [https://ict.senecacollege.ca/~ops235/slides/ops235_w10b.pdf pdf]
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|[[OPS235 Lab 6|Lab 6: Virtual Networks]]
  
[http://zenit.senecac.on.ca/wiki/index.php/OPS235_Lab_7 Lab 7]
 
|-
 
|
 
:'''Week 11'''
 
30 March - 5 April<br />
 
(Holiday on Friday - No classes)
 
|
 
:'''Setting Up, Using &amp; Maintaining a DHCP Server'''
 
:* DHCP Server
 
:'''Assignment 2 released'''
 
:* Work on assignment #2 (Due week #13 in class)
 
:* Review for Practical Test
 
|
 
  
:'''Slides:'''
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
::*Install &amp; Configure DHCP Server:
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|'''Week 11:'''<br>29 Mar - 2 Apr
::: [ [http://matrix.senecac.on.ca/~murray.saul/ops235/ops235w11.odp odp] ] [ [http://matrix.senecac.on.ca/~murray.saul/ops235/ops235w11.pdf pdf] ] [ [http://matrix.senecac.on.ca/~murray.saul/ops235/ops235w11.ppt ppt] ]
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|'''Setup and Configure Secure Shell Services'''
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*Network Services
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*SSH
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|'''Lecture Notes:'''
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*Securing Network via SSH: [https://prezi.com/dj6_vmmuds0t/securing-a-network-via-ssh/ web] [https://ict.senecacollege.ca/~ops235/slides/ops235_w11a.pdf pdf]
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*Configuring Firewalls (iptables): [https://prezi.com/9zurywz2gkyx/configuring-a-firewall-iptables/ web] [https://ict.senecacollege.ca/~ops235/slides/ops235_week11b.pdf pdf]
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|[[OPS235 Lab 7|Lab 7: Setup and Configure SSH]]
  
:'''Reference:'''
 
:* DHCP Server Definition:<br />[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_Host_Configuration_Protocol http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_Host_Configuration_Protocol]
 
:*[[OPS235_Assignment_2]]
 
  
|
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
[http://zenit.senecac.on.ca/wiki/index.php/OPS235_Lab_8 Lab 8]
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|'''Week 12:'''<br>5 - 9 Apr
|-
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|'''Setting Up, Using & Maintaining a DHCP Server'''
|
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*DHCP Server
:'''Week 12'''
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|'''Lecture Notes:'''
6 - 12 April
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*Setting up a DHCP Server: [https://prezi.com/zkpwa8y_6ovt/setting-up-dhcp/ web] [https://ict.senecacollege.ca/~ops235/slides/ops235_w12.pdf pdf]
|
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|[[OPS235 Lab 8|Lab 8: Setup and Configure a DHCP Server]]
  
:'''Evaluation'''
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
:* '''Practical Test 2'''
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|'''Week 13:'''<br>12 - 16 Apr
:* Work on assignment #2 (Due week #13 in class)
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|'''Evaluation:'''
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*Labs 5 - 8
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*Final Exam
 
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|
  
 
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|-
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|'''Week 14:'''<br>19 - 23 Apr
|
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|'''Evaluation:'''
:'''Week 13'''
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*Assignment 2
13 - 19 April
 
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:* '''Assignment #2 Due (in class)'''
 
:* Review for Exam
 
 
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!colspan="4"|Exam Week (20 - 24 April )
 
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[[OPS235 Resources]]
 
 
[[Category:OPS235]]
 
[[Category:OPS235]]

Revision as of 12:29, 7 January 2021

Winter 2021

This schedule is a considered to be a general guideline for week-by-week content. Due dates may vary per instructor.

Week Objectives and Tasks References Labs
Week 1:
11 - 15 Jan
Create a CentOS Linux VM in VMware:
  • Install CentOS (Full Install) in VMware Workstation application (create customized partitions)
  • Shell Scripting
  • Obtain System Information

Post-Installation Tasks:

  • Post-Install Commands
  • Bash Shell Scripting Essentials
  • Using a Bash Shell Script to Create a Post Installation Report
Lecture Notes:
  • Welcome to OPS235!: web pdf
  • Installing Linux: web pdf
  • Bash Shell Scripting (part 1): web pdf

Setup Tutorial:

Scripting Practice:

Lab 1: Installing CentOS 7 with VMWare Workstation


WARNING:
If working from home, use VMware Workstation (Windows/Linux) or VMware Fusion (macOS).

Do not use any other virtualization software!

Week 2:
18 - 22 Jan
Creating & Using Virtual Machines
  • Installing and Using Virtualization Software
  • Installing Guest VMs
Lecture Notes:
  • Installing Virtual Machines: web pdf
Lab 2: Creating and Using Virtual Machines


Week 3:
25 - 29 Jan
Creating & Using Virtual Machines / Continued:
  • Manipulating Virtual Machines
  • Backing-up Virtual Machines
  • Manipulating Virtual Machines with Shell Scripts
Lecture Notes:
  • Managing Virtual Machines: web pdf
  • Bash Shell Scripting (part2): web pdf
Lab 2: Creating and Using Virtual Machines


Week 4:
1 - 5 Feb
Troubleshooting, Archiving, Package Management:
  • Common Troubleshooting Examples
  • Archiving Files
  • Package Management
Lecture Notes:
  • Troubleshooting, Archiving, Package Management: web pdf
  • Bash Shell Scripting (part 3): web pdf
Lab 3: Troubleshooting, Archiving, and Packages


Week 5:
8 - 12 Feb
Managing Users, Groups & Services:
  • User Management
  • Group Management
  • Service Status
  • Starting / Stopping Services
Lecture Notes:
  • Managing Users, Groups & Services: web pdf
  • Bash Shell Scripting (part 4): web pdf
Lab 4: Users, Groups and Services


Week 6:
15 - 19 Feb
Evaluation:
  • Labs 1 - 4
  • Assignment 1
Week 7:
22 - 26 Feb
Evaluation:
  • Midterm Test
Study Week:
1 - 5 Mar


Week 8:
8 - 12 Mar
Monitoring Disk Space, Intro to LVM
  • Monitoring Hard Disk Space
  • LVM - Definition
  • Using LVM
  • Creating Shell Scripts to Flag Low Disk Space
Lecture Notes:
  • Monitoring Disk Space, crontab, awk command: web pdf
Lab 5: Monitoring Disk Space - Investigation 1


Week 9:
15 - 19 Mar
Using LVM
  • Using Logical Volume Manager (LVM)
  • Creating Shell Scripts to Flag Low Disk Space
Lecture Notes:
  • Introduction to LVM: web pdf
  • Demonstration of Growing /home partition using LVM: YouTube
Lab 5: Using LVM - Investigation 2
Week 10:
22 - 26 Mar
Configuring a Network Using Virtual Machines
  • Static Network Configuration
  • Network Configuration with a DHCP client
  • Basic TCP/IP network commands: ping, ifconfig, netstat
Lecture Notes:
  • Creating a Virtual Network: web pdf
  • Bash Shell Scripting (part 6): web pdf
Lab 6: Virtual Networks


Week 11:
29 Mar - 2 Apr
Setup and Configure Secure Shell Services
  • Network Services
  • SSH
Lecture Notes:
  • Securing Network via SSH: web pdf
  • Configuring Firewalls (iptables): web pdf
Lab 7: Setup and Configure SSH


Week 12:
5 - 9 Apr
Setting Up, Using & Maintaining a DHCP Server
  • DHCP Server
Lecture Notes:
  • Setting up a DHCP Server: web pdf
Lab 8: Setup and Configure a DHCP Server
Week 13:
12 - 16 Apr
Evaluation:
  • Labs 5 - 8
  • Final Exam
Week 14:
19 - 23 Apr
Evaluation:
  • Assignment 2