Operating Systems

Unit code: VIT1202 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Nicholson
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit introduces students to modern computer operating systems, their major components and roles. Students will use the command line to install and maintain operating systems; configure basic networking and web-related services.



Content includes: Operating System (OS) concepts, Operating System architectures, memory management, file systems, Command Line Interface (CLI) and basic scripting.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Depict the basic Operating System (OS) architectures, functions, and roles of operating systems;
  2. Explain the functions of key operating system components for managing processes, devices, files and memory;
  3. Administer and secure a Windows Operating System, including CLI commands;
  4. Administer and secure a Linux Operating System using CLI commands, and;
  5. Develop and deploy network services on a Network Operating System.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Laboratory Work
|
Grade: 30%
Lab Tasks completed in class.
Assessment type: Case Study
|
Grade: 30%
Assignment - develop and deploy OS services.
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 40%
Final Test.

Required reading

A comprehensive set of Unit Notes in electronic format will be available through VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Diploma of Cyber Security
VDCS | Diploma | Duration: 1 year
Diploma of Information Technology
VDIT | Diploma | Duration: 1 year

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