Server TechnologiesLaajuus (10 cr)

Objectives

Student is able to
-perform a complete server configuration including: firewall, backups, etc.
- set up basic single server services, including a web server and web application,
- set up Docker containerization system
- use basic Unix/Linux command line tools found on most servers
- perform regular server maintenance
- set up basic server hardening by configuring a firewall and setting limitations on user login and file access

Content

Linux, advanced cloud based server configuration, firewall, scheduled tasks, remote backups, server platforms, server architectures. Secure remote access, command line usage, virtualization, server container management, service management, HTTP server setup.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Student knows the basics of Linux including: how to configure command line shell, is familiar with the basic commands, can use manual pages to understand to use more features of the system utilities.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Student can set up services, manage users, perform regular server maintenance tasks like simple backups, software install, system upgrades, basic server security.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student can manage advanced server features in a cloud based server, can set up web servers, set up containers to the server. Student can plan, setup, maintain and document secure production ready server management practices in system, service and network levels.