Course content

• IT History
• IT infrastructure
• Hardware
• Operating Systems
• The Linux Command Line
• File Manipulation
• File Access Control
• User Management
• Computer Networks
• Cloud Computing and Virtualization
• Data Storage, Backup and Recovery
• Troubleshooting
• Basic Log Analysis

Learning outcome

Knowledge

• The candidate will understand fundamental IT concepts, including hardware components, operating systems, file systems, user management, and access control.
• The candidate will acquire knowledge of computer networks, cloud services, and virtualization technologies.
• The candidate will learn core principles of data storage, backup, recovery, troubleshooting, and basic log analysis.

Skills

• The candidate will be able to use the Linux command line effectively, perform file manipulation, manage permissions, and administer users and groups.
• The candidate will be able to work with virtualized environments, and operate cloud-based resources.
• The candidate can implement basic solutions for data storage, backup, and recovery.
• The candidate will be able to identify, diagnose, and resolve common IT issues using structured troubleshooting methods and log analysis tools.

General competence

• The candidate is aware of how IT automation affects organisations.
• The candidate is aware of the ethical and legal consequences of the distribution of roles within IT systems and data storage.
• The candidate is familiar with how IT systems in production are absolutely central to the behavior of organisations.

Sustainability

The course teaches fundamental knowledge regarding digital infrastructure and practical skills for managing digital infrastructure. Hence, the course contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

• SDG 8 "Decent work and economic growth" by preparing students to acquire practical skills for decent work in the future.
• SDG 9 "Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure" by preparing students to build and manage resilient digital infrastructures.

Learning methods and activities

• Lectures
• Solving tasks individually or in groups
• Practical exercises
• Kahoot competitions
• Group assignment

Compulsory assignments

• Mandatory exercises

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Admission to the Bachelor's program in Digital Infrastructure and Cyber ​​Security.

Course materials

1. The Linux Command Line, Fifth Internet Edition, William Shotts.

This book can be freely downloaded from http://linuxcommand.org/tlcl.php

2. IT infrastructure Architecture - Infrastructure Building Blocks and Concepts, Third Edition, Sjaak Lann (Purchasing the book is optional.)

Credit reductions