CIS 221 - Network Scripting

5 Credits

Provides in-depth view of current and future mainstream features of network scripts. Emphasis is on the issues of multi-platform networks, including the challenges and items that must be maintained on a regular basis. Introduces students to basic scripting methods and standard algorithms using popular platforms and languages. Security issues, server load balancing, and cloud servers are also addressed.

Pre-requisite(s) CIS 215 min 2.0
FeesAcademic Technology Fee

Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the CIS programs and professionals wishing to add to their technical background skills.
Active Date 20240401T16:34:03

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Fundamentals of Shell Scripting
Process files
Automation and monitoring
Progress indicators
Working with record files
- arrays
- fixed length and variable length records
- strings and numbers
File transfer
Finding files and file types
Process and file monitoring
Pseudo-random number and data generation
Creating Pseudo-random passwords
Floating point math
Filesystem monitoring
System load
- load balancing
- local and remote servers
- cloud servers
Elevating privileges

Student Learning Outcomes
Implement flow control in scripting.

Effectively set file permissions for use on a network.

Use parsing of files to find needed information.

Create automated events to simplify network administration.

Accurately use floating point math with arrays, fixed length and variable length records.

Use load balancing techniques on local and remote servers and cloud servers.

Synchronize and replicate files between local and remote servers.