Preamble:                                      

Windows & Linux are the dominant operating system being used. This fast-paced course takes you through the installation and administration of Linux and Windows Operating system in a network environment.

Objective of the Course: The course aims to provide students with knowledge of the principles and practical uses of windows and Linux in a networked environment. Skills and knowledge will be taught from the perspective of networked environment.

Outcome of the Course: This hands on System administration course teaches students how to install, maintain, configure and tune an operating system in a networked environment. Students will also learn to perform basic administrative tasks such as adding and managing users, creating and maintaining file systems.

This course provides skills in Windows & Linux operating system. A person competent in these areas could provide computer support and system maintenance skill.

Eligibility: BE/BTech, BSc/MSc(IT/Computer Science/Electronics), MCA, BCA, BCom (CA), MBA (System) or equivalent of any of these. Degree holders with PGDCA, DOEACC A or B level, Diploma in Computer Science, Electronics, or others with relevant experience).

Contents:

Duration : Duration of the course is 3 Months

Date of Commencement : Course commences on  18^th Mar 2013

Fees :

^#Tuition Fees/Examination fees are waived for SC/ST students.

Course Contents :

1. Computer Fundamentals [5 Days]

I. Overview of PC architecture

II. Different bus standards (ISA, PCI, PCMCIA)

III. Different Add-on Cards like memory, Graphics etc.

2. OS Fundamentals [5 Days]

I. Operating System Introduction

II. OS Architecture

III. Process Management

IV. Memory Management

V. File System Management

VI. Introduction to Network OS

3. Networking Fundamental [5 Days]

I. Basics of Communication Systems

II. Transmission Media

III. OSI Layers

IV. Local Area Networks

V. Wide Area Networks

VI. Networking Protocols

VII. IP addressing & Routing

4. Windows Fundamentals [5 Days]

I. Introduction to Windows Operating System

II. Installation and Configuration of Windows XP & Windows 7

5. Windows Server Configuration [15 Days]

I. Windows Server 2008

II. Server and Desktop Installation

III. Installation and Managing Active Directory

IV. Managing and Securing Resources

V. Performance and Maintenance

6. Linux Fundamentals [5 Days]

I. Introduction to Linux, Unix & Solaris

II. File System

III. Linux Installation

IV. Simple Commands

7. Linux Administration [15 Days]

I. Server & Client Installation

II. Booting Procedures

III. Linux Commands

IV. System Administration

V. X Windows

VI. Performance Tuning

8. Shell Scripting [5 Days]

I. Regular Expressions (grep, egrep, & sed)

II. AWK

III. Bash scripting

IV. Perl language

9. Mini Project

Number of Seats :40

Admission : Selection of candidates who have passed in the qualifying examination will be based on their marks in the qualifying examination subject to eligibility and availability of seats. The list of selected students shall be published in our web site. Individual call letters by email alone will be sent to the candidates.  Students who have been selected for test/interview/ counseling/admission are required to report to the Centre on the prescribed day by 9:30 hrs. The admission for the selected students shall be confirmed only after verifying their original certificates.

The SC/ST students are required to submit in ORIGINAL a Community Certificate ( in English or Hindi only) issued by an Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar.

How to Apply: Click here for details on how to apply or refer the prospectus . Last date of receipt of application form is  13^th Mar 2013

Placement : Placement support will be provided.

Class & lab timings :  The classes and labs are from 9.30 am to 12.45 pm and 2.00 pm to 5.15 pm Monday to Friday. 

Location & How to Reach : NIELIT Calicut is located 20 kms away from Calicut City and is functioning near the NITC (REC), Calicut campus. The bus stop is NIELIT or ‘Panthrandu’ and the present bus fare is Rs.15/- from city.