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# Prerequisite Modules - 3.5

**Note:** Not part of the reference but essential for the course.

## Classes - 1.8

### Overview of communication channels - 0.5

**Note:** Account creation for gitea, matrix etc

### Introduction to markdown for notekeeping - 0.3

**Note:** markdown syntax

### Short introdution to git for notekeeping - 1.0

**Note:** git tutorial

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# Resource Modules - 30.4

**Note:** Modules part of the resource curriculum.

## Networking - 15.5

### MR03/R61 Introduction to centralized administration of networking services - 6.8

#### Classes - 2.5

##### Debian implementations of essential services - 2.5

**Note:** Focus on DHCP, DNS, SFTP, SSH, CUPS, LDAP following chapter 10 and chapter 11 of the Debian system administrator handbook

## MR04/R71 Introduction to linux - 5.0

**Note:** Introduction to the history and usage of Linux as an OS with both graphical and shell interfaces.

### Classes - 3.0

#### History of unix/linux and Debian - 0.5

#### Quick dive into a GUI installation - 0.5

#### Introduction to the shell - 1.0

**Note:** Based on Ryan's tutorials

#### Introduction to vim - 0.5

**Note:** complete vimtutor and create a custom vimrc

#### Very brief introdution to bandit and SSH - 0.5

**Note:** bandit

## MR05/XX Introduction to hardware components of servers and clients - 6.0

**Note:** In this module we will focus on hardware and the exposure to Raspberry Pi's as an alternative target platform

### Classes - 2.5

#### Breakdown of IT internals and externals - 0.5

#### Overview of computer architectures - 0.3

#### ARM vs x86 - 0.3

#### Introduction to compiled languages and compilation targets - 0.3

#### Comparison of platforms vs protocols - 0.3

#### Group deployment of RPI clients and headless servers - 1.0

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# Qualifying Modules - 67.0

**Note:** Modules part of the qualifying curriculum.

## MQ06/QB2 Install, deplay, configure and maintain client machines - 5.0

### Classes - 2.0

#### TODO - 2.0

**Note:** TODO

### Labo - 2.0

#### Labo one - 1.0

**Note:** TODO

## MQ03/QB4 Conceive and improve networking architecture - 21.3

**Note:** Deep dive into networking and the securisation of exposed services.

### Classes - 11.5

#### iptables and fail2ban - 1.0

#### Introduction to cryptography - 1.0

#### Theory and application of OpenWRT - 1.0

#### Exposing local services to the internet - 3.5

**Note:** Theory and application of VPN, nginx reverse proxy, SSH, DNS and dynamic DNS

## Linux server machines - 26.8

### MQ07/QE7 Installation and configuration of a Linux server - 9.1

**Note:** Installation and configuration of Debian and Redhat servers.

#### Classes - 6.0

##### The Debian OS - 4.0

**Note:** Follows the Debian System Administrator handbook

##### Redhat as an alternative - 2.0

#### Labo - 3.0

##### Deployment of Debian on hardware and VM - 2.0

**Note:** TODO

#### Test - 0.1

**Note:** Test through certificate

##### Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1 - 0.1

**Note:** https://www.lpi.org/our-certifications/lpic-1-overview

### MQ08/QE8 Administrate, exploit and maintain a Linux server - 17.6

**Note:** More in depth usage of the command line and an introdution to scripting in BASH and python3.

#### Classes - 14.0

##### Deep dive into CLI tools - 3.0

**Note:** Focus on essential tools such as tmux, zsh, ohmyzsh, vim

##### Advanced system management - 4.0

**Note:** Focus on systemd, dbus, udev, apt, pip3

##### Introduction to scripting in BASH and python3 - 5.0

##### Advanced python scripting - 2.0

#### Labo - 3.5

##### Tools and system maintenance in practice - 2.5

## MQ09/XX Administrate, exploit and maintain a virtual environnement - 6.0

**Note:** Extends on the general knowledge built up throughout the coarse but adds freenas as a platform to deploy VM's

### Classes - 2.5

#### General configuration of VM's - 0.5

#### Freenas as a platform to deploy VM's and docker instances - 2.0

### Labo - 2.5

#### Deployment of diverse VM's via Windows, Debian and Freenas - 0.5

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# Personal project - 7.0

**Note:** Research, write and present an expose on a relevant topic of choice.

## Follow up of personal project - 2.0

## Presentation of personal projects - 1.0

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# Certificates - 11.0

## In class followup for certifications with supervision - 3.0

## Passing the certificate - 1.0