Objective: Empire College students will be able to implement various Linux platforms and fully deploy their capabilities. This program is designed to provide the student with the fundamental knowledge of the Linux operating system and installation, configuration, basic system management including commands, and X Windows systems emphasizing Red Hat Linux. Our Linux training courses are completely up-to-date.

This program is extensive and comprehensive, and upon completion graduates are prepared for entry-level positions as network administrators, network consultants, network engineers, network technicians or systems engineers.

Graduates are prepared for 9 certifications:

• CompTIA A+ Technician, Network+, Linux+
• Linux Professional Institute Certified Administrator
• Microsoft certification at the product level (MCP) in 4 areas:
• Windows XP Professional
• Windows 2003 Server
• Implementing and Managing a Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
• Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows 2003 Network Infrastructure
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)

Program Length: 6 quarters
Specialized (Occupational) Associate Degree awarded upon successful completion of all graduation requirements.

The following courses are included in this program:

• Web Authoring
• Command Line Scripting
• Computer Configuration and Troubleshooting
• Novell System Administration
• Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows 2003 Infrastructure
• Electronic Messaging with Virus Protection
• Network Security
• Firewall Services
• Comprehensive Linux courses – system administration, networking, security
• Microsoft Office Professional: An Overview of Word and Excel
• And many more!

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