Module Details
| Module Code: |
COMP7044 |
| Title: |
Systems Scripting
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Long Title:
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Systems Scripting
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| NFQ Level: |
Intermediate |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
| Field of Study: |
4811 - Computer Science
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| Module Description: |
System administrators in an organisation are generally responsible for the provisioning,
operation and maintenance of hardware and software and related infrastructure. As part of
their role they often need to automate tasks using scripts which are computer programs designed for a particular Operating System (OS). This module will address the scripting skills that system administrators need to help them perform their daily tasks.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Identify system administration and automation tasks where scripting may be of assistance. |
| LO2 |
Solve system administration problems using a shell interface. |
| LO3 |
Develop complex scripts in a modern scripting language. |
| LO4 |
Deploy scripts in a manner which takes the Information Technology (IT) infrastructure into account |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Tasks for Automation
Suggested scenarios where scripting may help. Script design to automate repetitive tasks. Troubleshooting
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Shell Scripting
Shell syntax, sed, awk, grep, sort, uniq, diff, join, etc. Shell programming using loops, arrays etc. Unix and Windows CLI. cmdlets, WMIC. Managing processes, services, events and network connections.
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Scripting in a high-level Language
Language syntax, importing and using available libraries, writing scripts to perform tasks such as querying network devices, running external processes, managing user accounts, monitoring filesystems & processes, working with LDAP and AD, analysing log files, monitor and map network services, processes, package management, statistics gathering and reporting. Phases of script design.
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Script Deployment
Remote and local deployment. Deployment in modern networks and domains. Windows vs linux based deployment
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Lecture delivering theory underpinning learning outcomes. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Lab to support learning outcomes. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Independent Study |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Lecture delivering theory underpinning learning outcomes. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Lab to support learning outcomes. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
independent Study |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Al Sweigart. (2015), Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, No Starch Press, [ISBN: 9781593275990].
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Mark Lutz. (2013), Learning Python, O'Reilly Media, [ISBN: 9781449355739].
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Rytis Sileika. (2014), Pro Python System Administration, APress, [ISBN: 9781484202180].
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Justin Seitz. (2014), Black Hat Python, No Starch Press, [ISBN: 9781593275907].
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David Copeland. (2013), Build Awesome Command-Line Applications Ruby 2: Control Your Computer, Simplify Your Life, Pragmatic, [ISBN: 9781937785758].
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Ellie Quigley. (2014), Perl By Example, Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 9780133760811].
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Jaosn Cannon. (2015), Shell Scripting: How to Automate Command Line Tasks Using Bash Scripting and Shell Programming, CreateSpace, [ISBN: 9781517380434].
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Shantanu Tushar, Sarath Lakshman. (2013), Linux Shell Scripting Cookbook, 2. Packt, [ISBN: 9781782162742].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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website, Command Line Kung Fu,
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website, Bash Guru,
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web blog, Python for system administrators Making
system administration easier (and more
fun),
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