The free software programme was designed because of the need for qualified free software staff. The demand for qualified professionals is on the rise, since the use of free software as opposed to proprietary software is increasing by the day. Although used mainly in business, many governments, universities and institutions all over the world are beginning to study the possibility.
In Spain, implementation of this operating system over proprietary options could lead to considerable savings in information technology. The European Union has also recommended the performance of studies to evaluate the use of free software as an alternative to proprietary software. One of the reasons put forward by the European Union is that general unfamiliarity with software source code means that its real purpose cannot be audited. This could seriously compromise the security of some countries, leaving it in the hands of the companies that create these proprietary programs. In the context of this global reality, we have designed this programme, which offers students a range of possibilities depending on their professional profile and interests.
Moreover, conscious of the importance of breaking down barriers to knowledge, the UOC publishes many of the materials for this programme under free licences.
- Use the basic commands of the GNU/Linux system.
- Boot a computer using an executable distribution of GNU/Linux from a CD.
- Install the GNU/Linux operating system.
- Configure the GNU/Linux system (basic aspects).
- Use daemons and runlevels in the GNU/Linux system.
- Install applications on a GNU/Linux system.
- Configure and launch the X-Window system graphical environment.
- Migrate to GNU/Linux from other systems and make GNU/Linux coexist with other platforms.
- Use basic GNU/Linux administration tools.
- Customise, update and compile the Linux kernel.
- Use the local administration tools of GNU/Linux.
- Use the network administration tools of GNU/Linux.
- Administrate GNU/Linux servers.
- Administrate database manager systems on GNU/Linux.
- Administrate GNU/Linux system security.
- Configure, fine-tune and optimise a GNU/Linux system.
List of topics
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Basic GNU/Linux operating system
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Advanced administration of GNU/Linux
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Price
895 euros
Consult the financial aid that the UOC offers to international students.
The programme fees should be confirmed on enrolment.
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