Program Overview

Introduction to Server Administration and Security Assurance Unit

The Server Administration and Security Assurance unit, coded as KIT304, is designed to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to system administration. This unit is comprised of four modules that explore the role of an administrator in modern business settings, covering Unix administration, Windows administration, web, database and container administration, and administration issues relevant to network security.

Unit Details

• Unit name: Server Administration and Security Assurance
• Unit code: KIT304
• Credit points: 12.5
• College/School: Sciences and Engineering
• School of Information and Communication Technology
• Discipline: Information & Communication Technology
• Coordinator: Mr Tony Gray
• Available as an elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Advanced

Availability

The unit is available in the following locations and study periods:

• Location: Hobart, Launceston
• Study period: Semester 1
• Attendance options: On-campus, Off-Campus
• Available to: Domestic students, International students

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

• Configure and secure a range of server technologies for deployment
• Identify vulnerabilities using a range of security tools
• Evaluate and administer server applications in line with security needs, best practice, and industry standards
• Research and document server and network security issues for use by personnel at all levels of an organisation

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $2,919.00

Requisites

Prerequisites

• KIT111
• KIT213

Teaching

The teaching pattern for this unit consists of:

• Lectures: 1 hour/week (weeks 1-12)
• Tutorials: 1x2 hours (week 1), 2x2 hours/week (weeks 2-12)
• Final practical test: 1 hour, week 13
• Independent Learning: 2 hours/week (on average)

Assessment

• Practical exam 1: 15%
• Practical exam 2: 15%
• Practical exam 3: 20%
• Practical exam 4: 20%
• Assignment: 30%

Textbooks

• Required: Readings will be provided on MyLO
• Recommended: Readings will be provided on MyLO

Key Dates

• Study Period: Semester 1
• Start date: 23/2/2026
• Census date: 17/3/2026
• WW date: 20/4/2026
• End date: 14/6/2026