B.Sc. (Computer Science) Sem 5 March 2025 March 2025 Linux Server Administration Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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• 2) Figures to the right indicate marks

1. Q3 Illustrations, in-depth answers and diagrams will be appreciated
2. Q4 Mixing of sub-questions is not allowed
3. Q1 Attempt ANY FOUR from the following: (20M)
   • (a) Explain the following user management commands
   • (b) Explain the role of firewall for protecting Linux network from security
   • (c) What are runlevels in Linux? Explain the commands used to manage
   • (d) Describe the stages involved in the Linux boot process
   • (e) Explain the working of rpm command with various options and Examples
   • (f) Explain Scheduling of process with cron command
4. Q2 Attempt ANY FOUR from the following: (20M)
   • (a) Write a short note on DNS and its Hierarchy
   • (b) Write down the steps to configure APACHE for Basic Website Services
   • (c) Explain how to configure SSH server and clients
   • (d) Write use of SMTP. List and Explain the key components that are essential for email to work
   • (e) Explain how to install and configure vsftpd server
   • (f) Explain the following:
5. Q3 Attempt ANY FOUR from the following: (20M)
   • (a) Explain how to install and configure NFS server and client
   • (b) Explain the steps for Setting up samba File server
   • (c) Discuss the important of NIS. Explain Daemons and processes associated
   • (d) the working of LDAP protocol
   • (e) Explain different Distributed File System (DFS) implementations
   • (f) Define MySql. Explain steps involved in installing and configuring MySql
6. Q4 Attempt ANY FIVE from the following: (15M)
   • (a) Write any three differences between TCP and UDP protocol
   • (b) Explain the function of the ifconfig command in detail
   • (c) Describe the significance of the /etc/resolv.conf file in Linux
   • (d) Explain the purpose of the file in Linux
   • (e) Write any three differences between FTP and SFTP Explain the concept of DHCP and its features

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