BSc CS Sem 5 March 2026 March 2026 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) What is runlevel? Explain the different runlevels provided by Linux?
   • (b) Explain use of following files with its fields:
   • (c) Describe the predefined chains in the Netfilter implementation of iptables
   • (d) What are the various steps involved in creating a logical volume explain with proper diagram
   • (e) Show the working of rpm command with various options giving example
   • (f) Explain the complete process of how TCP connection works?
4. Q2 Attempt ANY FOUR from the following: (20M)
   • (a) Explain the following protocols: 1) IMAP 2) POP3
   • (b) Write a note on Kerberos
   • (c) What is Apache web server? Explain its various modules
   • (d) the security Implications for a SMTP Protocol? Describe the Email Components of SMTP
   • (e) Describe SSHD Configuration File and the configuration options in it
   • (f) Explain the following files used for Configuring DNS Clients:
5. Q3 Attempt ANY FOUR from the following: (20M)
   • (a) Define MySql. Explain steps involved in installing and configuring mysql
   • (b) Explain Samba daemons in details
   • (c) Explain various implementations of DFS
   • (d) What is the need of NIS? Describe the NIS daemons and processes
   • (e) Explain configuration process of the DHCP Server
   • (f) Describe the configuration of NFS server
6. Q4 Attempt ANY FIVE from the following: (15M)
   • (a) Explain the following user management commands
   • (b) What are various types of DNS servers and its use
   • (c) Give some of the uses of NFS
   • (d) What is the importance of in linux file system
   • (e) How Secure Copy (scp) Program is useful?
   • (f) What is LDAP? Generate LDAP tree for an organization with subdivisions as Production department, Sales department, and Accounts department Each having one distinguished contact

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