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    • FINAL SEMESTER PROJECT - Part I: Initial Setup and Security (Coursework Two) • Assignment
      Opened: Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 12:00 AM
      Due: Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 11:59 PM

      •Set up a VPS with a Linux operating system (CentOS/AlmaLinux/Ubuntu).
      •Configure SSH access and apply basic security measures.
      •Install required libraries and web services (Apache, Nginx, MySQL, PHP, etc.).
      •Submit a detailed write-up including:
      ✓VPS provider details
      ✓OS installation steps
      ✓Security configurations implemented
      ✓Installed libraries and services
      Assessment: Part I will be marked out of 40 and will contribute to Coursework Two marks.

    • FINAL EXAM - SEMESTER PROJECT (Part II: Web Hosting Setup) Assignment
      Opened: Saturday, 26 April 2025, 12:00 AM
      Due: Sunday, 27 April 2025, 11:59 PM

      Part II: Web Hosting Setup (Week 14 Submission – by April 26, 2025)
      • Install and configure WHM (cPanel or CWP) on the VPS.
      • Set up at least three websites/accounts for each group member.
      • Configure domain names, DNS, and SSL certificates.
      • Implement FTP and SMTP server configurations.
      • Secure the web server using firewalls, authentication controls, and encryption.
      • Submit a detailed write-up including:
      ✓ WHM installation and configuration steps
      ✓ Websites hosted with domain details
      ✓ Security measures implemented
      ✓ Configurations for SSH, FTP, and SMTP

      Final Presentation (Week 14 – April 21- 27, 2025)
      • Groups will present their projects, demonstrating:
      ✓ The operational VPS and WHM setup
      ✓ Hosted websites and security implementations
      ✓ Troubleshooting strategies for outages