Linux Operating System will get you started in the Linux world of networking and administration. This is a basic course to give you a good foundation from which to build on that will lead to certification and more.
Training Avaliability and Delivery
This is primarily online training
This is an online eLearning or CBT training program
This course may be available for home-study
Courseware may be available for purchase
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Linux Course Description This course will walk you through the Linux installation and setup, including some of the more difficult topics like network settings and graphical interface configuration. Then you will learn the basics of using Linux and get into the popular text editor VI. Using VI you will learn the basics of the Linux shell and how to create and program your own shell. Lastly, the course will cover a number of built-in Linux utilities and network commands.
Outcomes:
Linux Course OutcomesUpon completion of this course, students will be able to install and configure Linux as well as know basic shell programming and other Linux utilities. They will have a good understanding of the operating system and how it works. Successful completion of this course will provide students knowledge and understanding necessary to take the first of three required exams to become qualified for the Linux Professional Institute`s LPI Certification and or CompTIA`s Linux+ certification.
Assessment:
This course has pre and post course assessment quizzes to help you gauge your comprehension of the subject matter and allowing you to review weaker areas.
Course Information (see above or below lessons, outlines, activities, etc.)
Course Instructor:
William Holliker, is President of Open Systems Courseware which specializes in the development and delivery of leading edge technical training and courseware for Unix, Linux, Programming and Networking technologies. William has been a technical course developer and instructor for over 25 years. He has written three certificate training programs and two certification programs. In addition to his technical experience, William has delivered over 500 technical training courses throughout the world.
Course Outline
Lesson 1: Linux Essentials
Linux Essentials Overview
Module Objectives
Linux System Overview
Differences in Linux and Unix
Operating Systems Overview
Linux Installation Details
Installation Objectives
Install Steps
Hardware Requirements
Hardware Control
Linux Device Names
Installation Methods
Installation Classes
Partitioning the Hard Drive
Network Settings
Installing Linux
Objectives
Firewall Configuration
Language Support
Account Configuration
Packages to Install
Post Installation
Graphical Interface Configuration
Installation Complete
First Boot following Installation
Installing Student Training Files
Lesson 2: Linux Utilization Using Linux
Objectives
Login Screens
Logging In
The Shell
Linux Resources
Linux Reference Manual
Keyword Searches
Command Execution
Option Formats
Types of Commands
Passwords
User Information
Processes
Linux Communications
Objectives
Electronic Mail
Linux File System
Objectives
Types of Files
File Systems Characteristics
File System Commands
Directory Commands
File Manipulation Commands
Printing Files
Lesson 3: Linux Text Editing and Linux Shell Linux Text Editing
Objectives
Editing Modes
Entering & Exiting VI
Navigating within VI
Creating Text
Modifying Text
Text Substitution
VI Shortcuts
VI Options
Linux Shell
Objectives
Shell Overview
Shell Functions
Shell Variables
Quoting
I/O Redirection
Pipes
User Environment
Lesson 4: Shell Programming & Utilities
Shell Programming
Objectives & Prerequisites
Creating a Shell Program
Executing The Shell Program
Comments
Debugging Shell Programming
Functions
Aliases
Conditional Testing
IF Statement
Looping
Job Control
Linux Utilities
Objectives & Prerequisites
Regular Expressions
Printing File Information
Extracting Information
Translating Information
Counting Words
File Differences
Finding Files
Network Commands
Objectives & Prerequisites
Ping Command
Telnet Command
FTP Command
Contact Hours: 24
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