Audience
Technical managers and professionals who are evaluating whether or not to adopt Linux in their business environment or individuals learning about Linux in preparation for using it.
Objective
- Identify the features of the history of Linux.
- Identify the features of Linux.
- Identify the features that make it suitable for end users and enterprises.
- Identify the business applications of Linux.
Topics Include
Unit 1: Linux Overview
- Identify the features of the history of Linux.
- Identify the features of Linux.
- Identify the features of the most common Linux distributions.
- Identify the characteristics of open source code.
- Identify the link between Linus Torvald and the kernel.
- Identify the reasons for the growing popularity of Linux.
Unit 2: Linux Considerations
- Identify the features that make it suitable for end users and enterprises.
- Identify the business applications of Linux.
- Identify the technological advantages of Linux.
- Identify the job roles that Linux facilitates.
- Identify the standardization efforts for Linux applications.
- Identify the cost and support features of Linux.
- Identify ways in which Linux is compatible with other operating systems.
- Identify the features and user issues involved in Linux training.
- Identify Linux hardware requirements.
Duration
4
Minimum Requirements
The CDROM version of this course requires:
- At least a 486DX 33Mhz CPU.
- Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher and a Microsoft compatible mouse.
- At least 8MB RAM.
- At least VGA graphics capability with a minimum 512K video RAM (1MB video RAM recommended).
- At least a double speed CDROM drive.
- An MPC compliant sound card with attached speakers or headphones is recommended (Currently only the CDROM version supports audio).
The network version of this course requires:
- At least a 486DX 33Mhz CPU.
- Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher and a Microsoft compatible mouse.
- At least 8MB RAM and 22MB available hard disk space or file server space.
- At least VGA graphics capability with a minimum 512K video RAM (1MB video RAM recommended).
Media
Serebra Learning Corporation 119 - 7565 132nd Street Surrey BC V3W 1K5 Canada