Linux Technology Overview Part 1: Technical and Business Considerations

This first course in the series provides background knowledge about Linux and explains what factors businesses should consider when determining if they should use it. This course teaches what Linux is its history what it can be used for and the risks and benefits of using it. This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about this emerging technology.

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Duration: 4 hours Training Presented in: English

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).

• 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

• Linux Technology Overview Part 2: Features for Users