This complete set of Linux Operating System training will get you started in the world of the Linux operating system, Linux networking and Linux administration. This is a basic course to give you a good foundation from which to build on that will lead to certification and more.
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This course set will walk you through 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. The course will cover a number of built-in Linux utilities and network commands. Other topics include system installation and configuration, startup and shutdown, adding/deleting users, installing peripheral devices, backing up and restoring system and user data, application package installation, security, and task scheduling. Students will also learn how to administer and maintain file systems, accounts, printers and hardware devices with the Linux operating system, Linux Network Administration key areas of Linux network management, security, e-mail and domain servers. This course also teaches how to set-up Linux web servers as well as how to manage and maintain them. This course comes with electronic study guides.
Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this combined course student should understand Linux, be able to adminsiter network operations and server operations in the Linux Operating System Environment
Assessment:
This course has a pre and post assessment to gauge your comprehension of the subject matter for each of the 15 levels. At the beginning of each section the instructor outlines the Pre-Required skills and knowledge for that section. As the student completes each section there are quizes testing the knowledge and comprehension. The knowledge gained in one section is the prerequisit knowledge for the following section. The quizzes will help student underdtand their knowledge prior to taking the next section.
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
Lesson 1: Linux System Administration
System Administration Overview
Duties of a System Administrator
Choosing a System Administrator
System Documentation
File System and Process Management
File System Management
Process Management
System Startup & Shutdown
System Startup
System Shutdown
Runlevels
The init Process
”Shutdown Revisited”
Controlling Services
Controlling Processes
Lesson 2: Account Management & Printer Administration
User Account Management
Overview of User Accounts
Adding a User Account
Modifying Accounts
Deleting Accounts
Printer Administration
Print Spooling System
Printer Commands
The LPRng Print Spooler System
Configuring a Printer Using the LPRng Files
Managing a LPRng Printer from the Command Line
The CUPS Print Spooler System
Configuring a CUPS Printer
Managing a CUPS Printer Using the Command Line
Troubleshooting
Lesson 3: File System Maintenance & Commands
File System Maintenance
Types of File Systems on Linux
Mountable File Systems
Creating a File System
File System Maintenance
Disk Quotas
Managing Extended Attributes
The cron and at Facilities
The cron Command
The at Command
Lesson 4: File Maintenance & Administration
File Backup and Restore
I/O Subsystem
Device Types
Backup Strategies
Backup Commands
Compression Programs
Software Maintenance
Installing Software Packages
Red Hat Package Management (RPM) System
Debian Packages
Downloading & Installing Software from the Internet
X Administration
Installing/Upgrading XFree86
Obtaining Window Manager
Installing Enlightenment
Lesson 5: Kernal and Hardware Management
Kernal and Module Management
Linux Kernal
Obtaining the Kernal
Installing from Source
Upgrading Kernal Binaries
Loadable Modules
Date and Time Management
Time Components
Displaying the Date and Time
Setting and Showing Hardware Clock Time
Managing Hardware
Identifying Hardware Devices
Configuring System Hardware
Installing a Modem
Radius Servers
Managing Mobile Hardware Devices
Adding IDE Hard Drives
Managing SCSI Devices
Lesson 6: Security, Support, and Recovery
Linux System Security Lists
Security and Documentation Resources
Why is a System Hacked
System Security Overview
Securing the System
Linux Documentation and Support
Types of Documentation
Manual Pages
Documenting System Changes
Troubleshooting and Recovery
Troubleshooting Process
Booting Issues
Rescue Mode
Hardware Issues
Login Issues
Corrupted Shared Libraries
File System Issues
Examining System Resources
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