Who Should Attend

This course is designed to prepare Microsoft systems administrators who wish to manage Linux systems how to install, configure, and maintain a Linux system in various workstation and server roles.

Prerequisites

Students should have a fundamental knowledge of at least one Microsoft operating system and some familiarity with basic networking concepts.

What you will learn

Students learn how to install and navigate a Linux system, customize the login environment, use the vi editor, and manage files, directories and permissions. Students will also learn how to manage shared libraries and install applications from tarbills, as well as from proprietary package management applications such as the Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) and more.

Course Outline

1. Linux Characteristics and Features
• What is Linux?
• Linux Characteristics
1. Preparing for Installation
• Planning the Implementation
• Validating Hardware Requirements
• Plug-and-Play Device Configuration
• Peripheral Connectors and Cables
• Small Computerr Systems Interface
• Monitors and Video Cards
2. Installing Linux
• Linux Hardware Compatibility
• Common Linux Partition Schemes
• Configuring TCP/IP
• Linux Commands
• Confirming Installation
• The Linux Kernel Naming Convention
3. Navigating the System
• The Linux File System Hierarchy
• Understanding the root Directory
• Basic Access Permissions
• Finding Files with find
• Using whereis and locate
• Multiple Commands and xargs
4. Using vi
• Text Editing and Linux
• Vi
• Pico
5. An Arsenal of Linux Commands
• Linux Command Overview
• Copying, Moving, and Deleting Files
• Starting the X-Window System
• Network Clients
6. Customizing the Linux Logon Environment
• Understanding the Logon Environment
• Virtual Terminals
• The Linux Manual
7. User Management
• Adding Users and Groups in Linux
• User Accounts
• Special User Accounts
8. Managing Packages and Shared Libraries
• Installing New Packages
• RPM Overview
• Common RPM Errors
• Managing Shared Libraries
9. Managing Run Levels
• Starting and Stopping Linux
• The Boot Process
10. I/O Redirection, Variables and Shell Scripts
• Standard Input, Ouput, and Error
• I/O Redirection
• Interacting with the Shell
• Shell Scripts
11. Managing Processes and Sysem Elements
• Linux Processs
• System and Network Daemons
• Additional Monitoring Applications
• Cron Elements
• Controlling Access to Cron
12. Managing the Hard Drive
• Commond File System Formats
• The /etc/fstab File
• The /etc/mtab File
• Disk Partitioning and Formatting
13. The Kernel, Modules and LILO
• Locating the Kernel
• Major Kernel Responsibilities
• Using GRUB
14. Networking with Linux
• Network Topologies
• Network Types
• Netwok Connectivityu Devices
• Static IP Addressing in Linus
• Troubleshooting Connectivity Problems
15. Linux and Dialup Access
• Dialup Networking Overview
• Modems and Interface
• PPP Configuration
• The Modem Chat Sequence
16. The X-Window Environment
• What is the X-Window Enmvironment?
• Remote X-Window Sessions
• Troubleshooting X-Window
17. Printing in Linux
• Linux Printing Terminology
• Connecting to a Remote Printer
• Choosing the Correct Print Filte
• Print Troubleshooting
18. Achieving and Restoring
• Planning a Backup Strategy
• Selecting a Backup Method
• Troubleshooting Backup and Restore
Errors
19. Maintaining and Troubleshooting Linux
    • Installing Softwae
    • Hardware Updating Best Practices
    • Troubleshooting the Linux Boot

Course Duration

Five (5) days

Course Schedule

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Course Materials

• Comprehensive course workbook/summary
• Course certificate of completion