Linux System Administration Training Series

Product Description
CD ROMs, e-Study Guides
Attendees of this course will learn how to install and administer a Linux system. 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.
Course Instructor: William C. Holliker, Linux Expert
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.
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 ResourcesMultimedia Training DVD Course Features:Main Menu
Move through hours of in-depth content - quickly and easily due to the efficient and organized structure.PowerPoint
Utilizing PowerPoint presentations enhances the delivery by displaying a variety of visual information to the user. This type of representation allows the user to better interpret the material through charts, definitions, graphs, and more...Exclusive Learning Zone
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Move forward, back, and repeat entire topics or just a section. A progress bar illuminates as you advance through exercises.Full Motion Video
All courses feature full-motion videos of instructors teaching the information as if they are speaking directly to you. Our unique delivery simulates a one-on-one classroom environment creating a more personal lesson and learning experience.Study Guides
Printable study guides for the entire course are available. This allows all material to be viewed, reviewed, and printed for viewing at a later date.Review Exercises
Each section has a review quiz to aid in the learning process by validating the comprehension of the material covered before moving on to a new section.Resume
All courses are resumed to where you left off last session allowing you to learn when it is convenient for you without the hassle of remembering where you where.Live Demonstrations
Demonstrations are a way for the instructor to show and tell the user how to perform a task by actually doing it on screen in front of them. In this format it gives the user the power to see things done by a professional in the intended environment as many times as they would like.Certificate of Completion
Planetlearn's Career Academy is recognized worldwide for its technology-based IT training curriculums. Upon successful completion of our program, you will be receiving a Career Academy Distance Education Certificate of Completion."Training Desktop Users, IT, and Business Professionals since 1997."
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