Linux System Administration Training Series

Linux System Administration Training Series
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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 Resources

  • Multimedia Training DVD Course Features:

    Main Menu
    Move through hours of in-depth content - quickly and easily due to the efficient and organized structure.

    PowerPoint
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    Exclusive Learning Zone
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    Controls
    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.

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