FDDI Institute's Hands-on: Linux seminar

Hands-on: LINUX

Three days hands-on course

Software used: Redhat Linux, SUSE

Language: English

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DESCRIPTION

LINUX, a UNIX-compatible operating system that runs on personal computers is recognized as a suitable platform for servers.
Desktop applications such as LINUX office applications and others are emerging and make LINUX a viable corporate desktop operating system.
This hands-on course (one station for each student) provides the knowledge and skills you need to install, configure and administer LINUX

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

Networking concepts and technology, basic TCP/IP networking.

There is a follow-up course: Advanced Linux (part2)

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Learn how to install Linux
Hardware configuration
Customize your Linux kernel
Understand how to enter LINUX commands
Learn the Linux file and directory structure
Discover how to manage user accounts and set-up security

Configure your network and servers
Customize your LINUX operating environment
Discover the power of X Windows
Add new software to your Linux server
Integrate Linux into a DOS and WINDOWS environment

OUTLINES

LINUX, Introduction and Overview

The Kernel
Applications
General concepts of Open Software
GNU
Advantages and disadvantages of using ‘freeware’
- Support model
- Worldwide development base
- rapid response bug fixing
- managed distributions:
  - (Red Hat , Slackware, S.u.S.E., Debian GNU, Caldera OpenLinux and others)

Installation of LINUX

Examining the installation process
Understanding basic configurations
Exploring maintenance issues
Troubleshooting
Hardware supported
Upgrading from the Internet

Configuration of LINUX

Setting the clock
Setting the modem
Setting the mouse
Configuring X
Upgrading issues

Administration and Security

/etc/skel/… and home directories
Deamons
Cron
Superuser
Syslogd and logging
Establishing Security
Backing Up
Restoring backups
Control of network services and daemons
System crontab
Using and managing the system log files
Keeping Files from being Corrupted and accessed
Sytem administration Tools
Managing User Accounts

Standard networking services

Understanding networking
TCP/IP networking
Mail services: SMTP, POP, IMAP
Naming service: DNS
File Transfer: FTP
File Sharing: NFS
Host IP configuration: BOOTP, DHCP

Upgrading Linux

Applying kernel patches
The Red Hat Package Manager
Rebuilding the kernel

X-window system

X Server
X Clients
Remote display of X Applications

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