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This course introduces Linux command line system administration to users who have completed a basic Linux, UNIX, or IRIX class. Topics include installation, RPM, user account management, partitioning disks, filesystem management, run levels, system and user processes, syslog-ng, basic system accounting, and cron and at. Lab exercises are included to prepare students for the actual work environment.
Topics Covered
- Installation
- RPM
- User account management
- Pluggable authentication modules (PAM)
- Partitioning disks
- Filesystem management (Reiser and ext3)
- User quotas (ext3)
- LVM
- Run levels and initialization scripts
- System and user processes
- Virtual memory
- System logging and accounting
- cron and at
Skills Addressed
- Plan and install a Linux distribution
- Install RPM software packages from a CD
- Create, delete, modify, manage, and maintain user accounts and group accounts
- Use and maintain the root account
- Configure Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAMs)
- Create Linux native (ext3) and Reiser filesystems
- Create logical volumes
- Customize a system software initialization script
- Gather information on system resource usage
- Add swap resources
- Understand Linux directory layout and file positioning
- Boot your system into single-user mode for maintenance
- Configure and manage syslog-ng and basic system accounting
- Monitor and manage log files with logrotate
- Use cron and at
- Use man, xman, apropos file viewers
Target Audience
Experienced Linux users who wish to administer systems
Prerequisites
Introduction to Linux course to obtain Linux user-level training, or equivalent experience
Delivery Methods
| Classroom |
The standard classroom course provides an instructor-led classroom environment and direct access to lab equipment. |
| Computer-based Training (CBT) |
The CBT course includes DVDs with Flash-based lessons and a virtual machine that you can use to perform lab exercises. |
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