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Course description: Linux Basics and Installation

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Course code LX021 Skill level Basic
Duration 4.0 days Delivery type Classroom
(Hands-on labs)
Course type Public or Private on-site    
Public price USD $3,550.00 plus tax    

The objective of the course is to teach students enough about Linux to successfully install, configure, and run Linux on the student’s personal workstation and be productive with it.

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Training Paths that reference this course are:

  • Linux on System p
  • Linux Users
  • Preparation for Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Certification

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IBM Education Advantage Program eligibility:

  • Yes - IBM Education Pack - online account

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Audience

This course is designed for students with little or no Linux knowledge or experience who want to make a start with Linux.

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Prerequisites

Students should be able to use a Microsoft Windows-based workstation.

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Skills taught

  • Install and configure Linux on a workstation
  • Use Linux for daily work

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Course outline

  • Introduction to Linux
  • Installing Linux
  • Using the system
  • Working with files and directories
  • Linux documentation
  • Editing files
  • Working with processes
  • Shell basics
  • Linux utilities
  • Shell scripting
  • The Linux GUI
  • Customizing the user environment
  • Basic system configuration
  • Integrating Linux in a Windows environment

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