Overview
| Course code | QLXL3 | Skill level | Basic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 20.0 hours | Delivery type | Self-paced Virtual Class |
| Course type | Public only | ||
| Public price | USD $925.00 plus tax |
Once the id and password are provided, the course must be completed in 30 days.
Experienced Red Hat or SUSE Linux users will learn the techniques, methods and policies used Linux System Administration.
Learn Linux administration skills through reading assignments, multimedia presentations, interactive real-time chats with an instructor, and quizzes with instructor feedback.
Learn to install and configure a Red Hat or SUSE Linux-based server and administer that server in your day-to-day business. Learn how to recompile kernels, configure Linux Loader (LILO), manage devices and back up your system.
This course does not offer remote lab access. If you need remote hands-on labs, see the course description for:
- Linux System Administration (self-paced virtual class) (QLXA3).
The course is available 24 hours a day. Online instructor help is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.
The self-paced format gives you the opportunity to complete the course at your convenience, at any location, and at your own pace.
Note: If you are also planning to order Linux TCP/IP Administration self-paced virtual class (QLXL7), you can save 10% by ordering Linux Administration Package (two self-paced virtual classes) (QLPL2)
Online Enrollment:
Before enrolling, review the Machine Requirements to be sure your system meets the minimum hardware requirements for this course.
Within 48 hours after you enroll, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing: your online link, your ID and password, and additional instructions for starting the course.
Start the course at any time. Once you start the course, you have 30 days to complete the program. You are billed for the course when you submit your enrollment form.
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Audience
This is a basic course for experienced Linux users who want to administrator one or more Linux servers.
Prerequisites
Skills taught
- Install Linux from a network install server
- Manage system startup and shutdown
- Select and use system administration tools when appropriate
- Use packaging tools to create, install, and de-install packages
- Configure and manage the X Window System
- Manage character devices, PCMCIA, and USB
- Manage hard disks, partitions, RAID, and LVM
- Create and manage filesystems
- Recompile the Linux kernel
- Perform memory management
- Use scheduling tools
- Create and restore backups
- Perform user administration
- Apply user-level security
- Manage logging
- Configure and manage printers
- Troubleshoot Linux problems
Course outline
- Advanced Linux Installation
- Startup and Shutdown
- Packaging Tools
- X Window System
- Kernel Compilation and Configuration
- Character Devices, PCMCIA and USB
- Block Devices, RAID and LVM
- Filesystems
- Memory Management
- Scheduling
- Backup and Restore
- User Administration
- User-Level Security
- Logging
- Printers
- Troubleshooting
Certification
These self-paced virtual classes are one of the resources that can help you review and prepare for the Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Certifications. These classes are helpful for understanding the concepts in LPI 101 and 102 exams.
Machine requirements
To access the course, your workstation must meet the following requirements:
- Processor: Pentium 133 MHz or better
- Operating System: Windows 9X or better
- RAM: 64 Mb or better
- Video resolution: 800 x 600 minimum, 256 colors
- Sound Card
- Speakers
- Mouse or other pointing device
- Internet connection (56 kbps or better)
- Browser: Internet Explorer 5, Mozilla Firefox 2 or better
- Plug-ins: TechSmith Video CODEC (available upon first site access)
To view the multimedia presentations, your system must be configured with an AVI video player (Real Player or Windows Media Player)
To print the course documentation for the course, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader and access to a printer.
e-Labs:
To attend remote e-Labs, the following ports must be opened:
- 443
- 80
- 5800
- 5900
Chats:
eTutor support is available daily from 08:00 to 17:00 EST daily Monday to Friday. To allow access to the chat server the following ports must be open:
- 8080
- 8082
Options:
- For Flash multimedia presentations, the Flash plug-in is required. Typically, you are prompted to download upon encountering the presentation. If you are not, you may download the player from http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash
- Access to simulations requires that the library files for the simulation be downloaded to your machine. Typically this will take only a few seconds.
Java Runtime Environments:
It is recommended that the 1.4.2_x Runtime supplied by Sun Microsystems be used. This runtime can be downloaded at http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.2/download.html for the particular operating system that is needed. Once the Runtime Environment is downloaded it is recommended that the currently installed Runtime Environment be uninstalled before the new Runtime Environment is installed.