A practical and hands-on introduction to the Linux operating system, this workshop is perfectly suited for administrators, developers or power-users planning to use Linux in their environment. The workshop will also be very handy for decision-makers evaluating Linux for their IT infrastructure.
The labs and concepts are independent of a particular distribution of Linux, and apply to other flavors of UNIX as well. We use a recent Linux distribution for all labs.
The following is a high level plan for your two days:
| Linux Overview | Linux and Open-Source Software Top issues to consider when migrating to Linux System Orientation |
| Linux Desktop Environment | Getting around a Linux system Introduction to the X graphical system Linux Applications overview |
| Linux command line and editing | Linux commands UNIX Command Line Fundamental concepts and most important commands Text editing - UNIX style (vi editor) Text processing |
| Effective use of the Linux Shell | Using the shell Basics of putting commands together Power shell use |
| Shell Scripting | Writing Shell Scripts Overview of bash scripting language Making useful scripts for power Linux use |
| Linux File Management | Basics of managing files and directories Symbolic Links File attributes - ownership, permissions umask chattr Disk quotas |
| Networking | Fundamentals of Linux networking Concepts of an IP based network Connecting the laptops to the local area network |
| Closing | Questions, Reading topics |
Prerequisites:
This two-day long hands-on
course for busy professionals assumes little to no understanding
of UNIX. Having working knowledge of any computer system,
e.g. a Windows based PC, would suffice. Most of all you will
need a motivation to aggressively learn, while having fun,
during the class. If you have any questions about the difficulty
level of the class, please contact us at: classes (at) linuxcertified.com
Enroll for Linux Fundamentals and System and Networking class
and get a Linux Laptop, an excellent tool for post-class learning!
Students will receive a Linux study guide carefully developed
by LinuxCertified instructors.
To enroll in Linux Fundamentals class, please print, fill and send in
your enrollment form
FEE : $1399
Take Linux Fundamentals and Linux System Administration classes together and take home Linux Laptop! Laptop (see specs) system provides a risk-free mechanism to experimenting with various aspects of Linux, enhancing your experience & confidence with Linux!!
