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| Installation and Basic Configuration |
| Course Status: | Released | Courseware Features |
| Course Language: | English | |
| Course Duration: | 7.5 Hours | |
| Deployment Options: | Online, Interactive CDs, Network, Downloads, Intranet |
Audience |
| People wishing to learn about the Linux operating system |
Prerequisites |
| Some knowledge of computer operating systems; experience of using a command-line interface would be useful though not essential |
Course Aim |
| This learning path introduces the key aspects of the Linux operating system and equips the student to install and configure Linux on suitable hardware. It describes how to set up and configure essential networking services over TCP/IP networks, including the Network File System (NFS), DNS, network printing, e-mail, and configuring a web server. The learning path explains how to maintain a secure Linux system. This involves: managing users, software, and processes; working with the Linux filesystem, and using text editors and the Bash shell. It also incorporates troubleshooting techniques and principles for Linux systems. This learning path prepares students for the CompTIA Linux+ examination. |
Learning Objectives |
| To provide the information necessary to install and configure Linux |
Topics Covered |
| Installing Linux Designing a partitioning scheme in Linux Installing new software from source in Linux Preparing to install Linux Installing a Linux system Configuring local services The Linux Loader (LILO) Installing a boot manager in Linux Linux configuration files Configuring print services Submitting a print job in Linux Querying and canceling print jobs in Linux Basic printer administration in Linux Administering printers in Linux Installing printers in Linux Configuring XFree86 Configuring XFree86 in Linux The XF86Config file and X configuration tools in Linux Introducing XFree86 Introducing the X Window System in Linux Installing and configuring X in Linux |