Linux Workstation Management (Red Hat 7.2)
Course Type:
Self-paced Courses
Estimated Time of Completion:
17 hours 34 minutes
CEU Credits:
Language:
English
Description:
In this course, you'll examine the uses, benefits, and drawbacks of Linux. You will also examine how to install Red Hat Linux 7.2, and work with Linux commands, email clients, X Windows, window managers, groups, the Linux file system, file and directory permissions, shells, variables, functions, and RPM packages.
Objectives:
- After completing this course, you'll be able to define and identify the uses, advantages and disadvantages of Linux, create disks, install Red Hat Linux 7.2, use the Linux email clients, customize and configure the X Windows environment, create and configure users and group, work with the Linux file system, search and sort files, manage the permissions and privileges associated with files and directories. You will also be able to start and shut down a Linux system, configure and use printer, work with shells, functions, environmental and local variables, work with the Jobs and Process table, manage multiple jobs, archive files, work with installed packages, and RPM.
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Content Outline:
History and Development of Linux
A Brief History of Linux
Benefits of Linux
Acquiring and Using Linux
Installing Red Hat Linux 7.2
Gathering Installation Information
Creating Installation Disks
Partitioning the Disk
The Installation Process
System Access
Logging In and Using the Linux System
Entering Commands
Getting Help
Obtaining Information About Your System
Implementing Mail Services
Discussing Email Services
Using Email Clients
The X Windows System Environment
Introduction to X Windows and GNOME
Customizing X Windows
Discussing X and the XFree86 4 X Server
Configuring X Windows
Choosing and Changing Window Managers and Desktops
Users and Groups
Creating Additional User Accounts
Comparing Root and Regular Users
Getting User Information
Managing the /etc/skel Files
Converting and Checking the Password File
Creating and Configuring Groups
The Red Hat 7.2 Linux File System
The Linux File System
Managing the File System
Searching and Sorting Files and File Contents
The Nautilus File Manager
File System Maintenance
Printing Files
Configuring a Local Printer
Printing
Printing to a Remote Printer
Linux Permissions
Understanding Permissions
File and Directory Permissions
Changing Default Permissions with umask
Using the emacs Editor
Using the vi Editor
Redirection
Starting and Stopping Linux
Shutting Down a Linux System
The Dual Boot Linux/Windows System
Configuring and Enhancing the Linux Environment
Understanding Shells
Using Variables
Examining Linux Configuration Script Files
Working with the PATH and CDPATH Variables
Creating a Shell Script
Using Aliases
Using Functions
Multitasking
Managing Jobs and Background Processes
Using the Process Table to Manage Processes
Introducing Delayed and Detached Jobs
Simple Shell Programming
Using awk
Using tr
Using sed
Scripting Database Processing
Archiving Files
Archiving Files with tar
Archiving Files with cpio
Archiving Files with Other Utilities
Zipping Files
Adding, Removing, and Updating Packages
Examining RPM Options
Querying Installed Packages
Installing and Verifying Packages
Upgrading and Freshening Packages
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