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Linux System Administration I: Implementation
 
 
 
 
ibm certified training   this course works with savings passes
 
code. LX030   length. 5 days
type. Instructor-Led   partner. IBM
price.
$2,675  
 
 
If you are an experienced Red Hat, Fedora, or SUSE Linux user, learn the techniques, methods and policies in both Red Hat and SUSE Linux system administration.

This course has been approved by the Linux Professional Institute (LPI) as LPI-approved training materials.

An on-line, self-paced version of this course, complete with remote access to hands-on labs, is offered as Linux System Administration self-paced virtual class (QLXA3).

An on-line, self-paced version of this course that does not include remote access to hands-on labs, is offered as Linux System Administration - Lite (Self-paced Virtual Class) (QLXL3).
 
course schedule  
 
Tucson, AZ mar.9.2009 - mar.13.2009 register register
Washington, DC jun.1.2009 - jun.5.2009 register register
Durham/Raleigh, NC mar.23.2009 - mar.27.2009 register register
New York/Downtown, NY may.11.2009 - may.15.2009 register register
Irving/Dallas, TX jan.26.2009 - jan.30.2009 register register
     
   
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who can benefit
  
 
Experienced Red Hat or SUSE Linux users who want to set up and maintain a Red Hat or SUSE Linux server.
 
prerequisites
  
 
You should complete:

Linux Basics and Installation (LX020) or (QLX02) or
Linux Basics and Installation (self-paced virtual class) (QLXA2)
or have equivalent knowledge


 
skills gained
  
 

Physically plan and manage the system and its environment
Install and maintain a Red Hat, Fedora, or SUSE 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 deinstall packages
Configure and manage the X Window System
Manage character devices, Peripheral Component Microchannel Interconnect Architecture (PCMCIA), and Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Manage hard disks, partitions, Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID), and Logical Volume Manager (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
Discuss policies and procedures


 
ibm education advantage program eligibility:
  
 

Yes - IBM Education Pack - online account
 
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course content details  
 


  Physical planning and maintenance

discuss issues to be considered when planning the physical installation of the system
list best practices for physical maintenance




  Advanced Linux installation

perform a network installation
discuss network install servers
discuss Fedora/Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) kickstart installations
discuss SUSE AutoYet Another setup Tool (YaST) installations




  Startup and shutdown

describe the Linux startup flow
configure autostarting services
boot Linux in single-user mode
perform a proper shutdown of a Linux system




  System administration tools

discuss the main characteristics of system administration tools
list some distribution-specific administration tools
list some general-purpose administration tools




  Packaging tools

describe the basic principles of Red Hat Package manager (RPM)
install RPM packages
describe the RPM build process
create simple SPEC files
keep your system up to date


  X Window System

describe the basic architecture of the X Window System
configure XFree86 or Xorg
start and stop X
describe the function of the window manager
use X over a network




  Kernel compilation and configuration

describe why kernel compilation is sometimes desirable
install kernel sources from distribution CD-ROM
install kernel sources from Internet
patch the kernel
compile the kernel
install the kernel
configure the kernel and the kernel modules




  Character devices, PCMCIA, and USB

describe the main characteristic of a character device
configure serial, parallel, and PS/2 ports
configure a sound card
describe the PCMCIA subsystem
describe the USB subsystem




  Block Devices, RAID, and LVM

name the most important characteristic of a block device
list various block devices
list the device naming scheme for Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) hard disks
partition a hard disk and list the device naming for partitions
use Random Access Memory (RAM) disks
configure and use LVM
configure and use RAID




  Filesystems

describe what a file is
describe what a filesystem is
list the possible filesystems
describe the function of inodes
create/mount/unmount filesystems
create predefined mounts
set up user and group quota




  Memory management

describe the principles of memory management in Linux
create paging space partitions
create paging space files




  Linux on IBM eServer

describe how businesses are using Linux
list the main features of the IBM eServer brands
list the considerations involved in selecting an IBM eServer for your workload




  Scheduling

use crontab files to schedule jobs on a periodic basis
use anacron to schedule jobs on a workstation
use the at command to schedule jobs or series of jobs at some time in the future
use the batch command to schedule jobs in a queue, to alleviate immediate system demand




  Backup and restore

discuss backup schemes
discuss backup media
list the different backup tools supported in Linux




  User administration

add, change, and delete user accounts
add, change, and delete groups
manage user passwords
communicate with the user community




  User-level security

define ways of controlling root access on the system
define the use of SUID, SGID, and Sticky Bit permission bits
identify the data files associated with users
describe the concepts of Pluggable Authentication Module (PAM)




  Logging

describe logging concepts
configure the syslog daemon
use the logger program
use the logrotate program




  Printers

describe the purpose and benefits of a queuing system
identify the major components that are responsible for processing a print request
add a print queue
submit jobs for printing
view the status of the printer queues
manage printer queues




  Troubleshooting

perform basic problem determination
use the rescue mode




  Policies and procedures

discuss the need for policies and procedures
discuss user and administrator policies
discuss system management procedures





 
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